Swedish 1A (SS0005)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-SS0005

An intensive course in spoken and written Swedish for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Introduction to modern Swedish literature and civilisation with selected texts. The course is open to students of all years but not to students qualified for admission to Swedish 1B. A good deal of private study is necessary in order to meet the requirements of the course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Higher Grade (SCE) or at Advanced level (GCE) in a modern or classical language, or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency

? Prohibited combinations : Cannot be taken in conjunction with Danish and Swedish.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Swedish 1A (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Scandinavian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	17:00	18:00	Room 3.332, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	17:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	17:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	17:10	18:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus two tutorials.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To provide a firn grounding in the Swedish language and an introduction to literary and cultural issues.

Assessment Information

3 pieces of written work; 1 oral assessment; 1 two-hour class exam. Continuous assessment 50%; class examination 10%; oral examination 10%; degree examination 30%.