COURSE SYLLABUS
Swedish Language, Culture and Society I, 7.5 credits
Swedish Language, Culture and Society I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2022
| Course Code: | LS1G15 |
| Confirmed by: | Faculty Programme Director Mar 4, 2015 |
| Revised by: | Director of Education Mar 15, 2022 |
| Valid From: | Autumn 2022 |
| Version: | 8 |
| Reg number: | JU 2022/1293-113 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | The humanities (50%) and social sciences (50%) |
| Subject group: | SV1 |
| Specialised in: | G1N |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of the course, the student should:
Knowledge and understanding
- have a basic knowledge of Swedish grammar, vocabulary and everyday phrases
- have a basic knowledge of Swedish culture and society
- have a basic knowledge of Swedish culture and society
Skills and abilities
- have basic communicative skills in Swedish
- be able to improve their vocabulary and grammar by using adequate strategies
- be able to improve their vocabulary and grammar by using adequate strategies
Judgement and approach
- be able to find further information in relevant subject areas and to critically evaluate that information
Contents
• Basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Basic Swedish grammar
• Lectures (in English) on Swedish culture and society
• Basic Swedish grammar
• Lectures (in English) on Swedish culture and society
Type of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures held by different experts, seminars and exercises performed individually or in groups. Active participation is required.
An e-learning platform is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
An e-learning platform is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General requirements and English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
The examination is based on instruction and course literature.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided in a study guide distributed at the beginning of the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student is entitled to request that the next examination be assessed and graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the vice dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
Written individual examination of both parts of the course. Compulsory attendance.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
The examination is based on instruction and course literature.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided in a study guide distributed at the beginning of the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student is entitled to request that the next examination be assessed and graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the vice dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
Written individual examination of both parts of the course. Compulsory attendance.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Individual written examination 11 | 4.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Individual written examination 2 | 3 credits | U/G |
Course evaluation
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system.
The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
Other information
The course will give the students a basic knowledge of Swedish language, culture and society. It consists of two parts: lessons of the Swedish language and lectures (in English) on Swedish culture and society.
Course literature
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. (2014). Rivstart A1+A2 Textbook. (Second edition). Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. (2014). Rivstart A1+A2 exercise book. (Second edition). Stockholm: Natur & Kultur (not mandatory).
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start
of the course.
Refrence Literature
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Levy Scherrer, P. & Lindemalm, K. (2014). Rivstart A1+A2 exercise book. (Second edition). Stockholm: Natur & Kultur (not mandatory).
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start
of the course.
Refrence Literature
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Content updated 2015-06-24
