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.

AIMS AND 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.

TEACHING METHODS

Swedish Language I is divided into two parts: a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico"), which is held in the first semester, and a two-semester practical language module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni" or "lettorato").
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).
Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

"Swedish Phonetics and Phonology", linguistics module made up of 30 classroom lectures: Swedish vowels and consonants, phonological processes, phonotactics and syllables, stress and tone, orthography, lexical prosody, word formation, rhythm and intonation.
The practical module is made up of 80 classes: noun and adjective inflection, verbs, personal, demonstrative and possessive pronouns, numerals, simple sentences, noun clauses, relative clauses, word order, basic vocabulary.

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, Hallgren & Fallgren 1992.
For Swedish language practice: Anna Brännström and others: "Lagom Lätt" and other materials distributed during the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PAOLO MARELLI (President)

CHIARA BENATI

CELINA NADIA BUNGE

DAVIDE AGOSTINO FINCO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Linguistics module in the first semester (October-January), practical module in the first semester (October-May).
Language practice lessons: days and rooms to be defined.
Linguistics module lessons: days and rooms to be defined.

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 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.

Exam schedule