Descriptive Grammar, Swedish - level 1 3200-L2-GOCS1
The course provides an overview of the basic features of the Swedish grammar system, i.e. the description of Swedish in light of linguistic universalia, its classification, word formation and morphology (including grammar classes). The course is designed to:
- present the basics of the syntax and morphology of the Swedish language,
- develop students' linguistic terminology,
- deepen the knowledge acquired during practical Swedish classes.
Topics:
1. Units in linguistic analysis; word formation, derivation
2. Noun (declensions)
3. Article (definite, indefinite, prepositional, postpositional)
4. Adjective (definite, indefinite, comparison)
5. Pronoun (e.g. possessive-reflexive)
6. Verb (tenses, modes, verbum infinitum, diathesis, conjugation)
7. Adverb
8. Connecting elements: prepositions and conjunctions
9. Interjections
10. Non-traditional word classes (infinitive marker etc.)
Terminology is given in Polish and Swedish.
Workload per semester:
- Contact hours (in-class): 30 hrs;
- Self-study/individual work (25 hrs):
• preparation for tasks verifying the learning outcomes (home assignments) – 15 hrs
• revising and preparation for the exam – 10 hrs
If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Zoom and others recommended by the University.
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
The student:
K1_W01
knows the structure of language as a system, has a basic knowledge of the place and importance of Swedish linguistics, and understands its subject-specificity,
K1_W02
knows the basic terminology of Swedish linguistics,
K1_W05
has a structured general knowledge of the theory and methodology of linguistics
K1_W08
has a basic knowledge of terminology and a structured knowledge of descriptive grammar in the Swedish language
SKILLS:
The student:
K1_U01
is able to search for, analyse, evaluate and select short authentic texts in Swedish and develop professional skills in applied and general linguistics,
K1_U02
has basic research skills, can formulate research problems and can use research tools of applied and general linguistics,
K1_U10
is able to apply theoretical knowledge of applied linguistics in typical professional situations, including team projects and interdisciplinary projects,
SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
The student is:
K1_K02
prepared to critically assess its own state of the art in applied linguistics
K1_K06
prepared to cooperate and work in a group, assume various roles and respect rules of good communication in Swedish
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods
- mid-term tests (50% of the final grade)
- final exam on the material from the whole semester in the exam session (50% of the final grade)
Grading criteria (final grade):
0-59% = failed (2.0)
60-66% = satisfactory (3.0)
67-73% = satisfactory plus (3.5)
74-80% = good (4.0)
81-87% = good plus (4.5)
88-96% = very good (5.0)
97-100% = very good! (5.0!)
To be eligible to take the exam during the first exam period, the student has to achieve an average of at least 50% on the midterm exams. Failure to meet this requirement results in a grade of 2 on the first term and the need to pass the course during the make-up exam period. In that case, the result of the make-up exam becomes the sole criterion for determining the grade on the second term.
On the exam during the first exam period, the student has to score at least 50%. A lower score results in a grade of 2 in the first term, regardless of the average from the midterm tests. The student is then required to retake the exam during the make-up session. When calculating the grade for the second session, the average of the midterm tests and the result of the exam taken during the make-up session are taken then into account, and the requirement to score at least 50% on the exam in order to receive a grade higher than a 2 no longer applies on the second term.
Students are required to attend all the classes. Students are allowed two unexcused absences per 30 contact hours. When the number of allowed absences is exceeded, the student should ask the teacher to be given additional tasks aimed at making up for the material missed from the classes by that student. If the number of absences is equal to or exceeds 50% of the total number of contact hours, it will result in the "non-classified" grade.
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