Professor Dr. Torsten Thomsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Torsten Bøgh Thomsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in literary studies with a focus on ecocriticism, Romanticism, gender theory, and world literature. His research primarily examines the literary reception of fairy tales, particularly the works of Hans Christian Andersen, through sociological and formalist perspectives. He has contributed to revitalizing Andersen scholarship within an international academic framework and has been instrumental in introducing ecocriticism to Denmark, influencing the development of Nordic environmental humanities since the 2010s. Currently, he is engaged in a project titled 'Hans Christian Andersen World Literature,' exploring Andersen's global significance and positioning Danish literature within the world literary context. With extensive experience in cultural studies, postcolonial studies, and queer theory, Thomsen actively collaborates with both national and international networks.

Research Interests

Literary Studies Cultural Studies Romanticism Studies Hans Christian Andersen Studies Fairy Tale Studies Contemporary Literature World Literature Translation Studies Adaptation Theory Deconstruction Classical Hermeneutics Ecocriticism Queer Gender Studies

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense

Teaching and research in literary studies, focusing on ecocriticism and Romanticism.

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

2024-08-01 — 2031-07-31

University College London •

Member

2023-08-01 — 2028-08-01

The Young Academy of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters •

Board Member

2021-01-01 — Present

Danish Literary Society Bakkehuset •

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.