Dr. Henrik Åström Elmersjö

Associate Professor

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Biography

Henrik Åström Elmersjö is an Associate Professor of History Education and the Director of Doctoral Studies at the Umeå University. He holds a Docent qualification and has made significant contributions to the field of historical education. His research primarily focuses on the interactions of historical cultures within the Nordic countries and has emphasized the need for revisions in history textbooks through a framework of pan-Nordic perspectives. Elmersjö's completed projects include extensive studies on the evolution of how individuals and collectives are portrayed in Swedish history syllabi, spanning from 1970 to 2017. He has also investigated the handling of controversial issues in social studies education and the epistemological ideas that history teachers bring to their teaching practices, conducting comparative studies between Sweden and Quebec. In addition to his research, he serves as a senior editor for the Nordic Journal of Educational History and teaches courses related to history teacher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and supervising courses related to history teacher education.

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.