Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Swedish
- communicate in simple situations of everyday life
- write simple texts
- understand the main points in messages and in Swedish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar subjects
- reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Swedish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Swedish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.

Location and time

Leppävaara campus. Weekly sessions during the whole semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The material will be available in Optima when the course starts.

Forms of internationality

Study is suitable for exchange students

Students workload

According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50-55 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.

Further information for students

No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Two written exams
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.