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SYLLABUS

Swedish as a Second Language 1 , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   910G02

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should: - have good knowledge of the sound system and grammatical structure of Swedish - have gained insights into the Swedish language as a second language - be able to make an analysis of interlanguage - be familiar with theories of the relation between individuals, society and culture - have gained an overview of migration processes and Swedish immigration policy - be familiar with the special conditions of the multilingual teaching situation.

CONTENTS

Culture and Society, 7.5 HE credits The module contains theories of the relation between individuals, society and culture. Concepts such as ethnicity and cultural identity are discussed. Swedish immigration policy is also covered in this module. Phonetics, 7.5 HE credits The module covers Swedish phonetics and phonology from a contrastive perspective with emphasis on difficulties, for example through analysis of speech of second language learners. Grammar, 7.5 HE credits The Swedish grammatical system and the structures of other languages are studied in this module. Reflection on difficulties in the Swedish language when it is acquired as a second language is included. The Multilingual Teaching Situation, 7.5 HE credits Included in the module are studies of steering documents for the school subject of Swedish as second language and the theoretical starting-points for organisation, planning and implementation of second language teaching for students of different ages. Educational and methodical applications are studied and discussed.

TEACHING

Apart from independent studies of course literature and work with examination assignments, group assignments, lectures and seminars are also included.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through written examinations and through analysis assignments and assignments presented orally and in written form, independently or in groups. Students who have failed the regular examination are normally offered at least two additional occasions according to this course syllabus, of which one in close connection with the first examination. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Specific entry requirements 2 (relevant language level 3 and EnB). Exemption is given for relevant language level 3.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Swedish as a Second Language 1 Svenska som andraspråk 1   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IKK - Department of Culture and Communication             Registrar No: 242/07-41   Course Code: 910G02           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area :                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G1X   Basic level     SRA   HU   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Educational Sciences 2007-12-03