The course takes place in period

1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)

Level/category

Other studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge of the Swedish language and how to use it in everyday situations (= CEFR A.1.1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- cope in routine everyday situations (orally)
- be acquainted with the Swedish alphabet
- write very simple messages (e.g. filling in one's personal data on a form)
- to form simple declarative sentences and questions in the present tense both orally and in writing
- understand simple statements about himself/herself
- 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 very slowly

Course contents

Basic structures of the language (present tense, singular etc.), pronunciation, phrases and vocabulary
Texts and dialogues
Culture and the Nordic countries

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Additional information

At least 70 % presence at the lessons and two assignments

Recommended or required reading

Vi ses! Svenska för nybörjare.
Keränen, Marit - Lindroos, Camilla - Peltola, Katja
Teacher's own material

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Small-group work - 8 hours
  • Individual studies - 75 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 133 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

Course grade: Written exam 60 %

Activity/attendance 40 %

Teacher

Back-Seemer Susanna

Examiner

Back-Seemer Susanna

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (29 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Måndagar och onsdagar kl. 16.00 - 18.00 från 3.9.2018 till 17.10.2018.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 16.00 to 18.00 beginning 3th September 2018 to 17th October 2018.

Course enrolment period

2018-04-15 to 2019-07-31

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • 2017-10-16 - Demonstrations and presentations
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-05 16:30 - 18:15 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-17 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-19 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-03 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna
2018-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 B522 Svenska för nybörjare 1 Back-Seemer Susanna

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