Baltic Heritage Languages–Language Learning and Teaching

About this programme

The course provides an introduction to the concept of heritage languages and how it can be understood in relation to Latvian and Lithuanian. Furthermore, it analyzes Latvian and Lithuanian heritage language usage, heritage language teaching, and the needs of heritage language speakers, as well as various teaching methods and their application. The course's content is related to the development and usage of Latvian and Lithuanian in Sweden and other countries. The course continually connects to current research. The course is valuable for all professions and positions where knowledge of and about Latvian and Lithuanian heritage languages is required or is a competitive advantage. Mandatory components: Oral presentations during the seminars are compulsory elements of the course. Compensation can be arranged through replacement assignments specified by the teacher/examiner. Attendance at all instruction is mandatory. Up to two seminar sessions can be compensated. The instruction is provided remotely or on campus as specified for each occasion of the course. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The course description will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fair