Dr. Charlotte Engman

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Engman is a Postdoctoral fellow at Umeå University specializing in ethnology and museology. Her research emphasizes the critical examination of museums, democracy, and colonialism, with a specific focus on the impact of decoloniality in museum education. Her dissertation explored the intersection of cultural processes and democracy within museum contexts. Engman’s ongoing projects investigate the experiences of Swedish museum educators as they navigate themes of hate and violence during interactions with visitors. Additionally, she is working on a project that examines archival materials from Swedish travelers in the Congo Free State between 1880-1910, focusing on the relationships between Swedes and local inhabitants. Engman contributes to ethnographic methods and museum education, teaching courses at Umeå University and serving as a guest lecturer at other institutions. She actively engages with topics such as ethnic diversity and norm criticism, reflecting her commitment to fostering inclusive and critical dialogues within educational settings.

Research Interests

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.