COURSE SYLLABUS
Swedish 3, 7.5 credits
Swedish 3, 7,5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | JS3A17 |
| Confirmed by: | Council for Undergraduate and Masters Education Apr 25, 2007 |
| Valid From: | Jan 17, 2011 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | The humanities
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| Subject group: | SV1
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| Specialised in: | G1F
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of the course the students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
1.Understand various written and spoken constructions of the Swedish language.
Skills and abilities
2.Read, write and speak good ordinary Swedish in various situations
3.Construct and express opinions in good Swedish
Judgement and approach
4.Be able to analyse how to use the Swedish language in different situations
5.Be able to analyse current affairs and cultural differences
Contents
- Deepening knowledge of the Swedish language and grammar
- Pronunciation and listening exercises
- Text reading
- Text writing
- Oral individual presentations
- Swedish culture and intercultural awareness
- Overview of Swedish current affairs through media
Type of instruction
Lessons, group discussions and role play where students are expected to participate actively. Active attendance, at least 80% of the lessons, is compulsory.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General prerequisites and Swedish 2 (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be examined in an individual written examination (60%of course result) and written text (15 % of course result)
Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 5 will be examined in an individual oral presentation(15% of course result) and active attendance (10 % of course result).
The grade is translated to the ECTS grading scale (A, B, C, D, E, Fx or F).
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Examination | 7.5 credits | U/G/VG |
Course evaluation
At the outset of the course the course manager ensures that course evaluators are elected (or exist) among the students. The course evaluation is carried out continuously as well as at the end of the course. On the completion of the course the course evaluators and course manager discuss the course evaluation and possible improvements. The result is reported to, among others, the Associate Dean for Education, the Council for Undergraduate and Master Education, and the Board of Directors of JIBS. The course manager shall at the outset of the following course report results and measures taken in the previous course evaluation.
Course literature
Literature
Articles from print and online media
Grammar handouts will be distributed during the course
Information about Sweden in Swedish www.sweden.se
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl. Rivstart A1 + A2 Textbok. Natur & Kultur, Stockholm. ISBN 978-91-27-66685-6 (will be distributed by JIBS).
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl. Rivstart A1 + A2. Övningsbok. Natur & Kultur, Stockholm. ISBN 978-91-27-66686-3 (will be distributed by JIBS).
Göransson, Ulla; Helander, Annika & Parada Mai. På svenska 2! Lärobok. Folkuniversitetets förlag, Lund. ISBN 91-7434-462-5 (will be available at JIBS)
