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Department of Linguistics

Language, the Individual and Society


- Språket, individen och samhället

Course Title and Code: Language, the Individual and Society 5LN022

ECTS Credits: 7.5      Swedish Credits: 5

Language of Instruction: Swedish

Prerequisites: General entrance requirements. Also prior knowledge of Swedish and one more language (please contact the Department for further information).

Level: A

Course Content: The course aims to provide an introduction to theories on the social and psychological functions of language. Social and geographical variation of language. Language and thought. Production, perception and acquisition of language.

Instruction: Lectures and exercises

Examination: Active participation in group discussions, completed written assignment and written examination

Responsible Department: Department of Linguistics

Further Information: Department of Linguistics, Box 527, S-751 20 Uppsala fax: +46 18 471 14 16; e-mail: info@ling.uu.se


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