Apply for Swedish Language Courses
Learning some Swedish will make your stay in Sweden more enjoyable. Exchange students are welcome to apply for one of the following beginner’s courses in Swedish. Fill in your choice on the application form for exchange studies.
Intensive Beginner's Course in Swedish for Exchange Students, level I
3 credits
This 20-hour course is intended for exchange students who wish to gain an introduction to the Swedish language. The aim of the course is to give a short introduction to Swedish everyday life and the Swedish language, its grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The course is given as a part-time evening course during the semester.
Study period: One course in August 2009 and one course in January 2010.
Rate of Study: Part-time evening course.
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: 15 April and 15 October. Use the regular application form for exchange studies.
Erasmus Intensive Language Course, EILC
7.5 credits
Application is only open for Erasmus students as there is extra funding for students from the EU. Students will acquire basic knowledge of Swedish and basic language skills with the emphasis on oral Swedish, as well as becoming acquainted with Swedish society. They will also acquire knowledge about important basic grammar as well as a working vocabulary appropriate to the beginner’s level.
Study period: autumn semester 2009, spring semester 2010
Rate of Study: Intensive course. Full time.
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: End of October and end of May. Use the EILC application form that will be available on our website.
Beginner's Course in Swedish for Exchange Students, level I
7.5 credits
This course is intended for exchange students with no previous knowledge of Swedish and has the same content as the course above. The aim of the course is to give students a basic knowledge of Swedish with an emphasis on oral skills. The course includes pronunciation exercises, oral training, basic Swedish grammar and short, writing exercises.
Study period: autumn semester 2009, spring semester 2010
Rate of Study: Part-time evening course
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: 15 April and 15 October. Use the regular application form for exchange studies.
Beginner's Course in Swedish for Exchange-Students, level II
7.5 credits
This course is intended for exchange students at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Institute of Technology with knowledge of Swedish equivalent to the Intensive Beginner’s Course in Swedish or Beginner’s course in Swedish, level I.
Students will improve their Swedish language proficiency and broaden their knowledge of Swedish society. They will also acquire a deeper knowledge of important basic grammar as well as an elementary working vocabulary.
Study period: autumn semester 2009, spring semester 2010
Rate of Study: Part-time evening course
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: 15 April and 15 October. Use the regular application form for exchange studies.
Beginner's Course in Swedish for Exchange-Students, level III
7.5 credits
This course is intended for exchange students at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences with knowledge of Swedish equivalent to the Intensive Beginner’s Course in Swedish or Beginner’s course in Swedish, level II.
Students will be able to discuss matters of everyday life in mainly correct Swedish and give an account of their knowledge of Swedish society and culture based on the course literature.
Study period: autumn semester 2009, spring semester 2010
Rate of Study: Part-time evening course
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: 15 April and 15 October. Use the regular application form for exchange studies.
Social Swedish
3 credits
This 20-hour course is intended for exchange students who wish to gain an introduction to the Swedish language. The aim of the course is to give a short introduction to Swedish everyday life and the Swedish language, its grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The course is given as a part-time evening course during the semester.
Study period: One course in August 2009 and one course in January 2010.
Rate of Study: Part-time evening course
Campus: Linköping
Application deadline: 15 April and 15 October. Use the regular application form for exchange studies.
