Swedish Language in Theory and Practice II

Students study different aspects of Swedish and acquire basic knowledge of Norwegian and/or Danish. Grammar is considered throughout the course as are oral and written language skills. Relevant research is introduced in all modules.

Module 1 The writing process and academic writing, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students develop skills in process-oriented writing with response and revision as important components. Special emphasis is on academic writing.

Module 2 Swedish in speech and conversation, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students study Swedish in spontaneous and prepared speech. Students are expected to acquire a rhetorical competence in analysing the speech and conversation of others and their own presentations.

Module 3 Language history and Nordic languages, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students enhance their knowledge of language history with an emphasis on vocabulary and grammar. Norwegian and/or Danish are treated together with inter-Nordic language literacy issues.

Module 4 Vocabulary and phraseology, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students enhance their understanding of word formation, semantics and lexiography. Vocabulary and phrases are treated in a teaching perspective.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.