Basic Business Swedish: written partLaajuus (2.5 cr)

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is that students achieve oral and written proficiency in basic business Swedish as required in working life.

Contents

Upon successful completion of the course, the student can manage everyday working life situations in Swedish. The student has a command of basic Swedish grammar and business vocabulary. The student is familiar with Nordic society and business culture.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Secondary school Swedish or corresponding proficiency.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The course spans one period. The course covers CONTACT or BLENDED lessons, exercises, independent studies and other assignments.

The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h.

A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher (Marketta Keisu) well in advance before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 0-5.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student is able to use everyday Swedish language and is managing simple and routine-like everyday tasks at work in Swedish. The student is able to understand simple texts that concern topical issues and business life. The student is able to produce simple messages that are understandable concerning the grammar. The student masters the central vocabulary in
business Swedish.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student is able to independently use everyday Swedish language and is managing most of the everyday tasks at work in Swedish. The student is able to understand messages that concern topical issues and business life. The student produces often clear and consistent messages, and he/she is able to choose the style that is commonly appropriate to the situation. The student masters Swedish grammar and the central vocabulary in business Swedish.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student is able to comprehensively use everyday Swedish language and is managing well everyday tasks in Swedish at work. The student is able to understand fluent messages that concern topical issues and business life. The student produces clear and consistent messages, and he/she is able to choose the style that is appropriate to the situation. The student masters well Swedish grammar and the central vocabulary in business Swedish.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Written exam 100%

Learning materials

All basic materials can be downloaded from Moodle.