Dr. Lisa Palmqvist

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Palmqvist is a senior lecturer and cognitive scientist at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in special education with a focus on intellectual disabilities. Her research encompasses supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities within educational settings, particularly in the context of adulthood. She is involved in several projects that aim to enhance reading education for students with intellectual disabilities, including examining formative assessments that can aid in improving reading skills. Palmqvist has also explored the impact of social interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with intellectual disabilities and studied the use of digital tools in communication-supported reading and writing instruction. In teaching, she covers topics related to special education and scientific methods and supervises student theses. Her work extends to investigating the effects of various reading instruction methods and the role of literacy skills in mediating socioeconomic status in the reading development of students with intellectual disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of special 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).