German, New Words for a New World? - Language and the Sustainable Development Goals

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Code: 1TY059

Nachhaltigkeit, Gender Mainstreaming, Ernährungssicherheit, menschenwürdige Arbeit, widerstandsfähige Infrastruktur, inklusive Gesellschaften - where do these expressions come from, how are they formed and what do they mean? Appplying both word formation, semantical and discourse analytical tools, we will examine the interaction of the wide spread wording of the 17 Goals for Sustainable Development of the UN and our conceptions of the world. Language of instruction: German

Entry requirements

Knowledge of English equivalent of English 6/level 2 from Swedish upper secondary school. Univ: At least 90 ECTS, including 7,5 ECTS German Linguistics, with academic progression (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system) in the academic subject German, or equivalent knowledge.

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• German, New Words for a New World? - Language and the Sustainable Development Goals

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %