Swedish for Foreign Students, Level A2, 7.5 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Entry requirements

The course is aimed both at ERASMUS students and at other students here on an agreement with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who have completed the course “Swedish for Foreign Students, level A1, 7.5 ECTS”, or who have the same level of language knowledge of Swedish (level A1 according to CEFR/The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Prerequisites

The course is aimed both at ERASMUS students and at other students here on an agreement with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who have completed the course “Swedish for Foreign Students, level A1, 7.5 ECTS”, or who have the same level of language knowledge of Swedish (level A1 according to CEFR/The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should have command of the Swedish language equal to level A2, according to CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• understand sentences and common expressions relating to immediate needs (such as very basic information about the individual student and his/her family, shopping, local geography, occupation)
• communicate in simple and common situations, which require a simple and concrete exchange of information
• in simple terms describe aspects of the student’s own background, his/her closest surroundings and the circumstances in areas related to his/her immediate needs.

Course content

Text
Study of texts that are adapted to the course level and that are used as a basis for reading and listening comprehension exercises, for systematic vocabulary training and as a basis for oral and written tasks.

Oral Comprehension
Exercises in listening comprehension, pronunciation and oral communication

Grammar and Written Proficiency
Study of basic Swedish grammar, with a focus on syntax. Exercises in the writing of texts.

Teaching and working methods

Teaching is given in the form of classes, seminars and exercises.
To a great extent, the different parts are integrated. In addition to the instruction given, it is necessary to carry out individual studies.

Examination

Examination consists of continuous assessment throughout the course, as well as of one oral exam and one written exam at the end of the course. Detailed information about examination is found in the study guide.

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

Other information

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

The 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 will the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men’s and women’s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

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