DS1530 Swedish 4, Advanced Level 7.5 credits
Svenska 4, högre nivå
The course is intended for students with very good command 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 Tisdag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51240 |
| 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 Torsdag for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (3.0 credits), P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 51241 |
| 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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Spring 13 Tisdag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61333 |
| 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 Torsdag for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits) | Application code | 61334 |
| 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 Intensiv Jun for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P5 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 40006 |
| 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 B2/C1 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- identify certain differences in style between everyday and formal Swedish and adapt his/her written and spoken language accordingly. (level C1)
Listening comprehension
- understand conversations and oral presentations, including those in more formal and advanced language (level B2/C1)
- follow an argumentation in specialised language provided that the topic is more or less familiar (level B2/C1)
Reading comprehension
- understand and describe the content of authentic texts from various areas, such as society and science, and also more specialised texts from familiar fields (level C1)
Speaking
- take active part in discussions and be able to explain and defend his/her opinions on well-known topics. (level B2)
- using varied and appropriate language, give an individually prepared, easily understood oral presentation on a topic connected to studies, society or science, displaying a good command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish pronunciation and prosody and correct use of Swedish morphology and sentence structure (level B2/C1)
Writing
- Write analytical, expository essays and argumentations on topics related to studies, society and science with correct use of Swedish morphology and sentence structure in more complex and specific situations (level B2/C1).
Course main content
Oral proficiency:
- Oral presentations
- Discussions, listening comprehension
- Fluency practice
Written proficiency:
- Essays
- Formal and informal language
- Swedish for special purposes
- Vocabulary
Eligibility
General entrance requirements for university studies. A pass in Swedish 3, intermediate level, DS1520, DS1521, DS1522, DS1523, DS1524, DS1525, DS1526, DS1527 or equivalent and a compulsory placement test before applying. See our website for the test and more information.
Prerequisites
See under Eligibility
Literature
Avancera Ord, Marianne Mathlein, Almqvist & Wiksell
Grammatik meddelas före kursstart
Aktuella texter och artiklar
Övrigt övningsmaterial
Examination
- INLA - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TENA - Oral Examination, 2.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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
Charlotte Hurdelbrink <hurdel@kth.se>
Dorota Lubinska <lubinska@kth.se>
Cecilia Melin Weissenborn <cmweiss@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.
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 12.