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Jon Viklund is a Senior Lecturer in Rhetoric and an Associate Professor in Literary Studies at Uppsala University's Department of Literary Studies and Rhetoric. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Literary Studies, overseeing academic operations while maintaining an active research profile. His work bridges literary studies and rhetoric with a focus on Swedish and Nordic contexts.
Dr. Viklund's research interests encompass political rhetoric, history of rhetoric, romantic literature, edition philology, genetic criticism, and studies of major Swedish literary figures including Gunnar Ekelöf, August Strindberg, and CJL Almqvist. His scholarly approach often connects literary creation processes with rhetorical structures, demonstrating an interdisciplinary methodology that spans traditional humanities fields.
His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on contemporary political rhetoric in Sweden, with particular attention to populist styles, ritualization in politics, and historical development of rhetorical concepts. The 2023-2024 articles show his engagement with current political discourse while maintaining his foundational work in literary studies. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from traditional literary scholarship toward contemporary political applications.
As Head of Department, Viklund has been instrumental in developing rhetoric education through the "Norden og verden" project, which aims to strengthen rhetoric skills in upper secondary schools across Sweden and the Nordic countries, organize speech festivals, and build a comprehensive Swedish speech database. His work with digital methods for literary research shows his commitment to advancing methodological approaches in the humanities.
