SSP42018 Learner Language Analysis: Spanish (Autumn 2026)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leaders:
  • Kristin Hagemann
  • Beatriz Martinez Higuera
Teaching language:
Spanish
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Mandatory course in the Master's Programme in Foreign Languages in School - Spanish.

Teaching semester

3. semester (autumn)

Content

The course covers central theories on student language and foreign language acquisition. There is a strong emphasis on the analysis of anonymized authentic student texts, which are made available on the learning platform. The analysis is connected to relevant theoretical perspectives on student language.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of central theories describing and explaining characteristics of student language and interlanguage
  • has advanced knowledge of how to learn a foreign or second language
  • has knowledge of language acquisition in general
  • has specialized insight into student language and interlanguage
  • has knowledge of relevant grammatical language features in both oral and written student texts

Skills

The student

  • can describe and analyze student language
  • can analyze the influence of other languages on the target language
  • can assess and analyze the language development of students learning a foreign or second language
  • is able to present and discuss linguistic aspects of student language
  • is able to use the results of student language analysis and the insights they provide in teaching
  • is able to provide students with good and constructive feedback and evaluation

General Competence

The student

  • has the ability to reflect on language and teaching practices
  • can participate in relevant academic and didactic discourses with academic weight

Teaching and learning methods

The course is web-based, and all teaching and guidance take place online. Students are expected to actively participate in online discussions and conduct practical studies of student language and assessments using the tools available on the learning platform.

Workload

Approximately. 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Each student is required to submit two substantial texts (oral or written) on the learning platform, where one is of theoretical nature and the other is of practical nature. The texts can also be divided into several smaller contributions if the instructor determines it.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required coursework must be approved before the student is eligible to take the exam.

Exam

Individually written term paper.

Scope: 3800-4200 words.

Grading Scale: A-F.

Examiners

Internal or external examiner(s).

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is essential for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated every semester through ongoing and final evaluations.

The results are processed by the Head of studies in dialog with student representatives and subject teachers. The programme committee follows up on student evaluations at the institute.

Reading list

The current reading list for 2026 Autumn can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 4:30:08 AM