Study Guide

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.

Students:
- can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
- can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
- can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails) and manages work related telephone conversations, company presentations and other spoken communication situations
- can use polite phrases
- knows the basic terminology of the field

Content

- Telling about oneself and one´s studies
- job search
- complimentary phrases and small talk
- written and oral communication at work, e.g. company presentation in your field, e-mail, telephone communication
- professional texts in your field

Qualifications

B1 skill level

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but mistakes hinder comprehension. Can understand slow, clear speech and simple professional texts. Copes competently with predictable work situations. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages. European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will communicate using basic structures with near-flawless accuracy and understand the basic vocabulary of the profession. The student can cope reasonably well with anticipated work situations. Pronounces intelligibly. European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1/B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student uses a wide range of structures and a broad professional vocabulary to communicate almost flawlessly. is active and copes independently and fluently in written and oral situations in working life. Pronunciation in the target language. Level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Further information

Attendance rate minimum of 50% of contact hours. Supervised exam.

The course includes the completion of the so-called 'official Swedish' (official Swedish = oral and written proficiency in Swedish for civil servants). Oral and written language skills are assessed separately on a scale of good (4-5) and satisfactory (1-3).