This course is for those of you who already have some previous Swedish knowledge. In this course, you will deepen your Swedish knowledge and build upon what you have already learned. You will be able to handle everyday situations, such as talking about your field of study or searching for an apartment, and make comparisons between Sweden and your home country. The course contains oral and written assignments where you will get the opportunity to practice both grammar and vocabulary.
Course memo Spring 2023
Course presentation
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Reading comprehension and command of basic Swedish grammar are improved through work on different kinds of simple texts. Students practice pronunciation, as well as the ability to express themselves orally and understand simple and clearly spoken Swedish in dialogues and conversations Simple writing exercises. Certain facts about Sweden, Swedish culture, society and technical development.
Intended learning outcomes
The intended learning outcomes of the course refer mainly to level A2 according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and aim to strengthen the student's global competence
On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at the lower level, be able to:
Listening comprehension
• understand and distinguish the main contents in clearly spoken standard Swedish with very common words on well-known subjects
Reading comprehension
• understand and find information in short and simple texts
Spoken production
• describe everyday and simple situations about, for example, daily life, studies and work, e.g. in the form of a short presentation
• account for certain facts about Sweden
Spoken interaction
• participate in conversations that require a simple and direct exchange of information on well-known subjects
Written production
• use the language in everyday and very simple situations
• Language systems
Apply for the level adequately phonetic/orthographic, morphological, syntactic and lexical knowledge in the Swedish language
Learning activities
The course consists of 14 sessions. The focus is on improving core language skills. A variety of in-class exercises and out-of-class assignments are conducted individually, in pairs, or in smaller groups. These activities are designed to develop listening and reading comprehension, grammar, pronunciation, writing, and speaking.
Detailed plan
A more detailed course plan can be found on Canvas.
Preparations before course start
Specific preparations
Completion of Swedish A1 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.
Literature
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Levy Scherrer, P; Lindemalm, K (2014): Rivstart A1+A2 Textbok (TB), andra upplagan. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. (Kapitel 11-19)
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Levy Scherrer, P; Lindemalm, K (2014): Rivstart A1+A2 Övningsbok (ÖB), andra upplagan. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. (Kapitel 11-19)
Recommended reference literature and electronic resources can be found on Canvas.
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
- LEX1 - Continous Assessment, 6.0 credits, Grading scale: P, 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.
The examiner determines, in consultation with the KTH coordinator for support to students with disabilities (Funka), possible customized examination for students with any documented and permanent functional disability. The examiner may offer a different type of exam for re-examination of individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
All examination parts passed
75% attendance
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.
Further information
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Contacts
Communication during course
For administrative questions, please contact language-communication@kth.se.
For questions regarding the course, please contact Emma Forsgren Hurst: emmafh@kth.se.
Course Coordinator
Teachers
Examiner
Round Facts
Start date
1 Jun 2023
Course offering
- Intensiv jun Spring 2023-45000
Language Of Instruction
English
Offered By
Contacts
Communication during course
For administrative questions, please contact language-communication@kth.se.
For questions regarding the course, please contact Emma Forsgren Hurst: emmafh@kth.se.