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Hans Olofsson is a lecturer in history at Karlstad University, specializing in history education and the didactics of social sciences. His research focuses on conceptual understanding in social studies, nationalism in education, and textbook analysis. He has authored or co-authored over 15 publications since 2011, including works on historical narratives, Swedish middle/high school curricula, and the interplay between national identity and pedagogy.
Key research areas include:
- Teaching sensitive political concepts like nationalism
- Educational assessment methodologies
- Historical literacy and source criticism
- Swedish 20th-century educational reforms
His recent work (2023-2024) critically examines neonationalism in Nordic textbooks and conceptual frameworks for teaching contentious historical topics. Earlier studies (2017-2014) explored narrative compression in history education and cultural expressions of national identity.
Dr. Olofsson collaborates extensively with Nordic scholars and contributes to curriculum development initiatives at Swedish secondary education levels. His work bridges theoretical pedagogy with practical classroom applications, emphasizing critical engagement with historical concepts.
