Dr. Linda Borger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Borger is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in educational assessment and large-scale assessments. Her main research focuses include test development and validation, particularly in the context of language testing and assessment. She is actively involved in several projects, such as exploring English writing proficiency among grade 9 students in Sweden and analyzing national test essays from 2000 to 2022, funded by the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation. Linda has also contributed to various research environments that examine the conditions and outcomes of education. Her teaching interests encompass educational assessment, validity theory, measurement theory, and test instrument construction. She teaches a unit course on Assessment and Examination. Borger has presented her findings at numerous conferences and has worked on research projects that address the relationships between teacher qualifications and student achievement. Her commitment to understanding educational accountability and evaluation processes is reflected in her extensive academic work and publications.

Research Interests

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).