Study Guide

Objective

The student can communicate in Swedish orally and in writing in work-related communication situations. The student can engage in discussions about their field and workplace, and enhance their knowledge of the field through Swedish-language articles and other source materials. The student:
- Can introduce themselves, discuss their education, and talk about their work experience.
- Manages job application situations.
- Can write messages related to the workplace and handle oral communication situations.
- Masters polite expressions and everyday speech situations.
- Is familiar with basic terminology in their field.

Content

- Introducing oneself and discussing one's studies
- Job hunting
- Polite phrases and casual conversational situations (small talk)
- Written and oral communication in the workplace, e.g., phone, email, counseling, company presentations
- Professional texts in one's own field

Qualifications

Mastery of key structures and general vocabulary in the Swedish language.
Previous studies in the Swedish language at the secondary level are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hinder understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and relatively easy professional texts. They manage adequately in predictable work-related situations. There is noticeable influence from other languages in pronunciation. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student uses basic structures in communication almost flawlessly and employs professional vocabulary understandably. The student manages reasonably well in anticipated work-related situations. Pronunciation is understandable. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B1/B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student uses almost flawless communication with versatile structures and extensive professional vocabulary. They are active and handle independently and fluently written and oral situations in the workplace. Pronunciation is native-like. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B2.

Further information

Attendance minimum 50% of contact hours. Supervised exam.

The course includes the completion of so-called "official Swedish" for students in bio- and food technology as well as agrology (official Swedish = oral and written proficiency in the Swedish language for public sector personnel). Oral and written language skills are assessed separately on a scale of excellent (4–5) and satisfactory (1–3). Food and hospitality students complete official Swedish in connection with the Svenska 2 course.