English Words and Metaphors for Emotions 7.5 credits

About the course

The course is divided into two modules:

Module 1: Theory and method, 4.5 credits

This module studies metaphor and metonymy, two basic processes and concepts in cognitive linguistic research on emotion concepts, from a theoretical and methodological perspective. Particular attention is paid to differences between emotion concepts. Furthermore, this module deals with historical changes in the meanings of words for emotions and emotion concepts. In this course, students are trained to describe emotion concepts from these points of view.

Module 2: Individual assignment, 3.0 credits

In this module, students will carry out a practical application of the theories and methods discussed in Module 1.

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Autumn 2025
- English Words and Metaphors for Emotions
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Submit a late application
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  25%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-14100
  
  Outline for distance course
  All communication is via the course learning platform. Two obligatory seminars are conducted at specific times via video conferencing tools. More information can be found in the “welcome letter”.
  
  Access to a computer with broadband internet connection is required for participating in and completing the course tasks. For information on technical requirements, see “Technical Requirements for Online Courses” https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument.
  
  Eligibility Gy: Knowledge of English equivalent of English 6/English Course B. Univ: At least 90 ECTS including at least 15 ECTS with academic progression (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system) in English, or equivalent knowledge.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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