Second Language Learner's Literacy Development
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS193
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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
- 31 August 2026–1 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
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At least 22.5 credits from Swedish as a Second Language A
- 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 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55620
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 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
- 31 August 2026–1 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
At least 22.5 credits from Swedish as a Second Language A
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
- 18 January 2027–28 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
At least 22.5 credits from Swedish as a Second Language A
- Selection
-
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-05620
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 For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–28 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
At least 22.5 credits from Swedish as a Second Language A
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides an introduction to second language literacy development. Emphasis is placed on didactics, but the course also takes a wider perspective. How does analphabetism affect society at large, and what are the implications at the individual level?
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2025
- Reading list valid from Spring 2025
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Spring 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2022
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2021
- Reading list valid from Spring 2016
- Reading list valid from Spring 2015
- Reading list valid from Spring 2013