Intercultural Pragmatics
The course presents both international and Swedish research on intercultural and cross-cultural communication with an emphasis on pragmatic aspects related to the learning and use of second languages in Sweden and other parts of the world.
The course provides tools to conduct analyses of pragmatic patterns and conversational strategies in encounters across linguistic and cultural boundaries, both in institutional and in everyday settings. The focus is on spoken communication, with special attention to both verbal and nonverbal strategies in the interaction.
The course offers a comparison of different theoretical and methodological approaches as well as their application within different research traditions studying intercultural communication. The course literature presents intercultural and cross-cultural pragmatics from a critical perspective focusing on the dynamics in a multicultural and multilingual society.
The knowledge this course aims to provide is relevant for anyone with an interest for intercultural and cross-cultural communication, as well for those who meet speakers of Swedish as a second language in their profession, especially in school and education, but also in other administrative institutions and social organizations.
The course previously had the code NS7031.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.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.
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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.
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For new international students
The course provides tools to conduct analyses of pragmatic patterns and conversational strategies in encounters across linguistic and cultural boundaries, both in institutional and in everyday settings. The focus is on spoken communication, with special attention to both verbal and nonverbal strategies in the interaction.
The course offers a comparison of different theoretical and methodological approaches as well as their application within different research traditions studying intercultural communication. The course literature presents intercultural and cross-cultural pragmatics from a critical perspective focusing on the dynamics in a multicultural and multilingual society.
The knowledge this course aims to provide is relevant for anyone with an interest for intercultural and cross-cultural communication, as well for those who meet speakers of Swedish as a second language in their profession, especially in school and education, but also in other administrative institutions and social organizations.
The course previously had the code NS7031.
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Course structure
Teaching format
- The course consists of lectures and seminars.
- The language of instruction is English.
Important study information
Important study information in Swedish:
Viktig studieinformation (Svefler 2024-08-19) (273 Kb)
Assessment
See the syllabus.
Assessment criteria
Note that the assessment criteria can be changed up to the start of the course.
Betygskriterier NS7131, gäller från VT23 (51 Kb)
(in Swedish)Examiner
In Swedish. You can serach the course by course code.
HT24 Examinatorer Institutionen för svenska och flerspråkighet (483 Kb)
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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Contact
Studievägledning och -administration: Svenska som andraspråk (sva)
- Visiting address
Hus D, Södra huset
Rum D 606, plan 6
Universitetsvägen 10 D
- Jultider 🤶
• Stängt 23 december – 1 januari.
• Öppet 2–3 januari.
• Stängt 4–6 januari.
• Institutionen/plan 6 är låst 20 december – 6 januari.
- Office hours
Efter överenskommelse.
- Phone hours
Måndag 13–14
Torsdag 10–11
Du kan även chatta med mig via Zoom (lägg till: maria.akesson@su.se).
