OVERVIEW

This module includes an introduction to Swedish phonetics and phonology and a practical Swedish language course at the A1/A2 level.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of Swedish phonetics and phonology and to bring students to the A1/A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of Swedish phonetics and phonology and to bring students to the A1/A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

TEACHING METHODS

The linguistics module is made up of weekly lectures (3 hours a week over 10 weeks in the second semester).

The practical module is made up of weekly classes (4 hours a week over 20 weeks, i.e. 10 weeks per semester).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Swedish Language I is divided into two parts: a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico"), which is held in the second semester, and a two-semester practical language module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni" or "lettorato").

Each component ("modulo pratico" and "modulo teorico") is assessed separately. The practical module is assessed at the end of the second semester through a written exam paper (grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing) and an oral exam (grammar, conversation). The linguistics module is assessed through an oral exam at the end of the second semester.

The final mark is calculated as follows:

33% (of the overall mark) is the written practical part;

33% (of the overall mark) is the oral practical part;

33% (of the overall mark) is the linguistics component.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes for the theoretical module distributed during the lessons and available in AulaWeb in the second semester. More information will be provided during the lessons.
For those not attending is recommended The Nordic Languages Vol. 1, Berlin-New York, pp. 1-12, Vol. 2, pp. 1603-1625, 1691-1702, 1804-1814, 1970-1982, as well as Olle Kjellin, Svensk prosodi i praktiken. For Swedish language practice: A. Brännström and others: "Lagom Lätt" and other materials distributed during the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PAOLO MARELLI (President)

CHIARA BENATI

ANDREA BERARDINI

CELINA NADIA BUNGE

DAVIDE AGOSTINO FINCO

STEFANO ROTA

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Linguistics module in the second semester (end of February), practical module in the first semester (mid-October).

Lessons in the second semester: tuesday 14-15 Room H; thursday 9-11 Room IV (via Balbi 5); thursday 12-14 Room A; friday 10-12 Room C.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The linguistics module is assessed through an oral exam. There are two sittings in each of the three exam sessions. The practical module is assessed through a written paper (one sitting in each of the three exam sessions) and an oral exam (two sittings in each session).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The linguistics module is assessed through an oral exam. There are two sittings in each of the three exam sessions. The practical module is assessed through a written paper (one sitting in each of the three exam sessions) and an oral exam (two sittings in each session).

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.