The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2005 (international students) - General studies
- Industrial management 2006 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2005 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2006 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2007 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2008 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2013 - The global economy
- International business 2014 - The global economy
- International business 2015 - The global economy
- International business 2016 - Languages
- International business 2017 - Languages
- International business 2018 - Languages
- International business 2019 - Languages
- International business 2020 - Languages
- International business 2021 - Professional communication - foundation studies
- International business 2022 - Professional communication - foundation studies
- International business 2023 - Professional communication - foundation studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - General studies
The course takes place in period
4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to focus on the exposure
to and practice of general language functions, both
in spoken and written language.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to
-discuss his/her studies, work and housing
-communicate orally in shop/café and restaurant
settings
-ask for directions and also give directions
-use the numerals 1-1000
-tell an interlocutor about himself/herself,
his/her family and hobbies
-talk about the weather/the days of the week/the
months of the year, the seasons of the year
-manage simple oral situations where health is
the issue
-write simple messages
-form simple declarative sentences and questions
in the present tense and the past tense both
orally and in writing
-understand simple statements about
himself/herself (reading comprehension)
-grasp the essential information in simple texts
which deal with everyday life (reading
comprehension)
-understand words and expressions about
himself/herself and his/her local environment
when the interlocutor is speaking slowly
- CEFR A1.2.
Course contents
Basic structures of the language, Everyday
situations, Discussing one's future, Work and
Studies, On the telephone. Life in the Nordic
countries.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Swedish for Beginners 1 (A1.1)
Additional information
Attendance is compulsory.
Recommended or required reading
We use the book: Vi ses! Svenska för nybörjare.
By: Keränen, Lindroos & Peltola 2018, Otava.
The book includes dialogues and exercises and is
used both in the first and the second course in
Swedish. Get the book before the first lecture!
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 55 hours
- - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Attendance is mandatory at all time.
The course grade is based on:
Written exam 50%
Oral test 25%
Participation, assignments, mid-term test 25%
Assignments and coursework 10%
Teacher
Bäckman Sindy
Examiner
Huldén Barbara
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (50 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-03-06 to 2023-04-02
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2023-03-22 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-03-27 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-03-29 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-03 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-05 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-12 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-17 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-19 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-24 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-04-26 | 12:30 - 14:00 | A409 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-05-03 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-05-08 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-05-10 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Guest Annika Luther Author | Bäckman Sindy |
2023-05-15 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-05-17 | 12:30 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy | |
2023-05-22 | 10:00 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners 2 IB | Bäckman Sindy |