Dr. Louise Jacobsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Louise Brix Jacobsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University specializing in Literature, Media, and Society. Her current research focuses on fictionality, communicative strategies, media genres, and non-fictional discourse. Jacobsen is particularly interested in satirical fake news and the impact of media on public perception, exploring how institutions wield power and how celebrity culture influences self-perception through fictionalized persona, a concept she terms 'vitafiction.' This term addresses how celebrities use fictionality for identity negotiation and reality intervention. She is involved in the EU research project GEMINI, which investigates the use of series to educate young people on gender equality. Jacobsen's expertise aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the intersection of media and social issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in literature, media, and society.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.