Dr. Mons Bissenbakker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mons Bissenbakker is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Gender Studies in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. He holds a PhD from the Faculty of Humanities at the same university. His research interests include gender, sexuality, and affect, focusing primarily on topics related to Danish trans literature and AIDS literature from 1982-2000. Bissenbakker investigates how these themes have historically been reflected through literary texts and popular culture, emphasizing the treatment of trans identities in contemporary literature. Bissenbakker has led significant research projects, such as Loving Attachment: Regulating Danish Love Migration, exploring the affective dimensions of migration. His teaching covers various aspects of gender studies, queer theory, and discourse analysis. He has contributed to the academic community through organizing seminars and collaborative research efforts, and his work has gained recognition both nationally and internationally. His publications include evaluations of cultural products across different contexts, aiming to capture the intersections of gender, sexuality, and identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Centre for Gender Studies • Copenhagen

Teaching and researching in gender and sexuality.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Centre for Gender Studies • Copenhagen

Contributed to developing the gender studies curriculum.

Part-time Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Centre for Gender Studies • Copenhagen

Engaged in teaching activities for gender studies courses.

PhD Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics • Copenhagen

Conducted research for doctoral studies in Nordic literature.

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.