Reading in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS244
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 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-55640
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, 25%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- 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
About the course
Do you wish to improve your reading skills regarding academic texts? In this course, you will practice reading and comprehending the text types that are common in higher education. The course develops your reading skills through analysis and discussion of Swedish academic texts of various lengths, concerning structure and content. You will improve your vocabulary and learn how to approach reading to improve your ability to deal with and understand different types of academic texts, including lengthy texts. The course meets the needs of students across various disciplines.
The course is well-suited to be combined with the following:
- Academic Writing for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits
- Oral Communication in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits
- Writing in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits