Swedish preparatory course (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

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

Materials

Materials by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Spoken and written exercises
Listening comprehension exercises
Group and pair work
Independent learning

Exam schedules

A final exam at the end of the course.

Student workload

54 h

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).

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

Minimum attendance 50%.
Skills demonstration not possible.