Scndvst 101
Fall 2014
Syllabus
WELCOME TO
SWEDISH 101!
Course Number:
Scndvst 101-001
Time:
MTWR 10.00-10.50 am
Instructor:
Veronica Lundback
Office:
Curtin 893
E-mail:
lundback@uwm.edu
Phone:
(414) 229-4547 (shared line)
Office hours:
MR 11 am – 12pm, or by appointment
Required Texts (these books will be used for both Scndvst 101 and 102)
Available at the UWM Bookstore
Levy Scherrer, P & Lindemalm K: Rivstart A1+A2 Textbok. 2nd ed. Natur & Kultur.
Levy Scherrer, P & Lindemalm K: Rivstart A1+A2 Övningsbok. 2nd ed.. Natur & Kultur.
Online
Web activities: www.nok.se/rivstart
Swedish- English Dictionary (available free online at http://lexin.nada.kth.se/sve-eng.html)
Additional material will be provided by your instructor.
We are happy that you have decided to learn Swedish as a foreign
language and hope you enjoy this course!
This course is designed to help you learn how to communicate in Swedish in a
meaningful way. That is, the goal is to be able to express your own thoughts
and not just repeat memorized dialogues or isolated vocabulary words. You will
learn to use Swedish in context, so that your Swedish will be useful when you
(hopefully) travel to Sweden some day.
Some important things to know about Swedish 101:
We will work on the “4 skills”: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Active participation in class is important!!
The homework you prepare before class will help you in class.
Attendance is mandatory (call or email if you can’t come to class! This
doesn’t excuse you, but it helps your instructor plan class.)
• Don’t be afraid to participate / we all make mistakes and mistakes are a
natural part of learning a foreign language!
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Course objectives
After the completion of this course you will be able to:
• Present yourself and ask questions about others – and answer similar
questions.
• Understand and use words and phrases in every day situations.
• Read simple texts and pick out the main points.
• Write summaries, notes, e-mails and informal letters.
• Communicate in conversations with a partner who is cooperative and
speaks slowly and clearly.
• Communicate with cultural competence in both formal and informal
settings.
Policies
If you need special accommodations in order to meet any of the requirements
of this course, please contact the instructor as soon as possible, In addition, if
you have any questions or concerns regarding the requirements of this course,
including what is expected of you in class, i.e. participation, homework, tests, or
anything else, discuss this with your instructor as soon as possible. You are
responsible for reading this syllabus thoroughly and understanding the
requirements and assessment measures for this course.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics intends to comply with
the UWM policy on Academic Misconduct and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Copying or cheating may result in a failing or lowered grade, either for the
entire course or a specific assignment. Please see your instructor with any
questions. Students have certain rights to file appeals or grievances. Documents
that outline these rights and describe the grievance procedure in the College of
Letters and Science are on file in the Department of Foreign Languages &
Linguistics in Curtin 829. Or you can use the following link to the Secretary of
the University Web site that contains the University policies
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SecU/SyllabusLinks.pdf
Expectations
Course work expectations
Throughout the semester you are expected to devote a minimum of 12 hours
per week to this class. Please note that these times are estimates. Everybody
works at different paces, so you may have to spend more time on your out of
class learning activities.
Semester credit hours
192
Weekly breakdown
In class activities
Homework (TB and ÖB)
Journal
Oral practice/vocabulary
Quizzes
4 hours
6 hours
0.5 hours
1 hours
0.5 hours
Attendance
Regular attendance is required. Three absences are allowed for the semester
(note that quiz/test policy always applies). Religious days of obligation will be
excused if the instructor is notified in advance. Absences affect your final
grade! Your final grade will decrease by one percentage point per absence after
3. Contact you instructor as soon as possible (preferably before) if you have a
legitimate reason for missing class. Treat Swedish class like a job - call or email
you instructor if you cannot make it to class! Missing class hurts the whole
class, not just you! Please know that attendance is not the same as course
participation. Rather, attendance is a prerequisite of course participation.
We understand that students get ill or may encounter other unexpected
circumstances which prevent them from coming to class. Nevertheless, being
in class, using Swedish and participating in real-life communication are essential
course requirements and can neither be made up though alternative methods
(i.e. extra credit) nor can these activities be foregone without jeopardizing the
outcome of the class.
Exams and other assignments missed by you due to an absence can only be
made up at your teacher’s discretion. Missing an exam or assignment due to
absence from class may result in a point/grade reduction or a zero score.
