- Theoretical lectures and practical exercises in Swedish grammar and syntax and Swedish writing rules.
- Exercises with a focus on vocabulary, phrases, and stylistic levels for formal documents, email, and other written work-related communication.
LS1564 Written communication in Swedish at work for you who have Swedish as a second language 3.0 credits
The course covers the structure and lexicon of Swedish as well as Swedish writing rules, with a focus on work-related texts.
Please note that Students not located in Sweden may have problems attending a course at KTH.
You could meet obstacles if you're required to pay fees or if you do not have a Swedish Mobile BankID.
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Target group
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P1 (3.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
25%
Form of study
Distance Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
12 - 20
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Application code
10196
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Contact
Viktor Englund (vengl@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course is intended to develop the student's ability to write work-related texts through an in-depth knowledge of Swedish writing rules and the structure and vocabulary of the Swedish language.
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
1. identify differences between informal and formal written communication
2. give an account of, and apply, Swedish writing rules
3. produce texts adapted to audience and purpose.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements only
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.