Swedish

The course extends the student's Swedish vocabulary and ability to adapt their Swedish to different communication situations and to provide an opportunity to develop the ability to express themselves in a grammatically correct and varied manner. In addition to the skills training, the course also covers the typical features of Swedish grammar and phonetics. Written proficiency is practiced through written assignments of various kinds as well as summaries and presentations based on texts they have read or listened to an active vocabulary is built up through the reading of primarily newspaper articles and contemporary Swedish literature. Current societal issues are discussed and summarized. The pronunciation exercises have a particular focus on phonemic quality and prosody. To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general entry requirements for higher education in Sweden (with the exception of proficiency in Swedish) and have knowledge equivalent to SVEH15 Swedish for Students with a Foreign Background: Level 5, 7.5 credits

The course aims to extend the student’s Swedish vocabulary and to provide students with the opportunity to practice oral and written proficiency. The skills training also includes a presentation of the typical features of Swedish grammar and phonetics. The course also provides information on Swedish social life and institutions and glimpses of modern Swedish literature. The students extend their productive and receptive vocabulary through reading. It also includes pronunciation exercises with a particular focus on prosodic features.