The Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
The course aims to provide knowledge about bilingualism from a psycholinguistic, neurolinguistic, and cognitive perspective.
The course focuses on some of the most central issues in the field of bilingualism from a psycho- and neuro-linguistic perspective, such as the role of age of acquisition, the question of ultimate attainment, the role of cross-linguistic influence, and individual differences. These questions will be addressed in light of current theoretical models of bilingual language representation and processing.
The course also explores the relationship between language and cognition, as well as provides an orientation to methods used in psycho-/neurolinguistic research on bilingualism.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to the Department for Swedish Language and Multilingualism (Svefler). Once you have been admitted to an education with us, you will receive an email from one of our Course administrators with information regarding course start.
Have you not received an email?
We will use the email address you have registered on antagning.se.
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- Have you registered the correct email address? Check your account on antagning.se.
antagning.se - Do you need help? Contact the Course administrator – contact information can be found further down on this course page under Contact.
Register online and last registration day
Usually you need to register online, and you have to register on time to confirm and keep your place. Please see the email from the Course administrator.
To be able to register, you need to activate your Student account:
Course site in the e-learning platform Athena
We use the e-learning platform Athena for communication within our courses. Each course has its own course site where teachers will make relevant material available at the start of the course. You will access Athena after you have registered.
Contact information can be found further down on this course page.
Please see our website for more information regarding studies at our department:
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
The course focuses on some of the most central issues in the field of bilingualism from a psycho- and neuro-linguistic perspective, such as the role of age of acquisition, the question of ultimate attainment, the role of cross-linguistic influence, and individual differences. These questions will be addressed in light of current theoretical models of bilingual language representation and processing.
The course also explores the relationship between language and cognition, as well as provides an orientation to methods used in psycho-/neurolinguistic research on bilingualism.
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Course structure
Teaching format
- Education Instruction consists of lectures and seminars.
- Attendance of at least 85% of all teaching sessions is mandatory.
- The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
See the syllabus.
Assessment criteria
Please note that assessment criteria may be updated until the start of the course.
Betygskriterier CT7141, gäller från VT23 (127 Kb)
(in Swedish)Examiner
The pdf is in Swedish, but you can search the course by the course code.
VT25 Examinatorer Institutionen för svenska och flerspråkighet (128 Kb)
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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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Course reports
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Contact
Study councelling and Course administration: Bilingualism
- Visiting address
Building D, Södra huset
Room D 654, floor 6
Universitetsvägen 10 D
- Office hours
By agreement. Booking via email.
- Phone hours
Tuesday 10–11
Thursday 10–11 and 15–16
