Language in Use

About this programme

This is a Master’s level course in Linguistics. The course provides a basis for linguistic analysis above sentence level by offering a broad orientation in discourse and interaction analysis. Language in Use provides a theoretical and methodological basis for linguistic analysis above sentence level, by offering a broad orientation in current theories and methods in discourse and interaction analysis. It also aims to provide experience in applying these methods to linguistic data and to analyse and discuss linguistic data by drawing on current discourse theoretical approaches. Jaworski, A. & Coupland, N. (red.) (2014). The discourse reader. (3. edition). London: Routledge. (Note that older editions are very different and that we will use the 3rd edition.) The textbook may be complemented by additional literature not exceeding 150 pages. 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 fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams. Education and research are closely linked at Stockholm University. As a student, you will have direct co