Summer
Course name Swedish for beginners 1
Course date 01.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Institution HUMAK University of Applied Sciences
Course language English
Credits 5 ECTS credit

Field 4everyone HUB, Languages and Communication HUB
Teacher Kirsi MacKenzie
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Available for open UAS Chargeable
Level Bachelor

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Enrolment period 15.03.2024 - 15.04.2024
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Swedish for beginners 1

01.06.2024 - 31.07.2024

Course description

The Swedish for beginners 1 course is a complete beginner’s course in Swedish offered online at the students own pace.

Students familiarise themselves with the most common Swedish phrases and learn basic vocabulary and grammar to be able to manage everyday situations in Swedish. The course establishes the foundation for studying the Swedish language.

Contents

Students

  • develop their metalinquistic knowledge and learning strategies.
  • develop their ability to utilise their language repertoire in learning a new language.
  • can communicate in Swedish in everyday situations.

Intended learning outcomes

Students

  • identify and understand simple and short Swedish words and sentences spoken at a tranquil pace.
  • identify and understand simple and short words and sentences in written Swedish.
  • produce a moderate number of simple and short words and sentences in both spoken and written Swedish.
  • manage simple discussions and everyday situations in Swedish.

Prerequisites

No earlier Swedish studies required. The course is suitable for anyone interested in learning the basics of Swedish.

Assessment criteria

Prior to taking the exam, the students have to have completed all course assignments. Assessment is based on the final exam. The exam is evaluated pass/fail.

Course way of working and time table

The course is a self-paced online course. It includes various types of individual assignments, both written and oral, including short text and video production. Learning materials include interactive online course assignments, texts and video materials published on the course forum. The course includes a moderate number of online webinars.

Course enrolment info

NB! If you are a student at Centria, HAMK, TAMK, Turku UAS, VAMK or XAMK student please enrol via Peppi/Pakki. “RIPA, a cross-institutional study service for higher education institutions, enables higher education students to complete studies at another higher education institution without enrolment through a separate portal. Each student sees the course selection intended for them and can register in the student administration system of their home institution (Peppi/Pakki).”Read more here.

See instructions for CampusOnline students in Humak’s Student’s Guide.

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