Anders Eriksson

Anders Eriksson serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at Lund University's Faculty of Humanities. His academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to rhetorical studies with particular expertise in classical frameworks and their contemporary applications.

His research focuses on:

• Progymnasmata (ancient rhetorical exercises)
• Classical rhetoric and its modern relevance
• Discourse analysis and argumentation theory
• Higher education pedagogy

Eriksson's scholarly work reveals a consistent thread connecting historical rhetorical traditions with current communication challenges. His publications span from translating classical texts to analyzing contemporary political discourse, demonstrating how ancient rhetorical frameworks remain relevant for understanding modern communication phenomena. His research particularly emphasizes apocalyptic argumentation and the application of progymnasmata in educational settings.

Among his notable projects are:

• 'Progymnasmata för muntlig och skriftlig framställning: Retorikens lustfyllda övningar' (ongoing research)
• 'Apokalyps' (2022-2024) examining apocalyptic discourse in political communication
• 'Retorikens resursportal' (2020-2021) as a Co-Investigator, collaborating with researchers including Anders Sigrell

Eriksson teaches courses including RETA30 (Rhetoric: Level 1) and SASH82 (Intercultural Communication), reflecting his dual expertise in theoretical rhetoric and practical communication skills. His pedagogical approach integrates research with teaching, as evidenced by publications on question-driven seminars and research-based learning in rhetoric history courses.