ÖER111 Erasmus Intensive Language Course - Swedish Beginners Language

Academic information

The University of Borås offers the course spring semester of 2012 starting 2 January at 2 pm and ending 14 January 2012. Students are expected to be in Borås during the whole period. 

The course deals with the basic structure and function of the Swedish language and focuses on the student’s own progression. The lessons are conducted through lectures, individual and group exercises and seminars. The lessons are mainly held   in Swedish, although English may occur. Exchange students who stay in Borås are given priority to book student rooms before other university students. Former exchange students will spend time with ERASMUS students in social activities.

The total number of classes will be 70 hours. Half of this time is spent in the classroom. The rest of the time will be practicing conversation and working in language laboratory. Lectures in Swedish society and daily life, Swedish history and the Swedish educational system, information about organizations and clubs in the area, and discussions about Swedish culture along with culture shocks and stereotypes are integrated in the course.

After completing the course the students shall be able to: listen, understand and take part in everyday conversations in Swedish, as well as read texts and write in basic Swedish.

Literature

Rehnqvist, Gunilla (2010). Svenska för utländska studenter. Lund: Studentlitteratur (277 pp.)
Moon, Colin (2008). Sweden: the secret files: (what they would rather keep to themselves). Rev.ed. Bromma: Mercuri kongress. (35 pp.)

Excursions and study visits

Students will be invited to a number of social activities and trips around the surrounding area throughout the duration of the course. Specific details will be available upon arrival.

How to apply

Fill in the application form and let the international coordinator send it to EILC@hb.se.

Practical information

More information about studying at the University of Borås