Dr. Maja Damkjær

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maja Sonne Damkjær is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University, working within the Department of Media and Journalism Studies in the School of Communication and Culture. Her research delves into the intersections of digital media, family life, and parenting, with a particular focus on the phenomenon of 'sharenting.' This research investigates the cultural implications of parents sharing content about their children and the broader societal impacts on relationships and identity formation across generations. In exploring new media phenomena, Maja examines the changing dynamics of media usage and communicative practices in the digital age, incorporating aspects of audience research and media text analysis. Her work contributes to understanding the complexities of mediatization, especially concerning major life transitions, and she emphasizes integrating audience perspectives within this research framework. Maja's academic contributions include exploring the roles of interpersonal communication, digital culture, and everyday life in mediated experiences.

Research Interests

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.