COURSE SYLLABUS

Swedish for International Students 1 3 credits

Svenska för internationella studenter 1
First cycle, S0046P
Version
Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - Spring 2022 Sp 4
The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.


Education level
First cycle
Grade scale
G U 3 4 5
Subject
Swedish
Subject group (SCB)
Swedish/Scandinavian Languages

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6


More information about English language requirements


Selection

The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.



Course Aim
After finished course, the student is to have gained basic language skills. The student must:
  • handle everyday language situations so that the student can present themselves and their background in Swedish
  • be able to read and understand simple Swedish texts
  • be able to make use of basic knowledge about the structure of the Swedish language

Contents
The course includes:
  • basic vocabulary, phrases and grammar such as word order of principal clauses, the present tense and pronouns.
  • basic vocabulary
  • time expressions
  • pronunciation training
  • listening comprehension
  • basic everyday phrases

Realization
Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website.
Teaching and learning is done by short walkthroughs and practical exercises designed to make the student try and develop their abilities in Swedish. The student must:
  • be able to recount everyday events both in speech and in writing
  • perform oral and written assignments both individually and in groups
  • perform listening comprehension exercises
  • acquire knowledge of basic grammar
  • perform reading comprehension exercises
Active participation during lessons as well as home studies are a requirement for the student to attain the knowledge required for a passing grade.

Examination
If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided.
Written examination.

Examiner
Katja Merkle Söderholm

Transition terms
The course S0046P is equal to SX008S

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2015 Sp 1
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl (2014). Rivstart A1+A2.Textbok. Natur och kultur: Stockholm. ISBN 978-91-27-4342-02 (chapters1-3).

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Course offered by
Department of Health, Education and Technology

Modules
CodeDescriptionGrade scaleCrStatusFrom periodTitle
0001Written examG U 3 4 53.00MandatoryA14

Syllabus established
by Monica Johansson, Head of Department at the Department of Arts, Communication and Education 14 Feb 2014

Last revised
by Anna Öqvist, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Health, Education and Technology underdepartment Pedagogy, language and didactics 10 Feb 2021
Published:18 December 2013
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