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 have the skills needed to introduce yourself or someone else and to use simple greeting or parting phrases.
- You understand numbers, prices and times, are able to talk about where you live or describe your normal day using simple language, and you know the language needed to buy basic things or order something at a restaurant or café.
- The course equips the students with the basic Swedish skills needed in simple everyday communicative situations.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 17.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Hanna Husu
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Piritta Mikkonen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Target level: A1
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 with discussion of work, studies, family and language skills.
- You will learn to give your address and phone number in Swedish.
- You will practice using greeting and parting phrases.
- The course also teaches the alphabet, numerals, expressions of time, verbs, word order, pronouns, interrogatives and nouns.
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) + final exam 2 h
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-5711 Swedish for International Students 1A.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is intended for beginners.