English reading challenges facing students transitioning from secondary education to (Swedish-medium) university education

This short paper presents three student scenarios showcasing academic reading expectations across different disciplinary learning settings for undergraduate study in Sweden. A brief discussion is offered around the pervasive presence of English texts in what is – nominally at least – Swedish-medium education. Implications for students’ transition from secondary to tertiary education are briefly provided.

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Nordic Journal of Language Teaching and Learning
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2024-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.46364/njltl.v12i2.1257
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Second Language Learning and Teaching
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English reading challenges facing students transitioning from secondary education to (Swedish-medium) university education

Hans Malmström
Nordic Journal of Language Teaching and Learning
Second Language Learning and Teaching
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English reading challenges facing students transitioning from secondary education to (Swedish-medium) university education

Hans Malmström
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Abstract

This short paper presents three student scenarios showcasing academic reading expectations across different disciplinary learning settings for undergraduate study in Sweden. A brief discussion is offered around the pervasive presence of English texts in what is – nominally at least – Swedish-medium education. Implications for students’ transition from secondary to tertiary education are briefly provided.

Nordic Journal of Language Teaching and LearningVol. 12(2)
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