Brush up SwedishLaajuus (3 cr)

Course unit code: SWE002HH1AE

General information


ECTS credits
3 cr
Teaching language
English

Learning objectives

After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:

- make use of general vocabulary

- express themself orally and in writing

- understand elementary texts and simple speech

- use the most central structures of Swedish

- assess and develop their language learning skills

- take part of the course Professional Swedish/Svenska för arbetslivet

Contents

Grammar topics:

- question asking words
- time expressions and numbers
- nouns
- adjectives
- verbs
- personal pronouns
- word order

In addition to revising grammar and structures the student also practices vocabulary and expressions related to e.g. small talk and studies.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

To be able to successfully participate in this course, student needs to know the following knowledge, skills and tools:

The course is intended for students who have not passed the placement test in Swedish. The course prepares the student for the Key Competence course Professional Swedish/Svenska för arbetslivet.

The starting level of the course is A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED

Brush up implementations can not be credited in the RPL process.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

To receive the grade ”pass” the student demonstrates skills equivalent of the level A2-B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The student knows the basic vocabulary and structures of Swedish and is able to be understood in the most common communication situation.

The student has completed the mandatory assignments and exams required on the course.

Learning materials

Material on Moodle, topical publications and material handed out on contact sessions.

Go back to top of page