English for Academic Research
The overarching aim of this course is to improve the productive (speaking and writing) skills of students for academic purposes with particular reference to participating in seminars, and writing a Master’s thesis in English. Two broad subsidiary aims are to increase students’ confidence in the use of academic English, and to provide them with an awareness of tools and resources for continued self-study and enhancement of their abilities. Throughout the course, students analyze texts from their own research field.
When making an application, note that the course is given in both period 1 and period 2. There are separate applications for each period.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.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 our department!
We look forward to welcoming you to our department. Course information, as well as other information ahead of the start of term (such as registration dates), is available on each course site.
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.
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For new international students
The overarching aim of this course is to improve the productive (speaking and writing) skills of students for academic purposes with particular reference to participating in seminars, and writing a Master’s thesis in English. Two broad subsidiary aims are to increase students’ confidence in the use of academic English, and to provide them with an awareness of tools and resources for continued self-study and enhancement of their abilities. Throughout the course, students analyze texts from their own research field.
When making an application, note that the course is given in both period 1 and period 2. There are separate applications for each period.
Information on registration spring 2025
Registration
If you are admitted and have accepted an offer of a place, please note that you also need to register in January (for both periods). Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 7 and 13 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.
Registration is done online. You can register online through Ladok if you are accepted to the course without conditions. If you are new to Stockholm University, you need to have activated your university account first.
If you are conditionally admitted, the conditions have to be fulfilled in order to register and start the course. Contact our Student Affairs Office when registration opens if you have questions, and by 9 January at the latest.
Athena
After registration or before the course starts, you will get access to Stockholm university's web-based learning platform Athena where course material from teachers will be made available. Log-in to Athena with your university account.
Groups
When you have registered, you also need to selected a group via Athena. See under "more information" below on how to select a group on the Athena site for the course.
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Course structure
Course description:
Period 1, VT25 (pdf) (117 Kb)
VT25Course description:
Period 2, VT25 (pdf) (270 Kb)
VT25We do not recommend printing as certain changes can take place before the course starts. Course material will be made available on Athena.
Teaching format
The teaching comprises seminars. Attendance at a minimum of 80% of the seminars is required in order to complete the course. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the teaching sessions in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.
Assessment
Written assignment and written and oral seminar tasks.
Examiner
Examiners, spring term 2025:
Kathrin Kaufhold (coordinator)
Bo Ekelund
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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.See instructions for group selection under "more information".
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Chapter 1 in Cooley, L. & Lewkowicz, J. (2003). Dissertation Writing in Practice: Turning Ideas into Text. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. (Available on Athena).
All other materials will also be provided at the start of the course through Athena. Students will get access to the Athena site for the course after registration.
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Course reports
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More information
Group selection
You need to register in Ladok by the given deadline to confirm and keep your place on the course.
When you have completed your registration, you need to select a group. This is done on the platform Athena between 7 and 13 January. You will get access to Athena after you have registered through Ladok but note that it may take a while after registration before the course page appears on Athena.
Places in each group are limited. Log on to Athena, go into "Plans" and you will find the group selection and information under "General course material and information">"schedule and group selection".
Applying within your program
If the course is obligatory within your master's programme in the humanities at Stockholm University, please note that you need to apply for the course via www.antagning.se (or www.universityadmissions.se in English) ahead of the relevant term. Priority is given if you apply within the regular application deadlines and if you make the application within your master's programme.
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Contact
Coordinator: Kathrin Kaufhold
