Dr. Mikkel Jensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mikkel Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University, where he lectures and writes on American history, media, and didactics. His research explores American media texts and engages with contemporary historical tendencies such as deindustrialization, urban crisis, and populism. Notably, in 2024, he published his first monograph that analyzes the work of showrunner David Simon and his television series, examining how these narratives reflect the historical realities of American cities. In recognition of his contributions to education, Mikkel was named Teacher of the Year for the Humanities at Aalborg University in 2022. His teaching and research interests include media research, American film and television, and contemporary American history.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Lectures on American history, media, and didactics.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

2022-12-09
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Teacher of the Year

2022-04-08

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.