Atle Krogstad

Atle Krogstad is Professor of Nordic Literature at the Queen Maud Memorial College for Early Childhood Education (DMMH). His expertise spans interdisciplinary research between literature, architecture, and pedagogy, with focus on children's spatial experiences, ecocritical literary didactics, and kindergarten physical environments.

• PhD in Nordic Literature (2002, NTNU, Trondheim)
• Teaches children's literature, language development, and architectural pedagogy in kindergarten education
• Led major projects: Places for Learning (2009-2011), Barn og rom (2004-2006)
• Active in international networks: Nordic Society for Interart Studies (NorSIS), Nordic Society for Metrical Studies (Nord Metric)

Research trends reveal 15-year focus on:

• 2002-2021: Chronotopic analysis of children's literature
• 2012-2013: Multidisciplinary kindergarten space studies
• 2009-2017: Rhythm and spatial cognition in literary reception

Key methodologies combine:

• Phenomenological spatial analysis
• Ecocritical perspectives
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with architects
• Dialogic teaching approaches