Goran Basic

Goran Basic is an associate professor of sociology and senior lecturer at the Department of Pedagogy and Learning at Linnaeus University in Sweden.12 His research focuses on social and pedagogical processes and collaborations among various actors in educational, social care, and law enforcement settings.1

Research Interests

Basic's research covers a wide range of topics, including:

• School and university contexts
• Youth care and social care
• Policing practices
• Post-war societies
• Experiences of young people who have lived through war
• Vulnerable student categories, such as newly arrived students and those using alcohol and drugs

He has a particular analytical focus on how context impacts non-professional actors in various relationships, such as children, youth, pupils, students, service users, parents, and refugees.1

Academic Background and Roles

Basic holds the following positions:

• Associate Professor in Sociology
• Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy
• Faculty member at the Department of Pedagogy and Learning, Linnaeus University24

He has been involved in course direction at different academic levels and has been a regular member of management teams for various academic programs.1

Teaching

Basic's teaching experience encompasses a broad range of subjects, including:

• Sociology
• Educational sciences
• Pedagogy
• Criminology
• Social work
• Research methods
• Peace and conflict studies

He has also supervised students at both undergraduate and doctoral levels.1

Current Research

Basic is currently conducting studies on several topics, including:

1. Early coordinated initiatives for children at risk of criminality
2. Interests and expectations regarding university-level studies
3. Work with upper secondary school students who use alcohol and drugs
4. Challenges and collaboration in working with newly arrived upper secondary school students
5. Narratives of young people with war experiences placed in Swedish institutions3

Goran Basic actively collaborates with stakeholders both within and outside academia, contributing to a wide range of research projects and publications in his field.12