- 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 the workplace for speakers of 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.
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 single courses students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
- Periods
- P3 (3.0 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
20107
- Form of study
Distance Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Number of places
12 - 20
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus LS1564 (Spring 2023–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1564 (Spring 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
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
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
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
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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 and Learning
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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