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DS1510 Swedish 2, Advanced Beginners Level 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DS1510 (Autumn 2012–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DS1510 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Basic reading and oral skills. Swedish grammar, pronunciation practice, practice in understanding, speaking and reading different types of simple texts. Writing practice. Writing of short essays and simple letters. Swedish life and institutions.

Intended learning outcomes

EU language portfolio, levels A2/B1 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Listening comprehension

  • understand and distinguish the main content of clear standard speech on well-known topics (level A2)

Reading comprehension

  • identify and give an account of the content of authentic texts, such as simple newspaper and simple popular science articles (level B1)

Speaking

  • use the language with a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish pronunciation and prosody and correct application of basic Swedish grammar in simple informal situations, such as studies, work and leisure time, and also describe certain aspects of Swedish life and institutions (level A2)
  • give a short, individually prepared presentation on a familiar subject. (level A2/B1)

Writing

  • use the language with a basic command of the typical and distinctive features of Swedish spelling and correct application of basic Swedish grammar in simple informal situations, such as studies, work and leisure time, and also describe certain aspects of Swedish life and institutions. (level A2)

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entrance requirements for university studies. A pass in Swedish 1 elementary level: DS1500, DS1501, DS1502, DS1503, DS1504, DS1506, DS1507, DS1508 eller DS150N or equivalent and a compulsory placement test before applying. See our website for the test and more information

Literature

Kompendium

Essentials of Swedish grammar, Åke Viberg, Kerstin Ballardini, Sune Stjärnlöf

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 0.8 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • INL2 - Assignment, 0.8 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • INL3 - Assignment, 0.7 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • INL4 - Assignment, 0.7 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

75% attendance. Pass all credit-giving exams.

Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

The course has limited participation. Students who are not present at course start lose their place on the course.

The course programme may be subject to changes and courses with an insufficient number of students can be cancelled, get merged together with other courses or get the number of lessons reduced.

Given as an intensive fast pace course in June and August.

The language of instruction is partly English.