Sociolinguistic Research Fields
Course, Master's level, 5SV230
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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
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120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one linguistic subject, alternatively a Bachelor's degree in a linguistic subject or admission to the Master's programme in Swedish
- Selection
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All qualified applicants will be admitted.
- 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 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-05701
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
-
120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one linguistic 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
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This course is aimed at students interested in the relationships between language and society, language and power, and language and identity. The course provides an overview of different approaches in modern sociolinguistics and allows you to develop a deeper understanding of some of the key concepts, theories and methods in the field. You will practise applying this knowledge to discuss and address research questions. The course will also develop your ability to read and critically evaluate sociolinguistic studies and to reflect on the research ethics considerations they involve.
The course also offers opportunities for individual specialisation. One of the assignments involves planning a small-scale sociolinguistic study and reflecting on the theoretical, methodological and ethical considerations involved.
The course provides you with knowledge and skills that will prepare you for dissertation work, further research and active participation in public debates on language-related issues
Contact
- Study counselling
- studievagledningen@nordiska.uu.se
- +46 18 471 12 84