Swedish

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Overview

Level(s): A1-A2.1
Course load: 2 SWS
Credit points: 2 ECTS
Final examination: Yes
Compulsory attendance: Yes
Course fee: Yes


Who is it suitable for?

  • Students and staff of all disciplines at the University of Kassel
  • Students and staff of the University of Kassel who are preparing for a stay abroad in Sweden
  • Guests

Learning objectives:

The course teaches basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing for use in everyday and university-related situations in an interactive classroom environment. Insights into Swedish culture are also provided.


Workload:

In addition to attending the course, additional time must be scheduled for self-study tasks.


Creditability in the degree program

Some departments recognize this course as an additive key competency upon application - please enquire with your responsible examination office before registering.

You will not be registered for an examination in HIS-EXA. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a graded certificate of achievement with ECTS from the Language Center, which you can use to apply for recognition as an additive key competence at your responsible examination office.


Classification & advice:

  • Courses for beginners: Direct registration possible without prior knowledge.
  • Prior knowledge and advice: If you have prior knowledge, we recommend consulting the relevant contact person (see below).

Note:

The number of courses on offer depends on demand. The minimum number of participants is a prerequisite for the courses to take place.


Swedish in tandem

Would you like to practise Swedish outside the classroom? We can arrange a Swedish-speaking tandem partner for you.

To the tandem program

FAQ

1. assumption of costs by the department

Whether a course is free of charge for you depends on the regulations of your department.

  • The course page will indicate whether the course is free of charge or subject to a fee.
  • Only courses that are listed under "International Studies" or "Sponsorship" are free of charge. You will not receive an invoice for these courses.
  • The Language Center will settle the course costs directly with your department.

2 Course fees

If a course is subject to a fee, the fee depends on

  • the number of teaching units,
  • the size of the group,
  • your status (student, employee or external).

External participants generally pay a higher fee.


3. payment of fees

  • You will receive the invoice by e-mail approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the start of the course.
  • Please transfer the amount, quoting the invoice number.

Course start and dates

  • The courses usually start one to two weeks after the official start of lectures at the University of Kassel.
  • Other dates will be announced.
  • Some courses are offered as compact courses during the lecture-free period.
  • Current information and dates can be found in the "News" section.

Compulsory attendance for online courses

  • The same attendance requirements apply as for face-to-face courses.
  • "Attendance" for online courses means active participation with video and audio.

Access data for online courses

  • You will receive your access data at least four hours before the course starts.
  • They will be sent to the e-mail address you provided when registering.

Deregistration from the course

  • You can withdraw from the course by clicking on the "Request to withdraw from course" button .

Examination procedure

  • Final examinations usually take place in the last or penultimate course session.
  • Unless otherwise announced:
    • The written exam is conducted in person.
    • The oral exam takes place online in a protected Zoom meeting.
  • Separate registration is not required.
    • Exception: UNIcert® III examinations or re-examinations.

1 Course offer and costs

  • You can take part in most of the regular courses on offer.
  • Most courses are subject to a fee.
  • The same fees apply for employees as for students.
  • Special courses exclusively for employees are marked separately.
  • As a rule, employees attend classes together with students.

2. assumption of costs by superiors

If you are attending as part of a professional development course and your line manager is covering the costs, please note that

  • Written confirmation must be received by e-mail before the course begins.
  • Please send this confirmation to: sz@uni-kassel.de.
  • If the confirmation is not received on time, you will be invoiced for the course fee in person.

3. registration for the course

How to register:

  1. Go to the "Language and key qualifications" section.
  2. Select the desired language.
  3. Follow the registration process.
  4. Enter "Employee" as your status.

Contact person(s)

Name, ForenameContact
Paulsfeld, Iris
Paulsfeld, Iris