Dr. Olle Widhe

Professor

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Biography

Olle Widhe is a full professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in children's literature and didactics. His research emphasizes the historical development of children's literature and its impact on the understanding of children's rights and agency. Widhe's work often incorporates a creative and expressive approach to literature in education, focusing on designing inclusive literature teaching that engages students. He earned his Ph.D. in 2005 and has been at the University of Gothenburg since 2020, previously working at Karlstad University and University West. Widhe is involved in various funded research projects, including those investigating multilingual contexts in literature education and the significance of the Barnbiblioteket Saga in Swedish literary history. His scholarly contributions include explorations of the relationship between text, reading, and readers, and he is actively engaged in teaching historical contexts of children's literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Full professor focusing on children's literature and 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).