Course syllabus autumn 2009
Course syllabus autumn 2009
Title
Swedish Language, Culture and Society I
Swedish title
Svenska för internationella studenter - språk, kultur och samhällsliv I
Course code
SV211S
Credits
10 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Board of Studies at Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2009-03-09
Syllabus valid from
2009-09-01
Entry requirements
The special prerequisite for this course, besides basic eligibility for university studies, is fieldeligibility 6: Civics A and English B. Applicants are exempted from the Civics A requirement.
Level
Basic level
No main field.
Progression level
G1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
Independent course: may form part of a Swedish degree.
Course contents
Course content
Speaking and Listening:
- Simple oral communication
- Listening comprehension
- Pronunciation
Writing:
- Simple Texts
- Knowledge of Words and Phrases
- Grammar
- The Structure and Function of Language
Reading
- Simple Texts
- Vocabulary
- The Structure and Function of Language
Culture and Society:
- In addition to the language tuition, there will be a number of lectures in English during which Swedish society and culture are presented and discussed.
Progression is achieved through the integration of the separate components. Focus is placed throughout on daily life/student life in Sweden.
Learning outcomes
The course is aimed at international students and seeks to provide them with elementary knowledge and skills in the Swedish language as well as a basic introduction to Swedish society and culture.
Knowledge and understanding
After finishing the course, the student:
- can show basic knowledge and understanding of Swedish society and culure;
- can show basic knowledge of Swedish phonetics and the structure of Swedish grammar and
- can show knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives: environment, gender, migration and ethnicity.
Applying knowledge and understanding
After finishing the course, the student:
- is able to use Swedish, both orally and in writing, in everyday contexts and can apply therein their knowledge of Swedish grammar and phonetics;
- can reflect upon the structure and function of Swedish;
- can understand spoken Swedish in everyday contexts and
- can apply knowledge of Malmö University’s perspectives to issues pertaining to Swedish Studies.
Making judgments and communication skills
After finishing the course, the student:
- can, based on their understanding and awareness of the structure and function of Swedish, continue to develop their knowledge of the language independently.
Learning activities
Learning activities include both skills training and procurement of knowledge. In addition to imparting knowledge, the teaching will introduce students to Swedish society.
Teaching is carried out in the form of lectures, lessons, practical exercises (both individually and in groups), role-plays, dialogues and discussions. Films and music are used as a basis for discussion.
Additional learning activities are self-study and writing. The method of working is process oriented.
Students have access to Malmö University’s computers and language laboratory in order to improve their skills.
Assessment
Students’ oral ability is tested by means of continuous assessment.
In addition, there is a written examination at the end of the course.
Re-sit examinations:
Students who do not pass the regular course exams have the minimum of two re-sit opportunities. Re-sits follow the same form as the original exams, apart from re-sits for group work, which take the form of individual written and oral assignments.
Course literature and other study material
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. 2007: Rivstart A1 + A2. Textbok + Övningsbok. Natur & Kultur.
Bokpaket: All About Sweden: Svenska Institutet
Additional material such as newspaper articles and the like may be introduced in the course, but no more than 200 pages.
Films and music are supplied by the teacher.
Course evaluation
All students are offered an opportunity to give oral or written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available on the school’s web-pages.
The students are also given a possibility to offer oral feedback during the course.
Student participation takes place through the course council and through direct discussion regarding the different elements of the course.