Your instructor will show good will if it seems reasonable but you cannot
expect to not suffer any penalties.
Assessment and Evaluation
Preparation (20%)
Preparation consists of assigned homework (whether turned in or not),
reading the texts and familiarity with the vocabulary that you are expected to
learn and be able to work with in class. You are expected to complete the
learning exercises in your textbook and workbook (listening and written) and
hand in any written assignments. There may also be speech assignments to be
posted in D2L. Please note that all homework is to be completed by the day
noted in the syllabus.
You are expected to keep a vocabulary log (flashcards or lists) – turned in
on Thursdays. We will go over techniques in class.
Journal
For this class you will keep a journal in which you will keep track of your
progress learning Swedish, mainly in English but you will incorporate Swedish.
You are expected to write one entry at the end of each week to summarize your
week. Write about a) your feelings about the material: what you enjoy, what
frustrates you, b) what you accomplished during the week, including examples
in Swedish of what you have learned, and c) what your goals are for the
following week. Journals will be graded based on how well you address the
issues above. Journal entries should be submitted into the D2L drop box at
the time stated in the syllabus.
At the end of the semester you will put together an e-portfolio in D2L that
should contain your journal entries, a personal presentation, writing samples,
reflections and personal comments. This portfolio is something that will
document you experience learning Swedish, and can be as personal and creative
as you like.
Doing supplemental exercises online will help you learn vocabulary and
practice pronunciation. (www.nok.se/rivstart)
Completion of assignments on time is expected. No late homework accepted
and no extra credit will be allowed to make up for missed assignments.
Participation 30%
The participation grade will be based on actively participating in in class
learning activities. That means your willingness to volunteer in class and answer
question when called on, to work with a partner and in a group, to show
respect to your classmates and instructor. This includes paying attention in
class and coming on time! Having a good attitude in class will make the course
more enjoyable for everyone. There will be a regular self-assessment on your
preparation and participation that will factor into your Participation grade. If
you have any questions regarding the Participation grade criteria, talk to your
instructor as soon as possible.
Tests (50%)
Quizzes 10 %
There will be vocabulary and grammar quizzes for each chapter. Each is worth
2 percent of your total quiz grade.
Written exams 30 %
You will sit three exams during the semester. Each worth 10 % of your final
grade.
Oral exam 10%.
Towards the end of the semester you will schedule an oral proficiency exam.
The exam will be a 10 minute conversation in Swedish with your instructor. A
PM further outlining what to expect (and think about before and during) the
test will be handed out a couple of weeks ahead of time – along with practice
questions.
If you fail to show up for any test or quiz without having obtained
permission from your instructor prior to the test, you may earn a zero for
that test and not be allowed to make it up. Contact you instructor before
you miss class!
Assessment evaluation summary
Grade Curve
Preparation
20 %
Participation
30 %
Quizzes
10 %
Written tests
30 %
Oral exam
10 %
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
98-100
93-97
92-90
88-89
83-87
80-82
78-79
73-77
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
Please note that A+ will not be given as a final grade
Syllabus
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYLLABUS MAY CHANGE AT ANY
TIME!!!
Week
Week
1
Theme
Presentations
Focus
Presentation,
greetings,
languages,
countries
Useful phrases
Må 1/9
Ti
2/9
Labor Day
Introduction
No class
Getting acquainted
Syllabus
Ons
3/9
1. Hej!
Presentation,
greetings,
languages,
countries
Useful phrases
To
4/9
By
Sunday
Week
3
TB 8-11
ÖB 4-6
We will work
with this in
class – don’t
panic if you
don’t have the
books
Chapter Quiz
POST JOURNAL
2. Hej och tjena!
Greetings,
Hi and good bye
Work and study
continued
TB 15-17
ÖB 7-8
Kapitel 2 start
Greetings,
Hi and good bye
Work and study
continued
On
10/9
To
11/9
Notes
TB 12-14
ÖB 6-7
Må
8/9
Ti
9/9
Homework
TB 18-19
ÖB 12
TB 20-22
ÖB 13-15
In-class
writing/personal
TB 23-25
ÖB16-17
Chapter Quiz
presentations
by
sunday
POST JOURNAL
Week
4
3. Siffror
Numbers &
Time
Address
Phone
Må
15/9
TB 26-27
ÖB
Ti
16/9
TB 28-29
ÖB 3:1-3
Ons
17/9
TB 30-32
ÖB 3:4-6
To
18/9
In class writing
(daily activities)
By
Sunday
POST JOURNAL
Week
5
4. Inköp
TB 33-35
ÖB 3:7-12
Oral exercise 1 in D2L
Food and
shopping
Numbers cont.
