Syllabus

Swedish as a Second Language in a Development Perspective - Methodological Perspectives and Explanatory Models

Code
SS3003
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Swedish as a Second Language (SSA)
Group of Subjects
Swedish as a Second Language
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Swedish as a Second Language1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 20 March 2014.
This syllabus is valid from 20 March 2014.
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Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor degree 180 credits with a major in Swedish as a Second Language

Summary in English

After completing the course, students should be able to:
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical models used in the analysis of second language development as well as their respective uses and limitations
  • demonstrate the ability to relate different theoretical models to the kind of knowledge that these models can be used to generate
  • discuss methodological issues relevant to the study of the didactic aspects of Swedish as a Second Language based on the different theoretical models
  • work with and interpret statistical data in linguistics.