Welcome to Karlstad University

Language and Thought, 7.5 HP

Introductory information for students admitted to Karlstad University.
It is important that you read all the information.

Before you begin your studies, you need to:

1. Create KauID
2. Register for your course

1. Create KauID

What is KauID? KauID is your digital identity at Karlstad University that allows you to log in to our digital services.


If you have studied at Kau before you do not have to create a new KauID, you can use the same KauID as last time.

2. Register for your course

You need to register on time, not to risk losing your place on the course.
Registration period: 2024-01-08 - 2024-01-15
Log in to My Kau using your KauID to register.

What is My Kau? My Kau is a personal digital service for students at Karlstad University.

It is important that you decline your admission offer if you do not wish to attend the course.


If you have been admitted late, and therefore can´t register on time, contact the administrator.

Welcome to ENAS03, ‘Language and Thought’!

Does our language restrict the thoughts we can have? What comes first, thinking or speaking? Does learning a new language shape the way we think? These are some of the questions that have sparked controversy. This course aims at introducing students to a range of issues in relation to language and thought and at providing them with a solid grounding for further participation in the debate. The course brings together findings from linguistics, psychology, and philosophy. It is an advanced course and advanced academic and self-directed learning skills as well as scholarly discourse in English are expected.

We will meet for eight interactive seminars scheduled throughout the course period. All seminars will be held in Zoom or in a hybrid format, and we will use the Canvas platform for course communications, the delivery of course materials, and the submission of assignments.

You should arrange to access the course textbook well ahead of the first session:

 Additional reading materials will be announced in Canvas at the start of the course.

 Assessment:

Other course information:

Detailed course information is available on the learning management platform Canvas.

New student

There is a lot to think about when you start university, we know! We have gathered some useful information to help you, don’t forget to read the checklist!
kau.se/newstudent

Go to Canvas

In the course, we use the learning platform Canvas. Canvas is a tool that offers a digital learning environment.
Once you have registered for your course in My Kau, you can log in to Canvas and access important course information.

Finding your way around the University

Use the campus map MazeMap to locate buildings and rooms Go to MazeMap

Reading List

View reading list
Please note that the reading list may be revised until six weeks before the start of the course.

Schedule

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Please note that the schedule may change up to two weeks before the course starts. Check the schedule on a regular basis to get the latest information on locations and times as there may be changes during the course as well.

Can we help you?

ADMINISTRATOR: Josefin Rönnqvist  

COURSE CONVENOR: Andrea Schalley  

STUDY AND CAREER COUNSELLOR: Louise Laurenson