Dr. Björn Norlin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Björn Norlin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education at Umeå University. He has been recognized as a Distinguished University Teacher and holds the position of Assistant Head of the department with a focus on doctoral training. His research interests are centered on history education, didactics, teacher education, and Sámi studies. Norlin is involved in several research projects that explore the intersection of education and minority histories, including the educational democratization in Swedish Sápmi and the history of Sámi children's education in the 19th century. He contributes as an editor to the Nordic Journal of Educational History and is active in research groups tackling the challenges of educating minority groups and the role of history in contemporary reconciliation processes. His academic journey reflects a commitment to understanding the complexities of educational practices in the Arctic region. Norlin's scholarly output includes various publications that address significant themes in educational history and address the challenges faced by educators today.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Associate Professor at the Department of Education focusing on research and teaching in history education and associated fields.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.