SP-1-004 (0) - Swedish for Beginners I, Group A

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3 (2019-01-01 to 2019-03-17)

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Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge of the Swedish language and how to use it in everyday situations. The aim is furthermore to acquaint the student with Swedish and Nordic culture,customs and geography.

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
-cope in routine everyday situations (orally)
-master the Swedish alphabet and the basics of the Swedish pronunciation.
-write simple messages (e.g. filling in one's personal data on a form)
-form simple declarative sentences and questions in the present 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

Basic structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Culture and the Nordic countries.

None. The level for this course is CEFR A1.1.

Attendance in classes is compulsory at all time.

We use the book: Vi ses! Svenska för nybörjare. By: Keränen, Lindroos & Peltola 2018, Otava.
Available for example here: https://www.adlibris.com/fi/sv/bok/vi-ses-9789511310600 External link
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!

• Lectures - 55 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
• Practical exercises - 10 hours
• Small-group work - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 50 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
• Essay,30.1 Group assignment 21.2

Attendance is mandatory (at least 75% in order to attend the exams), because we practice pronunciation, interaction and your spoken skills during the lectures.
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations: The course grade is based on:

Written exam 50%
Oral test 25%
Active participation and assignments 25%

Sandell Magdalena

Sandell Magdalena

https://elearning.arcada.fi External link

No limit (34 students enrolled)

Until date 2019-05-30

2018-12-25 to 2019-01-21

• 2019-03-06 - Exams
• 2019-03-11 - Demonstrations and presentations
• 2019-02-21 - Reports and productions
• 2019-01-30 - Other assignments