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Professor Dr. Malin Carlström

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Biography

Malin Carlström is an Associate Senior Lecturer in the Russian Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Gothenburg, where she has been employed since her graduation with a PhD in Slavic Languages in 2020. She specializes in intertextuality, paratexts, and the translation reception of contemporary Russian literature. Carlström's doctoral thesis focused on Tatyana Tolstaya's novel Kys' and its translations, examining both translation strategies and the reception of the work in different cultures. Her postdoctoral work at the University of Turku involved a VR-funded project analyzing the translation and marketing of Swedish literature in Russia. Carlström is a board member of the Swedish Network for Translation Studies (SNÖ), promoting interaction among early career researchers in the field. She teaches online courses in Russian and interdisciplinary courses related to literature translation, drawing on her extensive background in both translation studies and Russian literature, enriching the academic discourse through her research and teaching.

Research Interests

Intertextuality Paratexts Contemporary Russian Literature Translation Reception

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching online campus courses in Russian and interdisciplinary courses in literature translation. Research focuses on intertextuality and translation reception.

Visiting Postdoc Fellow

2021-07-01 — 2023-06-30

University of Turku • Turku, Finland

Conducted research on the translation and reception of Swedish literature in Russia.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program

Requirements

IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)

Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).