Level/category
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 focus on the exposure
to and practice of general language functions,
both in spoken and written language (= CEFR A.1.2)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to tell something about himself or herself, his/her family and hobbies
- form simple sentences and questions in the present tense
- talk about their studies and work and living using a simple language
Course contents
Basic grammatical structures, such as the plural of nouns and the past tense ( preteritum).
Pronunciation and vocabulary.
Texts and dialogues.
The Swedish culture in both Finland and Sweden.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Swedish for Beginners 1 (or level A.1.1)
Recommended or required reading
Vi ses! Svenska för nybörjare.
Keränen, Marit - Lindroos, Camilla - Peltola, Katja
Teacher's own material.
Study activities
- Lectures - 8 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 25 hours
- Practical exercises - 25 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
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 written exam
Examination 2 oral exam
Obligatory assignments
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: Oral exam 25 %
Written exam 50 %
Assignments & active attendance in class 25 %
Teacher
Sandell Magdalena
Examiner
Sandell Magdalena
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until date 2020-05-30
The timetable of the course
Kursen startar 28.10.2019 och slutar 19.12.2019
The course starts on 28th October and ends on 19th December 2019.
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations