DS1510 Swedish 2, Advanced Beginners Level 7.5 credits
Svenska 2, fortsättningsnivå
For students who have studied the basics 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 | 51250 |
| 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 | 51249 |
| 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 | 51248 |
| 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 | 51247 |
| 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 | 51246 |
| 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 Måndag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61340 |
| Start date | 14/01/2013 | 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 for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61341 |
| 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 | 61342 |
| 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 | 61343 |
| 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 | 61344 |
| 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 | 40004 |
| 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 A2/B1 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
- understand and distinguish the main content of clear standard speech on well-known topics (level A2)
Reading comprehension
- identify and give an account of the content of authentic texts, such as simple newspaper and simple popular science articles (level B1)
Speaking
- use the language with a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish pronunciation and prosody and correct application of basic Swedish grammar in simple informal situations, such as studies, work and leisure time, and also describe certain aspects of Swedish life and institutions (level A2)
- give a short, individually prepared presentation on a familiar subject. (level A2/B1)
Writing
- use the language with a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish spelling and correct application of basic Swedish grammar in simple informal situations, such as studies, work and leisure time, and also describe certain aspects of Swedish life and institutions. (level A2)
Course main content
Basic reading and oral skills. Swedish grammar, pronunciation practice, practice in understanding, speaking and reading different types of simple texts. Writing practice. Writing of short essays and simple letters. Swedish life and institutions.
Eligibility
General entrance requirements for university studies. A pass in Swedish 1 elementary level: DS1500, DS1501, DS1502, DS1503, DS1504, DS1506, DS1507, DS1508 eller DS150N or equivalent and a compulsory placement test before applying. See our website for the test and more information
Prerequisites
See under Eligibility
Literature
Kompendium
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
Berit Håkansson, tel. 790 9603, beritha@kth.se
Examiner
Cecilia Melin Weissenborn <cmweiss@kth.se>
Charlotte Hurdelbrink <hurdel@kth.se>
Dorota Lubinska <lubinska@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.
Given as an intensive fast pace course in June and August.
The language of instruction is partly English.
Add-on studies
Swedish 3, Intermediate Level
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 12.