Literacy from an L2 Perspective
Course, Master's level, 5NS333
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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
-
120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one subject, alternatively a Bachelor's degree in a linguistic subject or admission to the Master's programme in Swedish
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 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 14,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55619
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
-
120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one subject, alternatively a Bachelor's degree in a linguistic subject or admission to the Master's programme in Swedish
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides advanced knowledge in literacy, both from a didactic and a linguistic point of view. You immerse yourself in theories about literacy and learn about the history of the concept and different meanings and interpretations of literacy. The course is based on a definition of literacy as participation in and co-creation of social practices, where text is included in different ways. It also includes attitudes and values linked to these practices.
You learn more about different conditions for literacy in individuals of different ages and with linguistic and social backgrounds. You carry out advanced analyzes of second language speakers' literacy development and discuss didactic theories that promote literacy. You also learn more about how literacy can affect participation in text communities and social contexts.