Subject Didactic Perspectives in Swedish as a Second Language

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5SV162

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–9 November 2025
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits in Swedish as a second language

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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-55735

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Registration period
25 July 2025–31 August 2025
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
30 March 2026–7 June 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits in Swedish as a second language

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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-05705

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
16 March 2026–29 March 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

In the course you will deepen your knowledge about the school subject Swedish as a Second Language, you will learn more about didactic research and you will get an opportunity to develop your didactic skills. In the course the school subject Swedish as a Second Language is put into a broader perspective, organizationally, historically and ideologically. You will critically reflect about the emergence of the field and its complex role and function today and you will learn about how second language teaching can be organized in different ways.

Starting with scientific and pedagogic literature you will discuss how you can plan lessons that allows students to use multiple languages and you will practice teaching based on current regulations and research. The course builds on parts of the A- and B-course in Swedish as a Second Language and it gives you good knowledge about didactic theory and method that can be used for writing your degree project and further research.

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