| Programme |
The objective of the Swedish programme is to bring students to a proficient level in the language and gain a good command of the four language skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing and to acquire a sound knowledge of Swedish culture and society as well. The Swedish programme is offered as a minor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed a BA programme in Swedish should be able to:
| • | Pursue the life-long appreciation of other cultures and languages |
| • | Demonstrate understanding of the process of language learning |
| • | Understand issues in contemporary Swedish and Swedish-speaking societies |
| • | Express their opinions in spoken and written form |
| • | Recognize how differences in our cultural and linguistic backgrounds influence our interactions with others and generate multiple interpretations of events and issues |
| • | Demonstrate competence, sensitivity, and open-mindedness when communicating and working within diverse cultural environments |
| • | Recognize linguistic and cultural skills as significant advantages in the global workspace |
| • | Use my acquired language skills and understanding of Swedish culture to communicate effectively in both work and social settings |
| • | Respect the contributions of team members from different languages and cultural contexts |
| • | Converse and write narratives and summaries on various topics, experiences and events |
| • | Understand similarities in culture and linguistics between the Nordic countries and appreciate the importance of common cultural space for development of the region. |
| • | Demonstrate awareness of similarities and differences between the home and Swedish culture. |
