Course syllabus autumn 2021
Course syllabus autumn 2021
Title
Swedish Language, Culture and Society 1A
Swedish title
Svenska och svensk kultur och samhälle 1A
Course code
AK310E
Credits
5 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Education and Society
Syllabus approval date
2021-05-26
Syllabus valid from
2021-08-30
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + English 6
Level
Basic level
No main field.
Progression level
G1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course can normally be a part of a first-cycle qualification.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to develop elementary knowledge and skills in the Swedish language as well as a basic introduction to Swedish society and culture.
Course contents
The course builds a very simple vocabulary and the most basic grammatical parts for oral and written weekday communication and - production in Swedish. The course also contains reading of very simple phrases and sentences. In all parts, the Swedish everyday life /the student life stands in focus. In addition to what is brought up in the language instruction Swedish culture and Swedish social life will be presented and discussed in English.
After finishing the course, the student will have a knowledge of Swedish that corresponds to approximately 50% of Level A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference scale (CEFR).
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student can:
1. use a simple basic vocabulary of commonplace Swedish words and phrases
2. read and understand short phrases and sentences in very simple Swedish
3. write very short and simple texts about themselves and their daily lives in Swedish
4. demonstrate mastery of the most basic grammatical constructions in Swedish
5. understand and orally produce very simple sentences and phrases about themselves
6. describe basic aspects of Swedish social and cultural life.
Learning activities
Learning activities are lectures, practical exercises - both individual and in groups- , role-plays, dialogues and discussions. Other Learning activities are independent studies and writing. The student will practice practical language skills through web-based material, for example the Swedish Institute's beginner's course Learning Swedish.
Assessment
Exam 1: Written Sit-in Exam, 3 credits. The exam examines learning outcomes 1-4.
Exam 2: Oral Exam, 1 credit. The exam examines learning outcomes 5.
Exam 3: Written Assignment, 1 credit. The exam examines learning outcome 6.
The grades of Oral examination and Written Assignment is Pass/Fail (G/U)
Grading criteria for the course are announced by the course director in the beginning of the course.
For all assessments, the basis must be such that individual performance can be distinguished.
Course literature and other study material
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl (Latest edition). Rivstart A1 + A2. Textbok. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur. (30 p)
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl (Latest edition). Rivstart A1 + A2. Övningsbok. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur. (30 p)
Material for Swedish culture and Swedish social life will be distributed by the teacher.
Additional material may be introduced but no more than 100 pages.
Course evaluation
All students are given the opportunity to complete a written evaluation at the end of the course, and a summary of the results will be made available.
Students also have opportunities to orally evaluate the course.
Students influence is exercised through direct conversations about the various elements of the course.
Additional information
This is a translation of the course
syllabus approved in Swedish