Swedish as a Second Language 2, continuation course

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should: - have acquired theories of second language development in children and adults - be familiar with and able to reflect on the relation between language and situation - be familiar with research in group language and linguistic identity - be able to comprehensively discuss linguistic norms and attitudes towards different languages - be able to apply the theoretical knowledge to concrete discussions and examples of language developing working methods in the Swedish as a Second Language teaching for different ages - be able to formulate a small researchable problem and produce a grammatically correct essay with scholarly funding. The student may also review an essay from a linguistic and scholarly perspective.

Content

Language learning, 7.5 HE credits Theories of language development are studied in this module, particularly the development of two or several languages in children and adults, language teaching and language learning and the relation between the language and the individual's general development and relation to society. Multilingualism, 7.5 HE credits In this module, the relation between language and situation is studied, as well as linguistic norms and attitudes towards different language uses and the language as a community factor and social barrier. The situation of linguistic minorities and multilingual societies are also included. Methodology, 7.5 HE credits The module covers continued orientation in the aims and organisation of second language teaching. Teaching methodology and language developing working methods based on the theoretical part of the course are discussed. Analysis and discussion of teaching material and teaching situations are included. Project Work, 7.5 HE credits This module consists of the preparation of an essay on a relevant topic. The essay should be based on an empirical study.