DS1500 Swedish 1, Elementary Level 7.5 credits
Svenska 1, grundnivå
The course is basic and for students who have no previous knowledge of Swedish.
| Educational level | First cycle | Academic level (A-D) | B |
| Subject area |
Techonology |
Grade scale | A, B, C, D, E, FX, F |
Course offerings
Autumn 12 Måndag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51255 |
| Start date | 03/09/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 50 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Autumn 12 Tisdag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51254 |
| Start date | 04/09/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 50 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Autumn 12 Onsdag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51253 |
| Start date | 05/09/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 50 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Autumn 12 Torsdag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51252 |
| Start date | 06/09/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 50 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Autumn 12 Fredag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51251 |
| Start date | 07/09/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 50 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Tisdag fm for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61345 |
| Start date | 15/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 20 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Tisdag em for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61346 |
| Start date | 15/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 20 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Onsdag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61347 |
| Start date | 16/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 20 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Torsdag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61348 |
| Start date | 17/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 20 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Fredag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61349 |
| Start date | 18/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 20 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective course for all programmes |
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Spring 13 Intensiv Jun for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P5 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 40003 |
| Start date | 03/06/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 27 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 18 - 32 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Target group | Elective intensive course for all programmes |
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Learning outcomes
EU language portfolio levels A1/A2 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
- understand and report facts in an oral presentation on familiar subjects (level A2)
Reading comprehension
- understand and give an account of information from various elementary (level A2)
- identify facts from simple authentic texts (level A2)
Speaking
- use the language with correct application of basic Swedish grammar and a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish pronunciation and prosody, in simple everyday situations and short presentations, and also describe elementary aspects of Swedish life and institutions (level A1)
Writing
- use the language with correct application of basic Swedish grammar and a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish spelling in everyday situations, and also describe elementary aspects of Swedish life and institutions (level A1).
Course main content
Elementary Swedish grammar. Pronunciation practice, practice in understanding, writing short essays, speaking and reading simple texts. Short presentations. An introduction to Swedish life and institutions.
Eligibility
General entrance requirements for university studies. Applicants should have no preknowledge of Swedish.
Prerequisites
See under Eligibility
Literature
Kompendium
Norstedts svenska fickordbok
Essentials of Swedish grammar, Åke Viberg, Kerstin Ballardini, Sune Stjärnlöf
Examination
- INLA - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TENA - Oral Examination, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TENB - Written Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENC - Written Examination, 1.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Requirements for final grade
75% attendance. Pass all credit-giving exams.
Offered by
ECE/Language and Communication
Contact
Cecilia Melin Weissenborn, cmweiss@kth.se, 08-790 6126
Examiner
Dorota Lubinska <lubinska@kth.se>
Cecilia Melin Weissenborn <cmweiss@kth.se>
Charlotte Hurdelbrink <hurdel@kth.se>
Supplementary information
The course has limited participation. Students who are not present at course start lose their place on the course.
The course programme may be subject to changes and courses with an insufficient number of students can be cancelled, get merged together with other courses or get the number of lessons reduced.
The language of instruction is partly English.
Given as an intensive fast pace course in June and August.
Add-on studies
Swedish 2, Advanced Beginner’s Level (A2/B1)
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 12.