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DS1516 Swedish 2, Advanced Beginners Level 7.5 credits

Svenska 2, fortsättningsnivå

Please note

This course is dormant.

For students who have previously 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

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

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.

Disposition

48 lessons divided into 12 sessions x 4 lessons

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

Compendium

Essentials of Swedish grammar, Åke Viberg, Kerstin Ballardini, Sune Stjärnlöf

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 0.8 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • INL2 - Assignment, 0.8 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • INL3 - Assignment, 0.7 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • INL4 - Assignment, 0.7 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

75% attendance. Continuous assessment of classroom work. Assignments (INL1; 0,8 credits, INL2; 0,8 credits, INL3; 0,7 credits, INL4; 0,7 credits, written examination (TEN1; 4,5 credits)

Offered by

ECE/Language and Communication

Contact

Cecilia Weissenborn, tel. 7906126, cmweiss@kth.se

Examiner

Cecilia Melin Weissenborn <cmweiss@kth.se>

Dorota Lubinska <lubinska@kth.se>

Supplementary information

The language of instruction is partly English.

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.

Add-on studies

Swedish 3, Intermediate Level

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.