Må
22/9
TB 36-37
ÖB 4:1-4
Ti 23/9
TB 38-39
ÖB 4:5
Ons
24/9
TB 40—43
ÖB 4:6-9
To
25/9
Review
By
POST JOURNAL
Ch 1-2
ÖB Repetera 1+2
Chapter quiz
Study guide
handed out
Sunday
Week
6
5. Fritid
Hobbies and
culture, planning
Må
29/9
Review
Ch 3-4
Ti
30/9
Test 1
STUDY!
Ons
1/10
Kapitel 5 start
TB 46-48
ÖB 5:1
To
2/10
Week
7
TB 49-51
ÖB 5:2-3
5 Fritid cont.
Må
6/10
TB 52-53
ÖB 5:4
Ti
7/10
Ons
8/10
To
9/10
ÖB Repetera 3+4
Simple past of
modals
Simple past of
regular verbs
In class writing
POST JOURNAL
By
Sunda
y
Week 6. Familj
8
Extra material
Extra material
TB 54
ÖB 5:5
Presentations,
family and
relations work
& leisure
Må
13/10
TB 56-57
ÖB 6:1
Ti
14/10
TB 58-59
ÖB 6:2
Ons
15/10
TB 60-61
ÖB 6:3-4
Chapter Quiz
To
16/10
In class writing
TB 62-63
ÖB 6:5-7
Assignment + take
home quiz will be
given
Veronica at
conference but
available via email
Chapter quiz
sunday
Week
9
POST JOURNAL
7. Vardagsinköp
Shopping
Må
20/10
TB 66-67
ÖB 7:1
Ti
21/10
TB 68-71
ÖB 7:2-3
Ons
22/10
TB 72-75
ÖB 7:4-5
To
23/10
TB 76-78
ÖB 7:6-7
Sund
Week
10
Chapter quiz
POST JOURNAL
8. Turism
Tourism,
weather,
calendar
Må
27/10
TB 80-82
ÖB 8:1-2
Ti
28/10
TB 83-84
ÖB 8:3
Ons
29/10
TB 85-86
ÖB 8:4-5
To
30/10
TB 87-89
ÖB 8:6
By
Sunday
POST JOURNAL
Week
Turism cont.
Chapter quiz
11
Må
3/11
In class writing
TB 90-91
ÖB 8:7-8
Ti 4/11 Review
Ch 5-6
ÖB Repetera 5+6
Ons
5/11
Review
Ch 7-8
ÖB 7+8
To
6/11
Test 2
Ch 5-8
Sund
POST
JOURNAL
Week
12
9.
Kommunikationer
Transportation
asking for
directions
Må
10/11
TB 92-93
ÖB 9:1
Ti
11/11
Ons
12/11
TB 94-95
ÖB 9:2
TB 96-98
ÖB 9:3-4
To
13/11
TB 100-102
ÖB 9:6-7
By
Sunday
Week
13
Må
17/11
Ti
18/11
POST JOURNAL
10. Sverige
Sweden –
geography and
culture
i
TB 104-106
ÖB 10:1-
TB 108-109
ÖB
Chapter quiz
Ons
19/11
To
20/11
In class
writing/project
Week
14
10. Sverige
Må
24/11
TB 110-111
ÖB 10:2-3
Ti
25/11
Ons
26/11
To
27/11
By
Sunday
In class
writing/project
Thanksgiving break
interviews
Thanksgiving
No class
Week
15
Writing and
Projects
Må
1/12
In class
writing/project
Oral exam reviews
In class reading and
writing/project
Ti
2/12
Ons
3/12
To
4/12
By
Sunday
Chapter Quiz
No class
Post Journal
Oral exams this
week!
Project presentations
Treats!!
Project presentations
POST JOURNAL
Week
16
Må
Extra material
NORDIC
FILMFESTIVAL
UNION
THEATER
Dec 5-7
All Screenings are
FREE!
STUDY!
Swedish Christmas
Extra Material
8/12
Tis
9/12
Ons
10/12
To
11/12
Review
Review
Wrap up and review
Treats!
TBA
Scandinavian
Holiday Party
Please note that Test 3 (accumulative) will be given during finals week
Have a great winter break and welcome back to Swedish
102 next semester !!