Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- After the course, you are able to use simple language to talk about your hobbies and to plan leisure time activities together with others.
- You are able to talk about yourself, your family and everyday life, to talk about what you like and dislike and what you have done or experienced.
- The course equips students with the basic Swedish skills needed in everyday communicative situations.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 25.02.2019 - 08.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Hanna Husu
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heidi Laurikainen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Target level: A1 - A2
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English, Swedish
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Communication exercises where students use Swedish for instance in discussions, planning, decision-making, telling about things and introducing something or someone.
- Topics include leisure time and culture, the weather and calendar dates, family, work and everyday life.
- The course also covers adjectives, verbs, word order, nouns, expressions of time and ordinal numbers.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Written examination. In addition to the examination, passing the course requires regular and active attendance and doing the requisite coursework.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
24 - 36 h (teaching in small groups) + 43 - 55 h (independent work) + 2 h (final exam)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
According to teacher´s instructions
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Replaces LC-5712 Swedish for International Students 1B.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
LC-5771 or equivalent knowledge