Language policy in Swedish higher education: A contextualised perspective

Abstract

In light of two main axes, namely internationalisation of higher education (HE) and national language policy discourse, this article investigates the answers provided by Swedish higher education institutions (HEIs) regarding the position of the national language and English. It first illustrates the phenomenon of internationalisation of Swedish HE and the use of English in Swedish HEIs. Then, by analysing several official documents, it investigates the simultaneous process of implementing a national policy, as well as the position of English and Swedish in the HE domain in light of this national policy. It then reviews the problems encountered by students and teachers when using English as a medium of instruction. The paper next exposes the language policy adopted by two Swedish HEIs and investigates the problems encountered and the solutions proposed to enhance linguistic diversity in Swedish HE at large. The paper concludes with a brief overview of the language issues pervading other domains, such as media, politics and business.

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