Second language learning: Social perspectives

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: ENAES7

The course covers theories, theoretical developments, and research methods in the field of second language learning. The course content mainly focuses on social perspectives on second language learning and relevant, especially qualitative, research methods. Approaches such as sociocultural theory, sociocognitive perspectives, conversation analysis, and language socialisation are treated theoretically and illustrated methodologically using selected empirical studies. Through discussion of theoretical and methodological aspects of previous and current perspectives on second language learning, students develop the knowledge required to plan a research project, including research questions, data collection, methods of analysis, and ethical considerations in research.

Behörighet

90 ECTS credits completed, including at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level in English or another main field of study in the humanities or social sciences, and upper secondary level English 6, or equivalent

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• Second language learning: Social perspectives

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Startdatum: 31 augusti 2026

  Slutdatum: 8 november 2026

  Studietakt: 50 %