Language Learning and Second Language Acquisition

Education facts

Code: ENLL75

This course aims to provide an introduction to theories and research in second language acquisition (SLA) and language learning in general. Language is one of the most uniquely human capacities, and how humans acquire the ability to speak in more than one language has been the focus of SLA research. This course will introduce students to key topics such as: • Age and critical periods in the acquisition of human language; • Cross-linguistic influences and transfer; • The linguistic environment and the social dimensions of L2 learning; • The cognitive dimensions of L2 learning; • The development of interlanguages: emergent and dynamic systems; • Motivation and individual differences in language learning.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree with at least 90 ECTS credits or the equivalent in a subject area relevant to the course (English,English linguistics, linguistics or any modern language). Swedish upper secondary school course English B/English 6 or the 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.

• Language Learning and Second Language Acquisition

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 3 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %