OVERVIEW

This module includes an introduction to translation studies and to Swedish syntax and a practical Swedish language course at the A2/B1 level.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of the Swedish language, in particular translation, Swedish syntax and lexicology, and to bring students to the A2/B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of the Swedish language, in particular translation, Swedish syntax and lexicology, and to bring students to the A2/B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

TEACHING METHODS

The linguistics module is made up of weekly classroom 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 II is divided into two parts: a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico"), which is held in the second semester, and a two-semester practical module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni" o "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 and writing) and an oral exam. The linguistics module is assessed through an oral exam at the end of the second semester.

The linguistics module ("modulo teorico") is an introduction to translation studies and Swedish syntax. The practical language module aims to bring students to the A2/B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 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 part.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes for the theoretical module distributed during the lessons and available in AulaWeb in the second semester. The texts to be translated will be later included in the lecture notes.
More information will be provided during the lessons.
The bibliography of the practical module will be announced during the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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

Swedish practice second semester: tuesday 8-10 Room B, Thursday 8-10 Room H. Linguistics module in the second semester: monday 12-13 Room A, Thursday 13-15 Room A.

Class schedule

SWEDISH LANGUAGE II

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).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The linguistics module is assessed through an oral exam. Students are required to translate and analyse phrases and sentences from different types of texts.
The practical part is assessed through a written exam paper (grammar, vocabulary and writing) and an oral exam.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Attendance is not obligatory but strongly recommended.