Second language learning: Social perspectives

Education facts

Code: 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.

Entry requirements

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

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.

• Second language learning: Social perspectives

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %