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Course syllabus - Scandinavian Studies 3: Language, History and Literature
Scope
30 credits
Course code
SVA114
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Swedish
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Skrivtrappan. : Facit
1. uppl. : Lund : Folkuniv:s förl., 2002 - S. 3-6
ISBN: 91-7434-484-6 LIBRIS-ID: 8927746
Handbok i svenska som andraspråk
2. uppl. : Stockholm : Norstedt, 2012 - 480 s.
ISBN: 978-91-1-304425-5 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID: 12445420
Deskriptiv svensk grammatik
16. [tr.] : Stockholm : Skriptor/Almqvist & Wiksell, 1993 - 211 s.
ISBN: 978-91-21-15048-1 (22. tr., 2008) LIBRIS-ID: 7221786
Gram : [övningar i grammatik]
2. uppl. : Stockholm : Liber, 2007 - 80 s.
ISBN: 978-91-47-08146-2 LIBRIS-ID: 10343472
URL: Omslagsbild
Ord
2. uppl. : Stockholm : Almqvist & Wiksell, 1993 - 79 s.
ISBN: 91-21-15055-9 ; 130:00 LIBRIS-ID: 7221789
Uttalsboken : svenskt uttal i praktik och teori
1. uppl. : Stockholm : Natur & kultur, 2007 - 95, [1] s.
ISBN: 9789127406452 LIBRIS-ID: 10482538
Konsten att tala och skriva
4., uppdaterade uppl. : Malmö : Gleerup, 2008 - 248 s.
ISBN: 978-91-40-66420-4 LIBRIS-ID: 10913401
Svenska skrivregler
3., [utök.] utg. : Stockholm : Liber, 2008 - 263, [1] s.
ISBN: 9789147084609 LIBRIS-ID: 10935499
Nordens historia
2. uppl. : Studentlitteratur AB, 2007
ISBN: 91-44-02731-1 LIBRIS-ID: 10251711
URL: Omslagsbild
Ett dockhem : skådespel i tre akter
Stockholm : Natur och kultur, 1987 - 96 s.
ISBN: 91-27-59001-1 ; 66:50 LIBRIS-ID: 7231498
Form i fokus : övningar i svensk grammatik.
1. uppl. : Lund : Kursverksamheten, 1998 - 209 s.
ISBN: 91-7434-408-0 ; 270:00 LIBRIS-ID: 2278072
Svensk historia
Lund : Historiska media, 2012 - 416 s.
ISBN: 978-91-87031-08-3 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID: 12767369
Other Materials
Kurskompendium med seminarietexter i historia tillkommer
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Objectives
The objective of the course is for students to attain enhanced knowledge of the language, history, culture and society of the Nordic countries, especially Sweden.
Learning outcomes
After having completed the course, students are expected to be able to:
-identify and name concepts of Swedish grammar and phonology in a detailed way
-apply substantial knowledge of Swedish grammar and phonetics to advanced language production
-engage in conversation and write coherent texts in correct Swedish
-read, understand and analyse different types of texts in advanced Swedish
-describe a selection of aspects related to Nordic history and recent Nordic literature
-plan and carry out a scientific project which shows specialized knowledge in written Swedish
Course content
Course module 1: Language theory, 3 credits
This course deals with descriptive and prescriptive Swedish grammar and phonetics.
Course module 2: Oral presentation, 5 credits
This course deals with different oral presentation situations, preparation, structure, adaption to the audience, argument and the use of aids.
Course module 3: Written communication, 5 credits
This course deals with different writing situations, text types, the writing process, structure, adapting to the reader, and using reference literature/dictionaries.
Course module 4: Nordic history, 6.5 credits
The course includes studies in the history of the Nordic countries in terms of politics, society, economy and culture, with a particular emphasis on Sweden and Swedish conditions.
Course module 5: Recent Nordic literature, 6.5 credits
The course includes studies in Nordic literature from the advent of modernism up until today with a focus on Swedish literature. A number of representative novels and poems and one play will be read and analysed.
Course module 6: Project, 4 credits
Tuition
Teaching on the course consists of lectures, seminars, exercises and study visits. Active participation in all scheduled teaching is mandatory.
Specific requirements
Previous knowledge corresponding to the courses Scandinavian Studies 1: Language and Society (30 credits) and Scandinavian Studies 2: Language and Culture (30 credits) is required.
Examination
INL1, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Language theory. Written assignments.
INL2, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Written communication. Written assignments.
PRO 1, 4 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Project paper.
SEM1, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG). Language theory. Active participation in scheduled teaching.
SEM2, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Oral presentation. Active participation in scheduled teaching.
SEM3, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Written communication. Active participation in scheduled teaching.
SEM4, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Nordic history. Active participation in scheduled teaching.
SEM5, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Recent Nordic literature. Active participation in scheduled teaching
TEN1, 1 credit, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Language theory. Written exam.
TEN2, 4 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Oral presentation. Oral exam.
TEN3, 3 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Written communication. Written exam.
TEN4, 5.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Nordic history. Written exam.
TEN5, 5.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Recent Nordic literature. Written exam.
For the grade Pass with Distinction, students must reach this grade on course components equivalent to at least 22 credits.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
A passing grade for the course modules Language theory, Oral presentation, Written communication and Project is the equivalent of Swedish B qualifications from upper secondary school.