Swedish as a Second Language (31-60)

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Code: SLG311

In the course, content and language integrated learning is analysed with emphasis on the development of language and knowledge as intertwined phenomena regardless of learners linguistic and cultural background. Scaffolding, assessment and feedback is discussed regarding language and content knowledge development. Subject texts are discussed regarding language and genre features from a second language development perspective. Didactic perspectives on literature and fiction are discussed and related to superdiverse and multilingual classrooms. Possibilities to use literary texts as a didactic tool are discussed within a translanguaging approach. Theoretical and methodological perspectives within the field are discussed and students write an essay in Swedish as a second language.

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• Swedish as a Second Language (31-60)

  University of Gävle

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %