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Stefan Kjerkegaard is an Associate Professor in Scandinavian Studies at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark. His academic work centers on poetry, narratology, autobiography, and the interplay between literature and media. He directs the Literary Cultures program and chairs the Nordic Council Literature Prize Adjudication Committee, reflecting his leadership in Scandinavian literary scholarship.
His research interests include:
- Poetics and lyric poetry
- Autofiction and self-fashioning
- Mediatization of literature
- Humour and wordplay
- Contemporary Scandinavian literature
- Narrative theory and literary criticism
His recent publications and projects, such as the YoungLit initiative (2023–2027), explore transformations in the literary system, particularly how new media and cultural shifts affect authorship and reading practices. His work often bridges literary theory with cultural sociology and cognitive perspectives.
The trends in his recent articles reflect a sustained engagement with autofiction, narrative ethics, and the materiality of literary expression. He frequently analyzes contemporary authors like Karl Ove Knausgaard and explores how personal narrative functions across genres and media. His scholarship spans journals such as Narrative and Journal of Narrative Theory, as well as public-facing contributions in newspapers and media.
His scientific awards include:
- 2016 Hogan Prize for the essay 'Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle: A Real Life in a Novel' in a/b: Auto/Biography Studies
Kjerkegaard has supervised various research projects and mentored emerging scholars, though specific student names are not listed. He has received competitive funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for his YoungLit project. His academic service includes peer reviewing, organizing conferences, and participating in national and international research networks.
He is involved in key research groups and projects, including:
- Young Literary Practices (2023–2027): Investigating current shifts in the literary system
- Litteratur mellem medier (2014–2019): Exploring literature across media platforms
- Afmagt i Danmark (2024–2029): A humanities project on powerlessness in 21st-century Denmark (participant)
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