Language Education - Theory and Application

7.5 credits cr.
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This is a course for you who want to improve your knowledge of language education. The course is given as a freestanding course and as part of the Master's Programme in Language Science.

The course addresses theoretical and methodological perspectives in language education research. Results and pedagogical implications of empirical studies in language education are discussed and problematized. The focus is on learning and teaching foreign languages, as well as on language teacher and language learning cognitions about these issues.

The course is a freestanding course and is also offered as part of this Master's Programme:

Master's Programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in Language Education

Course structure

Once the course is in progress, the web-based learning platform Athena will be used for communication, learning activities and course assignments.

The course is a distance course without required meetings.

Teaching format

Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. The course also involves individual work and work in small groups.

The course is given in English.

Assessment

Examination for this course consists of written assignments.

Examiner

Mara Haslam
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
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
- Valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list US545F - valid from Autumn 2023
Course reports
- SPRING 2024
- AUTUMN 2023
Course_report_US545F_SP24.pdf

Course_report_US545F_AU23.pdf
Contact

Course coordinator
Mara Haslam, mara.haslam@su.se

Study Counsellor
studievagledning.did@su.se

Student Affairs Office
kursadmin.did@su.se

7.5 credits

Autumn 2024

Spring 2025

Period 2

Day-time, 50%

Only distance courses without required meetings

Study period

04/11/2024 - 19/01/2025

Period 2

Day-time, 50%

Only distance courses without required meetings

Study period

04/11/2024 - 19/01/2025

Period 1

Day-time, 50%

Only distance courses without required meetings

Study period

20/01/2025 - 23/03/2025

Period 1

Day-time, 50%

Only distance courses without required meetings

Study period

20/01/2025 - 23/03/2025

Autumn 2024 | Day-time | 50 % | Only distance courses without required meetings

Held every semester

INFORMATION ABOUT LATE APPLICATION

Applies only to certain courses

Course code: US545F

Application Code: SU-17003

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

Degree of 180 ECTS credits in a linguistic field. Alternatively, a teaching degree with a specialization in languages with a degree project of 15 ECTS credits. The degree project can be part of the degree studies or a free-standing course. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent.

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2023.pdf

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Language Education

Area of interest

Language and Linguistics

Department responsible for education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Autumn 2024 | Day-time | 50 % | Only distance courses without required meetings

Held every semester

INFORMATION ABOUT LATE APPLICATION

Applies only to certain courses

Course code: US545F

Application Code: SU-17085

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

Degree of 180 ECTS credits in a linguistic field. Alternatively, a teaching degree with a specialization in languages with a degree project of 15 ECTS credits. The degree project can be part of the degree studies or a free-standing course. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent.

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2023.pdf

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Language Education

Area of interest

Language and Linguistics

Department responsible for education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Spring 2025 | Day-time | 50 % | Only distance courses without required meetings

Held every semester

INFORMATION ABOUT LATE APPLICATION

Applies only to certain courses

Course code: US545F

Application Code: SU-17007

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

Degree of 180 ECTS credits in a linguistic field. Alternatively, a teaching degree with a specialization in languages with a degree project of 15 ECTS credits. The degree project can be part of the degree studies or a free-standing course. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent.

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2023.pdf

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Language Education

Area of interest

Language and Linguistics

Department responsible for education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Spring 2025 | Day-time | 50 % | Only distance courses without required meetings

Held every semester

Course code: US545F

Application Code: SU-17006

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

Degree of 180 ECTS credits in a linguistic field. Alternatively, a teaching degree with a specialization in languages with a degree project of 15 ECTS credits. The degree project can be part of the degree studies or a free-standing course. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent.

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2023.pdf

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Language Education

Area of interest

Language and Linguistics

Department responsible for education

Department of Teaching and Learning

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