Swedish preparatory courseLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: LT00CW33
Objective
Students improve their communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written skills. They will expand their vocabulary and master the basic structures of Swedish. They will be competent in writing a text that varies in structure. Students will also acquire a positive attitude toward developing their language skills.
Content
Basic language structures
Texts for practising basic general and business vocabulary
Listening and oral exercises
Essays
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is assessed pass/fail.
Pass:
Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary in oral and written communication, but mistakes may to some extent disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts and manage reasonably well in familiar everyday situations. Understandable pronunciation.
80% compulsory attendance in lessons.
Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
Materials
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Further information
The course has an attendance requirement of 50 %. The course cannot be completed with competence demonstration.