Language and Thought
7.5 ECTS creditsDoes our language restrict the thoughts we can have? What comes first,
thinking or speaking? Does learning a new language shape the way we
think? These are some of the questions that have sparked controversy.
This course aims at introducing students to a range of issues in
relation to language and thought and at providing them with a solid
grounding for further participation in the debate. The course brings
together findings from linguistics, psychology, and philosophy. The
course is an advanced course and advanced academic and self-directed
learning skills as well as scholarly discourse in English are expected.
The course is taught in English and a high English language proficiency level is required
thinking or speaking? Does learning a new language shape the way we
think? These are some of the questions that have sparked controversy.
This course aims at introducing students to a range of issues in
relation to language and thought and at providing them with a solid
grounding for further participation in the debate. The course brings
together findings from linguistics, psychology, and philosophy. The
course is an advanced course and advanced academic and self-directed
learning skills as well as scholarly discourse in English are expected.
The course is taught in English and a high English language proficiency level is required
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements
90 ECTS credits, including at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level in one of the main fields of study English, Swedish Language, Linguistics, Psychology, Philosophy, or Anthropology, and 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.
Course code:
ENAS03
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.