Course
Course code:
SFSH11
Swedish title:
Study abroad: Svenska som främmande språk - nivå 1-4
ECTS credits:
30
NB! The information below was about autumn semester 2020. The course is also given this semester. Choose semester above for more information!
Due to the announcement from the Swedish Government issued May 29th, that returning to campus-based education is possible from June 15th, the following applies to teaching at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology during the autumn semester:
- Due to the ongoing corona (COVID-19) pandemic and the restrictions that have been issued, the courses taught this autumn will have a limited number of meetings on campus, depending on the availability of suitable lecture rooms. The major part of the teaching will take place online. Detailed information on what is the case for your course will be given below.
- If the teaching is campus-based, there will be assigned entry and exit passages for each teaching room regarding stairwells, corridors and entrances (doorways). Please be considerate and follow the instructions to the point. Hand disinfectant will be available in all lecture halls and group rooms.
Please make sure we can reach you – check if your email address in Ladok is correct: www.student.lu.se
Please pay attention to the start time of your teaching. The stated time in your course schedule is valid.
Study period:
autumn semester
2020
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2020-08-31 – 2021-01-17
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-E1801
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Teachers:
Victor Bogren Svensson,
Per Lagerholm,
Mathilda Lefin Matz,
Fredrik Persson
Information
PLEASE NOTE!
Due to the corona situation, admitted students are welcome to two different introduction meetings, according to information via email from the course administrator! It is very important that you attend the right meeting.
If you did not get any email about this matter: Please contact gunilla.ek_werner@sol.lu.se
Description
This programme is designed for students seeking a unique Scandinavian study abroad experience and who are interested in acquiring and developing a Swedish language skill.
Learning Swedish
The Swedish beginner’s language course has a rapid progression and by the end of the semester (level 4), you will be able to understand radio and television programmes on current affairs or topics of personal interest.
You will also be able to
- enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are of interest to you or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, travel and current events)
- give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
- narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe your impressions of it
- write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
- To achieve this, the course is thematically organised and communicative activities are an integral part of each lesson.
The programme includes one semester of full-time studies (30 ECTS). It is given by the Centre for Languages and Literature. At the end of successfully completed studies the student will receive a transcript and certificate. For students currently studying a degree, the home university will need to approve whether the ECTS credits from the programme can be transferred to the current degree programme.
Requirements
The course requires basic eligibility for university studies, with the exception of Swedish. To show that you fulfill the requirements, you need to send in your Higher secondary school diploma and transcript. You may also need send in proof of proficiency in English (correponding to English course 6 in the Swedish upper secondary school) by means of an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. See English Language Requirements.
Read the information carefully at the Admission office www.universityadmissions.se about what documents you need to send in and how. Also make sure to log in to your account to check that everything has arrived.
Admission and selection
Please note that we have more applicants than we can admit, and we need to make a selection.
Modules
- Swedish as a Foreign Language, Level 1, 7.5 ECTS
- Swedish as a Foreign Language, Level 2, 7.5 ECTS
- Swedish as a Foreign Language, Level 3, 7.5 ECTS
- Swedish as a Foreign Language, Level 4, 7.5 ECTS
Important dates – autumn semester 2021
First Admission Round / Internationell ansökningsomgång
Day
Lund,
full time
In English
August 30, 2021 –
January 16, 2022
Closed for applications
Important dates – spring semester 2021
First Admission Round / Internationell ansökningsomgång
Day
Lund,
full time
In English
January 18, 2021 –
June 6, 2021
Closed for applications
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods: October–January for autumn semester and June–August for spring semester.
Extended application deadline
Sometimes the application deadline is extended for a specific programme or course. In these cases you will find the message "open for late application" by the programme/course information on universityadmissions.se. You apply with the usual application steps. As long as this message is showing, it is possible to apply, but late applications are processed in order of date, so it is still important to apply as soon as possible. Please note that if the programme/course does not have an extended deadline, it is not possible to apply late.
First or Second Admission Round?
All international students are encouraged to apply to the First admission round. This round takes place many months before the start of a semester and gives students the time they need to pay their tuition fees, apply for and receive their residence permit (if required), find housing, etc.
The Second admission round is an alternative for students from EU/EEA countries as they do not need a residence permit. Non-EU/EEA students will most likely not have enough time to obtain their permit before the start of the semester. However, even EU/EEA students are advised to apply during the First admission round, as some programmes can be applied for only in the January round. Also, this provides applicants with an admission decision much earlier, which is helpful in making decisions about their studies.
Tuition Fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full course tuition fee: SEK 55,000
First payment: SEK 55,000
Convert currency
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Read more about tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 100) when you apply at universityadmissions.se. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
Read more about paying the University Admissions in Sweden application fee and exemptions