Dr. Josefin Lindgren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Josefin Lindgren is currently focused on researching the relationships between narrative abilities and reading and writing skills in Swedish-speaking primary school children aged 6 to 9. Her investigations delve into narrative aspects, including both macrostructure and microstructure of oral and written narratives, as well as the development of reading and writing skills such as decoding, reading comprehension, and spelling. She considers the influences of a child's background, including factors like parental education and multilingualism. Her research contributes to the understanding of how various aspects of narrative skills affect literacy development in children, aiming to support educational practices effectively.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.