Joseph Goddard

Joseph Goddard is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in American politics, society, and contemporary history. His research explores intersections of urban development and environmental history, with additional interests in race, gender, children's literature, and immigration. He coordinates the Contemporary America project and network with Professor Russell Duncan.

Education:

• PhD, University of Copenhagen (2005)
• MA in Contemporary History, University of Bristol
• BA in History and Danish, University of East Anglia, UK

Research focuses on 20th-century urban-environmental dynamics, including penurbia (a term he coined), environmental representations in Disney cartoons, and political discourse post-2016 elections. His publications span books, journal articles, and conference papers, emphasizing visual culture, historical analysis, and social theory. He organizes academic excursions to the U.S., engaging political institutions and cultural experts.

Scientific Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in the text. Teaching: Has taught at University of Copenhagen since 1997, Aalborg University (2011-2012), and Copenhagen Business School (1996-2002). Advised ~80 MA theses and ~30 BA projects. Supervised doctoral committees and conference panels internationally.