Professor Dr. Peter Simonsen

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Biography

Peter Simonsen is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, focusing on European literature and its intersections with culture, particularly relating to older adults and literary gerontology. His research emphasizes the role of literature in the lives of older individuals and the narratives surrounding aging, including themes such as retirement and menopause. He employs an interdisciplinary methodology that integrates empirical methods to explore how literature shapes and reflects the experiences of ordinary readers, particularly those in the 'precariat' and those facing health issues such as dementia. With a strong background in British Romanticism, especially the works of Wordsworth, he engages in narrative medicine, studying the effects of shared reading on well-being in various contexts. His efforts have led to numerous publications and significant participation in academic and public discourse on these critical issues within literature and aging studies.

Research Interests

Literary Gerontology Aging Studies Narrative Medicine British Literature Romanticism Literature and Health

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in European Literature with a focus on culture and aging.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Involved in teaching English language and literature.

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Supported teaching and research in literature.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Carlsberg Research • Odense, Denmark

Researched Third Generation Romantic Poetry.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58

Prerequisites

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field

Application Checklist

  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.