Descriptive Grammar, Swedish - level 2

obligatory courses

The student is expected to have basic knowledge of Swedish practical grammar and good command of terminology related to linguistics.

Classroom

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic features of the contemporary grammatical system of the Swedish language in terms of word formation, morphology, and syntax. The course first presents morphology, including the paradigms of individual parts of speech and subsequently deals with syntax and informational structure of sentences.

The course provides an overview of the basic features of the Swedish grammar system, i.e. morphology (including grammar classes) and syntax (sentence patterns, syntactical relationships). 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

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. Simple sentence

10. Complex sentence. Coordinate and subordinate clauses

11. Variation in syntax

Terminology is given in Polish and Swedish.

The course of descriptive grammar of Swedish lasts two semesters; 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 tests (autumn and spring semester) – 10 hrs

If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.

Bolander, M. 2005. Funktionell svensk grammatik + övningsbok.

Fasth, C. & Kannermark, A. 1997. Form i fokus. Del B.

Fasth, C. & Kannermark, A. 1998. Form i fokus. Del C.

Hultman, Tor G. 2003. Svenska Akademiens språklära.

Josefsson, G. 2001. Svensk universitetsgrammatik för nybörjare + övningar.

Liljestrand, Birger. 1975. Så bildas orden.

Szulc A. 1992. Gramatyka dydaktyczna języka szwedzkiego.

Teleman, Ulf, Hellberg, Staffan & Andersson, Erik. 1999. Svenska Akademiens grammatik.

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 methods

- Continuous assessment (preparedness, activity in class)

- Home assignments

- Mid-term tests

The student is allowed one retake of every failed graded test at the time designated by the teacher. Unexcused absence during a test or a retake forfeits that attempt.

Assessment criteria – final test:

In order to take the test the student must receive a passing grade from the winter-term test.

Grading criteria:

0-60% = failed (2.0)

60-70% = satisfactory (3.0)

70-75% = satisfactory plus (3.5)

75-85% = good (4.0)

85-90% = good plus (4.5)

90-99% = very good (5.0)

99-100% = very good! (5.0!)

The final grade from the course in the USOS is the average of the grades from the summer-term (50%) and the winter-term (50%) tests.

Failing the final test results in a failing grade in the summer exam session and the need to retake the test in the same form during the retake exam session.

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 a negative grade.