Dr. Carina Borgström Källén

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carina Borgström Källén is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg within the field of Music Education. With extensive research experience, her work primarily focuses on issues of equality and gender within higher music education. Källén has contributed significantly to the understanding of social positioning and identity formation among music teachers, with a special emphasis on longitudinal studies that explore the experiences of preservice music educators in Sweden. Her academic output includes a number of conference presentations and publications that critically engage with the challenges and opportunities presented by gender dynamics in music pedagogy. She actively participates in various Nordic networks for research in music education, promoting collaboration and dialogue among scholars in the field. Källén's work also highlights the interplay between cultural capital and music education practices, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing music education for all students, regardless of background.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in Music Education, focusing on gender equality and social dynamics in music teaching.

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).