Intensive Introductory Course in Swedish, 7.5 credits

Intensivkurs i svenska, 7.5 hp

761G34

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Ioanna Zengler, Per Simfors

Course coordinator

Ioanna Zengler

Director of studies or equivalent

Ioanna Zengler

Contact

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Spring 2024 202401-202405 Swedish Distance
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Spring 2024 202401-202405 Swedish Distance

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1F

Entry requirements

  • General entry requirements for undergraduate studies
  • English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
  • Swedish corresponding to level A1, 7,5 ECTS credits in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent
    Exemption from Swedish

Course content

Pronunciation, Oral Exercises and Aural Comprehension, 2 points
The course comprises tasks and exercises with the emphasis on being able to ask questions, and introduce maintain and finish off a conversation. The following elements are to be convered:

•The Swedish vowel and consonant system prosody
•Aural comprehension
•Oral exercises in the form of presentations
•Dialogues, discussions etc

Reading of Texts, 2 points
Intensive training of reading skills based on short texts connected with Swedish society and cultural life. 

Grammar and Training in Written Swedish, 1 point
The course deals with basic grammatical comsepts and terms. Students study Swedish morphology and syntax and do short accompanying written assignments and exercises.

Teaching and working methods

The teaching is carried out in the form of digital lectures, seminars and exercises. The course requires the student to be able to communicate with a digital tool. In addition to this, the student must practice self-study.

Examination

Examination takes place through oral and written tasks, an oral exam and an individual written exam. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course's study guide.

If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.

If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it.

If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.

An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaining the objectives of the course.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

Three-grade scale, U, G, VG

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

Department

Institutionen för kultur och samhälle
Code Name Scope Grading scale
MUN1 Oral exam 2.5 credits U, G, VG
OBL1 Mandatory elements 2.5 credits U, G, VG
TEN1 Written exam 2.5 credits U, G, VG
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