The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2005 (international students) - General studies
- Industrial management 2006 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2005 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2006 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2007 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2008 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2013 - The global economy
- International business 2014 - The global economy
- International business 2015 - The global economy
- International business 2016 - Languages
- International business 2017 - Languages
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - General studies
The course takes place in period
3 (2018-01-01 to 2018-03-18)
Level/category
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.
Additional information
Attendance in classes is compulsory.
Recommended or required reading
The teacher's own material and Levy Scherrer, Lindemalm: Rivstart A1 + A2, övningsbok. Stockholm: Natur och Kultur, 2011.
Study activities
- Lectures - 15 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 35 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 63 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
The course grade is based on:
Written exam 50%
Oral test 25%
Active participation and assignments 25%
Assignments and coursework 10
Teacher
Sandell Magdalena
Examiner
Sandell Magdalena
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (40 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2018-05-30
Course enrolment period
2017-11-13 to 2018-01-15
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-12 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B320 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-01-15 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-01-17 | 15:30 - 17:30 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-01-22 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-01-26 | 12:30 - 15:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-01-29 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-02 | 10:15 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-05 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-07 | 16:00 - 17:45 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-12 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-14 | 16:00 - 17:45 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-19 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-23 | 10:15 - 14:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-02-26 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-03-02 | 12:30 - 14:15 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-03-05 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B522 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-03-12 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-03-16 | 10:15 - 15:00 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | ||
| 2018-03-20 | 14:00 - 16:00 | B327 | Swedish for Beginners I, Group A Re-exam | Sandell Magdalena |