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Linguistics: Semantics 2

Course
LI2030
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-24078
Course content
Tuition
Full education cost: 12 250 SEK
First payment: 12 250 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Application opens 16 March 2026

About

The course provides an overview of theories of linguistic meaning – semantic theories and their relation to related scientific fields. The course covers the history of semantics, basic semantic concepts, applications of semantics, and semantic analysis. A selection of semantic concepts and theories are presented in more detail and partially formalised.

Prerequisites and selection

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

Facilities

The Faculty of Humanities is located in the Humanisten building at Renströmsgatan 6. The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science has its premises on the 5th floor. Both the Faculty of Humanities and the adjacent Humanities Library offer several study areas and group rooms.

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Exchange opportunities

There are also opportunities to study abroad for students on freestanding courses. Within the humanities, you can choose to go on an educational student exchange.

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The course is mainly taught by means of lectures, seminars, workshops and project work (or equivalent).