Second Language Learning and Bilingual Development
The course provides advanced knowledge of second language acquisition and bilingual development. It highlights second language and bilingualism research, growth and development. Key theories, questions and methods are exemplified and discussed.

Students will read, analyze and critically evaluate research papers and dissertations in the field and explain and discuss their overall orientations to research problems, their results and their further implications.
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Course structure
Teaching format
- Instruction takes place in the form of lectures and seminars.
- Attendance of at least 75% of all teaching sessions is mandatory.
- The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
See the syllabus.
Examiner
The pdf is in Swedish, but you can search the course by the course code.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Contact
Study counselling/Course administration – Bilingualism- Visiting address
Building D, Södra huset
Room D 478, floor 4
Universitetsvägen 10 D
- Office hours
By agreement. Booking via email.
- Phone hours
Monday 11–12
Thursday 11–12
- Irregular office hours
Closed on Monday 5 June and on the National Day of Sweden on Tuesday 6 June.