Swedish

This course provides a foundation in Swedish. It prepares students to engage in general conversations, daily life situations, the discussion of current events, and the presentation of rules governing academic studies and life in Sweden. It also teaches language structure and basic grammatical rules. In addition to language learning, students engage in a variety of cultural activities such as field trips/excursions to points of interest in Sweden.

The course intends to extend Swedish vocabulary and the ability to adapt the use of language to different communicative situations while developing the ability to engage in debates and discussions in Swedish. Written proficiency and the knowledge of stylistic variation in Swedish are practiced through the study of factual texts and text analysis. Active vocabulary is enlarged through reading modern Swedish literature. The pronunciation and grammar exercises are assisted by computer-based language programs in a language laboratory.

This course gives an outline of the historical development of Swedish society from prehistoric times to the present. Important periods and developments, such as the Middle Ages, the Great Power Period, and the nineteenth century mass emigration are highlighted. Special emphasis is put on the twentieth century, including Sweden's security policy and the emergence of the welfare state. Specifically, Swedish political history is discussed in an international context (Scandinavian, European, American and Global). This course is a module within the SWEDISH CULTURE course.

On this single-semester course in Scandinavian Studies, students learn to speak, understand, read, and write Swedish language as well as learn the fundamental basics of the grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The course is mostly based on language but also covers selected aspects of Swedish culture and civilization.

This course provides a foundation in Swedish. It prepares students to engage in general conversations, daily life situations, the discussion of current events, and the presentation of rules governing academic studies and life in Sweden. It also teaches language structure and basic grammatical rules. In addition to language learning, students engage in a variety of cultural activities such as field trips/excursions to points of interest in Sweden.

This is the first elementary level Swedish language course at Lund University. This course studies Swedish language, covering the development of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Reading includes longer texts and exercises in listening comprehension to increase ability to understand the spoken language. Writing of short articles, oral presentations, and group discussions are used to increase communication skills.