During the course, the reading of simple texts, essay-writing, listening comprehension and simple dialogues are practised from everyday words and phrases. Basic rules of grammar and pronunciation of Swedish are presented and practised. Components of everyday living in Sweden, Swedish culture, society and technical development are presented.
LS1501 Swedish A1 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course mainly refer to the levels A1/A2 according to CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Language.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
understand simple phrases and conversations about everyday situations/subjects in slow and clear speech (A1).
Reading comprehension
understand information from a variety of everyday texts (A1-A2)
identify facts from authentic texts that contain simple everyday content (A1-A2)
Speech
talk about yourself, your family, your house and your studies with simple phrases and sentences (A1-A2)
describe everyday situations/subjects with simple language (A1-A2)
Conversation and oral production
participate in simple, everyday conversations that are slow and clear (A1)
ask and answer simple questions related to everyday topics (A1)
Writing
use language in everyday situations such as short, personal letters and texts (A1-A2)
Other
account for elementary Swedish realia
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
University entry requirements. Applicants are not required to have prior knowledge of Swedish.
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
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Pass of all examinations in the course
Attendance requirement: 75%
Examiner
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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
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Education cycle
First cycle