Dr. Linda Sternö

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Sternö is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, where she specializes in arts education and media literacy, particularly in the context of young people's engagement with film and cultural practices. Her work emphasizes the role of film and media as tools for democracy and participation among children and youth. She is actively involved in various research projects focusing on the pedagogical approaches to film education, the impact of audiovisual media on children's development, and the integration of digital literacy in cultural education. Sternö has contributed to multiple conferences and publications, exploring themes such as democratic project work in preschool settings and the importance of film in academic curricula. Through her engagement in different cultural school initiatives, she advocates for the use of creative media as a means to empower marginalized youth. Sternö is committed to fostering artistic expression and critical media consumption among young audiences, ensuring that they gain the skills needed to navigate and understand the complexities of contemporary media landscapes.

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).