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Full Year
Swedish 1 (ELCS08027)
Subject
European Languages and Cultures - Scandinavian
College
CAHSS
Credits
40
Normal Year Taken
1
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
**Please see Additional Restrictions below**
Course Summary
Since few applicants to the university have a pre-qualification in a Scandinavian language, the first-year ab-initio classes are the standard form of entry to the study of a Scandinavian language.
Course Description
Välkommen till Swedish 1! On this one-year course in Scandinavian Studies you will learn to speak, understand, read and write the Swedish language as well as learn the basics of the grammar, pronunciation and a good amount of vocabulary. The course is mostly based on language but also covers some aspects of Swedish culture and civilisation, for example you will be doing a group presentation halfway through the first semester, and you will also get familiar with some Swedish literature. By the end of the course, the aim is to have reached CEFR level A2, as described in the learning outcomes. Breakdown of Learning & Teaching Activities: The teaching activities on this course have two different formats. Students attend two synchronous sessions per week (one with the whole class, and one tutorial lesson that is usually taught in two split groups), where students meet their tutor online or in person. The whole-class lesson will include discussion of grammar and other technical aspects of language production [Synchronous], while the smaller-group tutorial will focus on oral proficiency [Synchronous]. Other activities will be based on resources made available via the course Learn page, including written work, formal grammar teaching, video material, computer-assisted exercises, and links to articles from Swedish newspapers and magazines available on the Internet [Asynchronous]. Each week, you are expected to prepare for the synchronous sessions by completing the asynchronous preparation outlined in that weeks instructions.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Restrictions
This course cannot be taken alongside Danish 1 (ELCS08033 / ELCS08031), Swedish 1 (ELCS08032) or Norwegian 1 (ELCS08028 / ELCS08030). Auditing this course is not permitted.
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