Syllabus

Mother Tongue Tuition for Teacher Students

Code
GSS3HB
Points
30 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Swedish as a Second Language (SSA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 15 December 2025.
This syllabus is valid from 15 December 2025.

Learning Outcomes

Modules

1.
Introduction to Mother Tongue Instruction and Study Guidance in the Mother Tongue, 7.5 Credits
2.
Language Didactics with a Focus on the Mother Tongue and Multilingualism, 7.5 Credits
3.
Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Mother Tongue Instruction, 7.5 Credits
4.
Multilingual Perspectives on Written Language Development, 7.5 Credits

Course Content

Modules

1.
Introduction to Mother Tongue Instruction and Study Guidance in the Mother Tongue, 7.5 Credits
2.
Language Didactics with a Focus on the Mother Tongue and Multilingualism, 7.5 Credits
3.
Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Mother Tongue Instruction, 7.5 Credits
4.
Multilingual Perspectives on Written Language Development, 7.5 Credits

Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Introduction to mother tongue instruction and study guidance in the mother tongue - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
  • Language didactics with a focus on the mother tongue and multilingualism - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
  • Sociolinguistic perspectives on mother tongue instruction - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
  • Multilingual perspectives on written language development - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.