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Bent Sørensen is a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Culture and Learning at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark. His work bridges literature, media, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities, with a strong focus on adaptation, identity, and psychoanalytic themes.
His research interests include:
- Culture and Literature
- Media Research and Film Adaptation
- Imagology and Cultural Representation
- Postmodern Jewish Novels (e.g., Michael Chabon, E. L. Doctorow)
- Identity, Tragedy, and Normativity
- Psychoanalysis, Divination, and the Occult
- Poetry and Performative Gestures (e.g., Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan)
His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with cultural texts, interdisciplinary theory, and critical analysis. Themes across his articles include the intersection of personal and artistic politics, the role of memory and identity in literature, and the symbolic dimensions of poetry and divination. He explores both canonical and esoteric subjects, from Bob Dylan’s music to Tarot symbolism, often through a psychoanalytic or cultural studies lens.
Scientific contributions and editorial roles include:
- Editor, Body & Society (2009)
- Editor, Orbis Litterarum (2009)
- Editor, Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature... (2009)
- Co-editor, Akademisk Kvarter (2017–2018)
- Co-editor, Life after lines: Tim Ingold across the humanities (2020)
Sørensen has been actively involved in research projects such as Fantasy, Transatlantic - A Cultural Text Studies Approach, and Open Windows: Remediation Strategies in Global Media Adaptations. He has also participated in conferences, public talks, and peer review activities. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and interdisciplinary reach underscore his academic impact. He has supervised PhD students and contributed to editorial and review committees, demonstrating mentorship and academic service.
He is associated with the research network around Tim Ingold and has contributed to anthologies exploring lines, embodiment, and interdisciplinary humanities. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-3555-3022) and institutional page confirm his ongoing academic activity.
