Dr. Martin Therkildsen

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Biography

Martin Fehr Therkildsen is an external lecturer at the University of Copenhagen specializing in rhetoric. He teaches courses focused on speech writing and rhetorical didactics, emphasizing the practical and oral aspects of rhetoric. His primary interest lies in classical public speaking and the traditions of rhetoric education. Therkildsen has authored a chapter on confirmation speeches for an upcoming book, following his research including interviews with newly confirmed students. He has also been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the speech capabilities of young students, notably through his work with Ungdomsbureauet, where he has contributed to events such as Ungdommens Folkemøde. His past experiences include a six-month internship at the Danish Parliament’s leadership secretariat, focusing on speech writing, and teaching journalistic principles to high school students at Jylland-Posten. Therkildsen's academic output includes contributions to discussions on ceremonial rhetoric and public speaking within the humanities.

Research Interests

Experience

External Lecturer

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaches rhetoric and speech-writing courses, focusing on practical application and student engagement.

Project Employee

2014-04-01 — Present

Ungdomsbureauet • Copenhagen, Denmark

Working on projects to enhance young people's public speaking skills.

Intern

— Present

Danish Parliament • Copenhagen, Denmark

Worked with the leadership secretariat on speech writing.

Instructor

— Present

Jylland-Posten • Copenhagen, Denmark

Taught journalistic methods to high school students.

Courses

Speech Workshop and Counseling Rhetorical Didactics

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.