Dr. Malin Isaksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Malin Isaksson is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in French literature, teaching, and learning. Her research interests encompass fan fiction, reception studies, and speculative fiction, particularly focusing on the reworking of myths and legends from the North in contemporary literature. She is involved in studies analyzing literary texts and their readers and has been recognized as a university teacher. Isaksson's work often addresses the teaching of literature within the context of French as a foreign language, exploring literary reception through various forms. Additionally, she is affiliated with several research groups and networks, including the Swedish speculative fiction research network and ERLIS (Research Team on Literature, Imaginaries, and Societies). Isaksson actively participates in research projects from diverse perspectives, examining Indigenous literature and issues of diversity and equality. Her contributions to academic discourse are reflected in her involvement in symposiums and other collaborative research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

French Literature Literature Teaching in French as a Foreign Language

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.