Undergraduate Course: Swedish 1 (VS1) (ELCS08032)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Part-year visiting students only |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| 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. 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 |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | 17:10 - 18:00 | | | | | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | 17:10 - 18:00 | | | | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | 17:10 - 18:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 17:10 - 18:00, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower, Room 4.18 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims to develop in students a basic competence in spoken and written Swedish. Students will be exposed to spoken Swedish in various forms, including film, and to elementary texts of various types, studied primarily for their linguistic but also for their cultural content. In addition to its linguistic goals, the course aims to foster transferrable communication skills. |
Assessment Information
| Assessment 1 (30%), Class Examination (40%), Supplementary Assessment (30%) |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Alan Macniven
Tel: (0131 6)50 3279
Email: alan.macniven@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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