Language and Thought

Does 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

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.