The course takes place in period

3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)

Level/category

General studies

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 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.

Learning outcomes

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

Course contents

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

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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

Additional information

Attendance in classes is compulsory at all time.

Recommended or required reading

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 External link-
9789511310600
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 - 55 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 10 hours
  • Small-group work - 10 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 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-)

Assessment requirements

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%

Teacher

Huldén Barbara

Examiner

Huldén Barbara

Group size

No limit (44 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2020-05-30

Course enrolment period

2019-12-24 to 2020-01-20

Assessment methods

2020-03-16 - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-01-13 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-01-15 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-01-20 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-01-22 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-01-27 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-01-29 12:30 - 15:00 D4107-08 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-03 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-05 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-10 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-12 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-17 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-19 12:30 - 14:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-24 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-02-26 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-02 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-04 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-09 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-11 09:45 - 12:30 D4103 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Muntlig examen Huldén Barbara
2020-03-11 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-16 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-18 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Huldén Barbara

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