Swedish Refresher CourseLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

This study unit is taught in Finnish. The translation has not been updated after 4 February 2025. Please change the language to Finnish in Peppi and read the description in Finnish. The student revises and practices the basic structures and vocabulary of Swedish.  The objective is that after the course the student is better prepared to pass their degree course in Swedish. The skill level aimed at is the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) skill level B1. 

Content

The course includes various vocabulary, structure, reading and listening comprehension and communication exercises. 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää aktiivista osallistumista opetukseen ja harjoituksiin, opintojaksoon kuuluvien tehtävien suorittamista, läsnäolovaatimusten täyttymistä sekä hyväksyttyä suoritusta mahdollisesta loppukokeesta (vähintään 60 % loppukokeen maksimipisteistä).

Materials

The course uses a textbook: Jokisalo Timo & Minni Ritva: Reflex. Uppdatera din svenska. 2011 ed. or later.  Study materials may also include materials or online materials distributed by the teacher. 

Further information

Offering data  The course is recommended for students whose Swedish skills need revision before participating on the degree course. The requirements for the degree course meet the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) skill level B1. B1 corresponds with a matriculation examination grade of at least cum laude approbatur (C) in B-level Swedish, or at least the mandatory upper secondary school courses with an average grade of 8.  The Swedish refresher course is not an alternative course or credit for mandatory courses nor can the student participate on the course if they have already passed their degree course in Swedish.  Further information Accreditation or exemptions are not available for the course.  Campus: Joensuu, Kuopio

Execution methods

Contact teaching on campus and/or online. 

Accomplishment methods

Study methods Participating in teaching, completing exercises, assignments and a possible final exam. A maximum of 36 hours of contact teaching (mandatory attendance 65%). Contact teaching includes work guided by the teacher, spoken and written pair and group work exercises and independent study. Contact teaching may take place on campus and/or online. Independent study approximately 45 hours.   Students must attend the first meeting where course-specific practical arrangements are discussed Participating in the final exam requires fulfilling the attendance requirements and the completion of course assignments within the specified schedule.    The course is considered interrupted if the student has not fulfilled the attendance requirements or not returned the assignments within the specified schedule. In this case, the course must be taken completely again.    Evaluation criteria   Final exam and/or continuous evaluation. Specific evaluation criteria are discussed at the beginning of the course.  Completing the course requires active participation in teaching and exercises, completing course assignments and passing the possible final exam.