LS1500 Swedish A1 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2016
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
During the course the student practices reading of simple texts, essay-writing, listening comprehension and simple dialogues based on everyday vocabulary and phrases. Basic Swedish grammar and pronunciation rules are covered and practiced. Facts about Sweden, Swedish culture, society and technical development.
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course mainly refer to the levels A1/A2 according to CEFR, Common European Framework for Language.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
· understand simple phrases and simple conversations about everyday situations/topics spoken slowly and clearly (A1).
Reading comprehension
· understand different everyday texts (A1-A2)
· identify facts from simple everyday authentic texts (A1-A2)
Speech
· talk about him/herself, his/her family, home and studies in simple phrases and sentences (A1-A2)
· describe everyday situations/topics in a simple language (A1-A2)
Conversation and oral interaction
· participate in simple everyday conversations at a slow pace with clear pronunciation (A1)
· ask and answer simple questions on everyday topics (A1)
Writing
· use the language in everyday situations such as short, personal letters and texts (A1-A2)
Other
· account for elementary facts about Sweden
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements. Applicants to the course should not have prior knowledge in Swedish.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl, Rivstart: svenska som främmande språk. A1 + A2, Textbok, 1. uppl., Natur och kultur, Stockholm, 2007
Levy Scherrer, Paula & Lindemalm, Karl, Rivstart: svenska som främmande språk. A1 + A2, Övningsbok, 1. uppl., Natur och kultur, Stockholm, 2007
Aktuella texter med inriktning mot svensk realia, teknik eller vetenskap
Rekommenderad referenslitteratur och e-resurser anges i kurs-PM eller på liknande sätt
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
All parts of the examination passed
Attendance requirement: 75%
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.