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 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

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

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