The course takes place in period

4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)

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 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

Huldén Barbara

Examiner

Huldén Barbara

Group size

No limit (43 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2019-09-30

Course enrolment period

2020-03-09 to 2020-04-05

Assessment methods

  • 2019-05-20 - Exams
  • 2019-05-22 - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-03-23 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-03-25 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-06 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-08 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-13 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-15 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-20 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-22 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-27 09:15 - 11:30 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-04-29 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-04 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-06 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-11 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-13 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-18 09:15 - 11:30 D4109 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara
2020-05-20 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Huldén Barbara

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