Second Language Acquisition in Theory and in Practice
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS191
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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
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General entry requirements
- Selection
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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-55621
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, 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
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
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Final school grades (40%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (10%) - Higher education credits, maximum 165 credits (50%)
- 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-05611
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, 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
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
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-05621
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 1 March 2027–28 March 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Have you ever wondered about the process of learning a new language? Why is it easier to learn some things while others take more practice and guidance? Can you become as fluent in a new language as your first language? Are some teaching methods more effective than others? This course gives you the answers to these questions and more by exploring learning pronounciation, grammar and vocabulary.
We focus mainly on learning the Swedish language but we also cover other languages such as English. During the course you will actively work with practical assignments like analysis of learners linguistic production and assessment of the factors that explain differences between learner comprehension levels. Further, you will get the chance to observe a lesson in Swedish as a second language to discuss the didactic methods that are used.
This is a joint course with Swedish as a Second Language A.
Outline for distance course: 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.