Dr. Annika Lilja

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Annika Lilja is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in pedagogical and curricular professional studies. Her research focuses on subject matter teaching and learning, with an emphasis on the complexities of teaching ethics through fiction and the socio-educational contexts of controversial issues in education. She has contributed to various symposiums and conferences, discussing the intersection of educational ethics and subject-specific didactics. Lilja explores children's existential questions, the role of religious education in addressing these queries, and the development of ethical competences among students. Her publications demonstrate a commitment to understanding the dynamics of situational teaching and the integration of literary narratives in moral education. Additionally, she is actively involved in research collaborations that aim to enhance teacher professional development and educational practices in religious studies. Annika’s commitment to addressing ethical questions in education reflects contemporary needs within the broader curriculum development in Sweden.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Pedagogical, Curricular Professional Studies.

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).