126-145 Beginners Swedish B

Note

Formerly available as 126-061. Students who have completed 126-061 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

1st and 2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Catrin Norrby

Corequisites

126-144 Beginners Swedish A

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Four hours of language classes per week

Subject Description

This subject is an introduction to the Swedish language. It focuses on the acquisition of basic reading and writing skills, with emphasis placed on vocabulary and on the basic principles of grammar. Students will develop an understanding of the structure of Swedish so that they can read and write simple texts in Swedish.

Generic Skills

  • have acquired reading and writing skills;

  • be able to work efficiently as a team member and have an understanding of social and cultural diversity.

Assessment

A 2-hour written examination 50% (end of the semester), weekly assignments totalling 1000 words 20% (throughout the semester), and a 1-hour mid-term test 30% (during the semester).

Prescribed Texts

  • U Göransson and M Parada, På svenska 1. Lärobok. Kursverksamhetens förlag.
  • U Göransson and M Parada, På svenska 1. Övningsbok. Kursverksamhetens förlag.
  • U Göransson and M Parada, På svenska 1. Studiehäfte. Kursverksamhetens förlag.


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