Theory and Method in Swedish as a Second Language
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS254
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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
-
Swedish as a Second Language A and B
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)
- 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-55635
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
-
Swedish as a Second Language A and B
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)
- 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-05635
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This course provides in-depth knowledge about the subject Swedish as a Second Language. In the course you will get an overview of the different research areas and general development of theories of the subject, with particular focus on research about word learning, grammar and phonology from a second learner perspective. You will also learn about social and cognitive aspects of second language learning and sociolinguistic aspects of multilingualism in the school and in society. Within the course there is both theoretical and research methodological perspectives as well as practical elements. An important goal is to prepare students for their bachelor's project, both by supporting their critical assessment of research and by introducing them to different studies that can be executed within the frame of a smaller scientific study.
The scientific areas that the students have learned about in previous subject semesters are further developed in the course through joint discussion of current research studies and their research query, theoretical starting points and ethical considerations. Particular focus is on reviewing the studies methods for collecting data, analysis and presentation.