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
4 (2018-03-19 to 2018-07-31)
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 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
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
A1.1 or Swedish for Foreigners 1
Additional information
Attendance is compulsory.
Recommended or required reading
The teacher's own material and
Levy Scherrer, Lindemalm: Rivstart A1 + A2, textbok, Natur och Kultur, 2011
ISBN: 978-91-27-66685-6
Study activities
- Lectures - 22 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 14 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 70 hours
- - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 136 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 136 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
The course grade is based on:
Written exam 50%
Oral test 25%
Participation, assignments, mid-term test 25%
Assignments and coursework 10%
Teacher
Sandell Magdalena
Examiner
Sandell Magdalena
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (39 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2018-12-20
Course enrolment period
2018-01-08 to 2018-04-10
Assessment methods
- 2018-05-28 - Exams
- 2018-05-21 - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-19 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-03-22 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-05 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-09 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-12 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-16 | 08:15 - 10:00 | D4107-08 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-19 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-23 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-04-26 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-03 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-07 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-14 | 08:15 - 10:00 | A510 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-17 | 10:15 - 14:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-23 | 09:00 - 11:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A, Written test | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-28 | 08:15 - 10:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A Written test | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-05-31 | 10:15 - 11:00 | D4109 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Sandell Magdalena | |
| 2018-06-07 | 10:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Swedish for Beginners II, Group A | Re-exam | Sandell Magdalena |