Module outline

The module aims to build on and improve the students’ existing knowledge of Swedish so as to enable them to understand a wide range of...

Module outline

The module aims to build on and improve the students’ existing knowledge of Swedish so as to enable them to understand a wide range of authentic spoken and written Swedish texts, and express themselves fluently in both speech and writing.

Through the use of a variety of techniques (such as study of various types of text and media, grammar exercises, translation, conversation on everyday topics, etc.), the students will gradually improve their spoken and written language and master more complex grammatical structures and a wide range of vocabulary in Swedish. This will also enable students to speak with confidence and accuracy appropriate to this level about many aspects of the society and culture in Sweden, and wider Nordic region.

Two two-hour seminars per week in term 1 and term 2, consisting of tutor- and student-led discussions, pair and group work, and individual student presentations. Written tasks will be assigned as homework from week to week to consolidate the vocabulary, enhance translation and listening and reading comprehension skills.

UCL Moodle platform will be used as a main repository for all course materials, as well as for assignments and forum discussions.

Recommended reading:

Paula Levy Scherrer and Karl Lindemalm (2015), Rivstart B1 +B2, Textbok. Naturoch Kultur.

Ian Hincliffe and Philip Holmes (2020), Swedish: An Essential Grammar. Routledge.

For those who have completed Elementary Yiddish or equivalent, this is an opportunity to further develop your skills in Yiddish. Each class is conducted in...

For those who have completed Elementary Yiddish or equivalent, this is an opportunity to further develop your skills in Yiddish. Each class is conducted in Yiddish and includes grammar, conversation and textual study with a focus on expanding abilities to speak, comprehend, read and write.

Students will engage with topical issues enhanced by Yiddish newspaper and journal articles. Readings will also introduce the rich field of Yiddish literature by engaging with modern poetry and short stories, and Yiddish folk culture.

This module offers an opportunity to expand skills enabling a deeper exploration of the cultural history of this fascinating language.