Bilingualism

Education facts

Code: ENAS02

Bilingualism/multilingualism is not just a growing research field, but also the lived reality of many speakers in an age of globalisation, mobility and the increasing importance of English as a world language. While bilingual/multilingual speakers clearly enjoy advantages in many contexts, bilingualism/multilingualism also leads to challenges for parents, families, policy makers and schools. In this course, we look at the linguistic, cognitive, educational, and affective-social aspects of bilingualism/multilingualism. We further examine societal perceptions of bilingualism/multilingualism and implications for speakers' identity and wellbeing.

Entry 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

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Bilingualism

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %