Undergraduate Course: Swedish 1A (ELCS08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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 |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
Students MUST NOT also be taking
Swedish 1A (ELCS08005) OR
Danish 1A (ELCS08001)
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Other requirements |
A pass in Higher Grade (SCE) or at Advanced level (GCE) in a modern or classical language, or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To provide a firm 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%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Gunilla Blom Thomsen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4023
Email: G.Blom.Thomsen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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