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LS1564 Written communication in Swedish at work for you who have Swedish as a second language 3.0 credits

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The course covers the structure and lexicon of Swedish as well as Swedish writing rules, with a focus on work-related texts.

Information per course offering

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.

Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus LS1564 (Spring 2023–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1564 (Spring 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Theoretical lectures and practical exercises in Swedish grammar and syntax and Swedish writing rules.
  • Exercises with a focus on vocabulary, phrases, and stylistic levels for formal documents, email, and other written work-related communication.

Intended learning outcomes

The course is intended to develop the student's ability to write work-related texts through an in-depth knowledge of Swedish writing rules and the structure and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

1. identify differences between informal and formal written communication

2. give an account of, and apply, Swedish writing rules

3. produce texts adapted to audience and purpose.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entry requirements only

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 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.

Examiner

Profile picture Viktor Englund

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.

Offered by

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

Main field of study

Technology and Learning

Education cycle

First cycle