Programme structure

Here you find information about the programme's structure and layout, as well as a list of the various courses included in the programme.

Philosophy of Science and Methods in Linguistics 10%

Swedish as a Second Language 50%

General Linguistics 40%

Philosophy of Science and Methods in Linguistics 10%

Swedish as a Second Language 50%

General Linguistics 40%

Outline

Term 1: Philosophy of Science for Linguists (7.5 credits) and compulsory subject specialisation courses or elective courses (22.5 credits)

Term 2: Methods in Linguistics (7.5 credits) and compulsory subject specialisation courses or elective courses (22.5 credits)

Term 3: Compulsory subject specialisation courses or elective courses (30 credits)

Term 4: Degree Project – Master's (Two Years) Thesis (30 credits)

Current compulsory subject specialisation courses (30 credits in total):

Language and Linguistics: First- and Second Language Acquisition, 7.5 ects (SPVM11)
Grammar and Phonology in Swedish as a First and Second Language, 7.5 ects (SVAM00)
Swedish as a Second Language: Analysing Learner Language, 7.5 ects (SVAM01)

as well as one of the following courses:

Swedish: Texts in Theory and Practice 7.5 ects (SVEM41)
Linguistic Variation in the Scandinavian Languages 7.5 ects (SVEM45)

Course overview

Year 1

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Grammar and Phonology in Swedish as a First and Second Language	Compulsory	1	7.5
Linguistic Variation in the Scandinavian Languages	Elective	1	7.5
First and Second Language Acquisition	Compulsory	1	7.5
Philosophy of Science for Linguists	Compulsory	1	7.5
Swedish as a Second Language: Analysing Learner Language	Compulsory	2	7.5
Swedish: Texts in Theory and Practice	Elective	2	7.5
Methods in Linguistics	Compulsory	2	7.5

Year 2

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Elective courses in General Linguistics	Elective	3	45
Master's thesis in Swedish as a Second Language	Compulsory	4	30

Programme syllabus

The syllabus provides an overview of the programme. It outlines the admission requirements, lists the courses included, and explains which degree the studies lead to.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)