• Remedial Swedish (BI00BB49-3039),
         09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    In the course you will revise the basics of Swedish. The course will help you pass your compulsory Swedish studies.

    After completing this course, you will be able to communicate understandably in Swedish in familiar situations, both orally and in writing. You will gain command of basic vocabulary and grammar and know how to apply them in different communication situations. You will understand Swedish texts that are related to familiar topics. You will be able to write and talk about everyday topics.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    You know the basics of Swedish, but your language skills are below Level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf).
    Course contents
    You will study themes related to free time and working life. You will revise the basic structures and vocabulary of Swedish and practice using them in oral and written communication. You will read and write texts in Swedish related to free time and working life and practice oral communication in everyday situations.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    Approved
    You are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in familiar situations. You understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. You have a reasonable command of the basic structures of the language. Your vocabulary is sufficient for everyday situations. The level of your pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.

    Failed
    Your performance does not meet the criteria for passing the course.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    -

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    This is a distance learning course in Moodle -environment.
    The course starts on January 16th and ends on April 30th 2023.

    In distance learning implementation you will study independently in an online learning environment. You will receive feedback on your learning assignments from the teacher.

    Assignments on the course are divided into 5 sections. You have approximately 3 weeks time to do the assignments of every section. After every section there is a short exam.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Teacher’s own material will be used in the course.
    Recommendation for further studying: ReFlex - Uppdatera din svenska, authors Jokisalo & Minni.

    The student can also visit the open learning materials at http://www3.hamk.fi/bud/ (Remedial Swedish, HAMK University of Applied Sciences) or at https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/natfrasch/grammatik/index.htm (Remedial Swedish, Jyväskylä University).

    Lecturer(s)

    Susanna Kananoja, Karoliina Peltomäki

    Working life cooperation

    -

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    There is a short exam in the course´s Moodle environment after every section of the course.

    Retakes: Contact the teacher. The teacher will provide you with alternative dates for the retake.
    Retakes must be performed during the year 2023.

    Internationality

    -

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    The course is 5 ECTS credits which is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.

    Face-to-face learning:
    40-50 hours of lectures.
    60-70 hours for learning assignments, preparing for lectures and familiarization with the learning material
    5-10 hours for preparation for the exams

    Distance learning:
    0-10 hours of online lectures
    80-90 hours for learning assignments, online exercises and familiarization with the learning material and online-tools.
    5-10 hours for preparation for the exams

    Face-to-face and distance learning:
    10-25 hours of lectures
    90-100 hours for learning assignments, online exercises, preparing for lectures and familiarization with the learning material and online-tools.
    5-10 hours for preparation for the exams.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 18.12.2022

    Content scheduling

    This is a distance learning course in Moodle -environment.
    The course starts on January 16th and ends on April 30th 2023.

    Assignments on the course are divided into 5 sections. You have approximately 3 weeks time to do the assignments of every section.

    After every section there is a short exam.

    Sections of the assignments are open as followingly:
    Section 1: 16.1.-5.2.2023
    Section 2: 6.2.-26.2.2023
    Section 3: 6.3.-26.3.2023
    Section 4: 20.3.-9.4.2023
    Section 5: 10.4.-30.4.2023

    Alternative learning methods

    -

    Seats

    12 - 30

    Assessment methods

    Continuous evaluation, enhancement-led evaluation and self-evaluation are used as evaluation methods.

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    TA94 - Kielikeskus