Phonetics and Oral Communication
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS190
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55606
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, Swedish
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55609
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 29 March 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-05606
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 1 March 2027–28 March 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 29 March 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 1 March 2027–28 March 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides an introduction to Swedish phonetics and phonology (the study of the sounds of language) from a comparative and didactic point of view. The aim is to identify the qualities that pose a challenge to second language learners, including sounds that are difficult to pronounce and the overall rhythm and sing-songy melody of the Swedish language. The course will provide tools for teaching Swedish to non-native speakers.
The course is a distance course and is carried out in a learning platform. Access to internet connected computer and headset is necessary. The course is based on self-study and communication in the web-based teaching environment and is aimed at those who feel comfortable with digital teaching formats. Learning, knowledge control and supervision takes place via the internet and online meetings are scheduled for the evening. You work both individually and in groups. Keep in mind that a distance learning course requires just as much work as a regular campus course. You are expected to have the ability to plan and manage your own study time.