LS1500 Swedish A1 7.5 credits

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.

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

General entry requirements. Applicants to the course should not have prior knowledge in Swedish.

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

• KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TENA - Oral 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

All parts of the examination passed

Attendance requirement: 75%

• 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.