COURSE SYLLABUS
Swedish Language, Culture and Society 2, 7.5 credits
Swedish Language, Culture and Society 2, 7,5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | JSAK13 |
| Confirmed by: | Council for Undergraduate and Masters Education Aug 21, 2013 |
| Valid From: | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Version: | 10 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | The humanities (50%) and social sciences (50%)
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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 student should:
Knowledge and understanding
- have intermediate knowledge of Swedish grammar, vocabulary and everyday phrases
- have intermediate knowledge of Swedish culture and society
Skills and abilities
- have intermediate communicative skills in Swedish
- be able to improve their vocabulary and grammar by using adequate strategies
Judgement and approach
- be able to find further information in relevant subject areas and to critically evaluate that information
Contents
• Intermediate communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Intermediate Swedish grammar
• Lectures (in English and Swedish) on Swedish culture and society
Type of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually or in groups.
A digital learning platform is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
The teaching is conducted in English.The teaching is conducted in the target language and in English.
Prerequisites
Participation in the course Swedish Language, Culture and Society 1 (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
Written and oral individual examination at the end of the course.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Individual written examination 11 | 5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Individual written examination 2 | 1.5 credits | U/G |
| Individual oral presentation | 1 credit | U/G |
1 Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.
Course evaluation
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. At the end of the course, a course evaluation is performed and commented on by the course coordinator and, if possible, a student representative/student representatives (course developer/s). The evaluation, which is published on the relevant e-learning platform and submitted to the administration, is to function as a basis for future improvements to the course.
Other information
The course will give the students an increased knowledge of Swedish language and culture and train them to use the language in oral and written communication.
Course literature
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. (2014). Rivstart A1+A2 Textbok. (Second edition) Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. (2014). Rivstart A1+A2 Övningsbok. (Second edition)Stockholm: Natur & Kultur (not mandatory).
Reference Literature
Holmes, P., & Hinchliffe, I. (2013). Swedish: A Comprehensive Grammar. (Third edition) London: Routledge.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the course event on the e-learning platform
