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Maria Karlsson, Ph.D. in Literary Studies, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Literature and Rhetoric at Uppsala University. Her dissertation analyzed the works of Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) with a focus on gender-oriented uses of melodrama in various disciplines, including literature and cultural studies. Karlsson has contributed significantly to research on melodrama, reception studies, and popular culture, often exploring the emotional impact of literature and media. Her work includes a prominent project funded by the Swedish Research Council that examined the fan mail and public discourse surrounding Lagerlöf. Over her five years at the Center for Gender Research, she has engaged in interdisciplinary projects addressing gender intersectionality and vulnerability in narratives. Her recent initiatives include projects on digitizing public letters addressed to Lagerlöf and analyzing the narratives linked to one of Sweden's largest housing projects, 'The Million Program.'
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Lecturer in literature and rhetoric, engaged in research and teaching at the university level.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.