Dr. Katarina Blennow

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Biography

Katarina Blennow is a researcher and associate senior lecturer at Lund University in the Department of Educational Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on emotions in education, teaching and learning specifically within the field of Social Science. In 2019, she defended her doctoral thesis titled 'Emotional Community in Social Science Teaching', which aimed to expand the boundaries of teaching and learning by deploying theories from multiple disciplines, specifically around the concept of 'emotional communities'. Blennow is also involved in larger research projects, including an internationally comparative study on the dynamics of schools receiving newly arrived students in England and Sweden, investigating the school cultures and relational processes involved in establishing new upper-secondary schools. In addition to her research, she contributes to discussions around the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on how educational practices align with these global targets. Through her collaborations, she aims to enhance the understanding and integration of emotions in educational settings, fostering improved teacher professionalism and student engagement.

Research Interests

Courses

Educational Sciences

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.