Background
Larsen, Svend Erik was born on September 1, 1946 in Kolding, Denmark. Son of Otto and Ulla (Gustafsson) Larsen.
comparative literature educator
Larsen, Svend Erik was born on September 1, 1946 in Kolding, Denmark. Son of Otto and Ulla (Gustafsson) Larsen.
Master of Arts, Aarhus (Denmark) University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Aarhus (Denmark) University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Odense (Denmark) University, 1987.
Assistant professor department literature Odense University, 1974-1976, vice dean, member faculty board, 1975-1979, associate professor department literature, 1976-1989, docent department literature, 1989-1997, director humanities research center, 1992-1997, professor department literature and cultural studies, 1997-1998. Professor department comparative literature Aarhus (Denmark) University, since 1998. Deputy Dansk Magisterforening, 1975-1979.
Member International Association Semiotic Studies (member executive committee 1987-1997), Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Semiotik, International Association Comparative Literature (board directors since 1991).
Married Gunna Jensen, April 12, 1973. Children: Anne, Peter.