Dr. Anna Winlund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Winlund is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Swedish Language and Subject Didactics. Her work focuses on language development and teaching Swedish to newly arrived students, exploring teaching methodologies and practices in various educational contexts. She has taught in adult education, upper secondary schools, and higher education settings. Her research includes a doctoral project that investigated the literacy practices of newly arrived youth with limited formal schooling, assessing their engagement in school literacy through language introduction programs. Winlund has participated in various educational projects and conferences, contributing to discussions on multilingual reading and writing development, and the conditions for students in language introduction programs. She continues to explore vocationally oriented courses in Swedish for Immigrants and has published several studies on emergent literacy among migrant students. Her academic interests encompass the intersection of language education, social justice, and the critical engagement of diverse student populations in the Swedish education system.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching Swedish Language and Didactics, supervising student theses.

Visiting Lecturer

— Present

Charles University • Prague

Delivered lectures on language education and practices.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).