Dr. Sara Stenkvist

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Stenkvist is a senior lecturer in communication science at the University of Gothenburg, where she holds a PhD in Journalism, Media, and Communication. Her dissertation, titled “A Self-Feeding Machinery: Ethnographic Study of Communication Activities of a Swedish Government Agency,” critically investigates communication in contemporary public administration. She addresses significant topics such as opinion formation, brand orientation, marketization, and empty labor. With a background as a high school teacher in Swedish History, Sara has completed a master’s degree focusing on public administration authorities. Her academic training includes diverse fields such as pedagogy, literature, social anthropology, and international relations. Over the years, she has gained considerable teaching experience at folk high schools, secondary schools, and in the performing arts sector. Currently, Sara is actively involved in teaching and researching political communication and the role of media in public discourse at both undergraduate and master's levels at the institution.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching in the master's program in communication for public administration and bachelor’s program in Media Communication Studies, focusing on courses such as organizational communication, strategic communication, and qualitative methods.

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).