Dr. Kristoffer Larsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristoffer Larsson is an Associate Professor specialized in subject didactics at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on Social Studies Education and critical thinking. His primary research interests include civics, social studies subjects, and research into conceptual understanding and conceptualization from a phenomenographic variation theory perspective. He has been involved in several research projects funded by the Swedish Institute for Educational Research aimed at strengthening students' critical thinking and developing their conceptual understanding in civics. Currently, he supervises doctoral students and manages a significant collaborative project for the Swedish National Agency for Education, evaluating the effects of variation theory-driven civics teaching in elementary schools. He has contributed to numerous publications and presented his work at various international conferences, including the EARLI Conference in Graz and the Nordic Conference on Social Science Education. His work emphasizes the importance of teaching methods that enhance students' critical thinking and address emerging conflicts in classroom settings, making substantial contributions to the field of educational research and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Specializing in subject didactics with a focus on Social Studies Education.

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).