Bilingualism

The course deals with linguistic, cognitive, educational, emotive, and social aspects related to bi- and multilingual speakers. Bi- and multilingual development and practices are studied, and the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of growing up in a bi- or multilingual home environment are discussed. The course also addresses the effects on bi- and multilingualism of language policy and societal views on bi- and multilingual upbringing, as well as implications for bi- and multilingual speakers' education, identity, and well-being.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: 1-90 ECTS credits, including at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level in one of the main subjects English, Linguistics, Swedish, Swedish as a second language, French, Spanish, German, Pedagogy, or Pedagogical Work, plus upper secondary level English 6 or B, or equivalent.

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme in English: Linguistic specialisation (studied during year 2)