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Virginia Langum is a Professor at Umeå University, specializing in English literature. She holds degrees from notable institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Columbia. Her academic career has included being a Pro Futura Fellow at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study and a research fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities at Edinburgh University. Langum's work engages with themes connecting medicine, literature, and culture, particularly exploring the intersections of the body and religious experiences with medical ethics through various historical contexts. She welcomes PhD proposals in areas such as medieval and early modern literature, medical humanities, and historical fiction, reflecting her research interests in migration, mental illness, and the ethics of literature during the late medieval period. Additionally, Langum is active in teaching academic writing, literary theory, and various topics related to literature and medicine. She has contributed to several significant research projects and serves on the board for the Swedish Society for the Study of English, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field of English studies.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.