SWED 101 A: First Year Swedish 1

Autumn 2026
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Meeting:
MWF 9:30am - 10:50am
SLN:
21423
Section Type:
Lecture
Course Comments:
FIRST IN SEQUENCE OF 3 COURSES BEGINNING IN FALL QUARTER; FOR STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, THE 101-102-103 SEQUENCE FULFILLS EITHER FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT OR COUNTS AS A&H CREDITS. NO AUDITORS.
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

(full syllabus will be available in the fall)

Välkommen till Svenska 101! The primary goal of language instruction in this course is to develop the ability to communicate in Swedish. This course is designed to provide you with ample opportunity to engage in as many communicative situations as possible.  I would like to teach you how to communicate meaningfully in Swedish from the very first moment. The class will be conducted mostly, but not exclusively, in Swedish and will give equal emphasis to all five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural communication. At the same time, this course will help you to understand better the cultures, daily life, and attitudes of people who speak Swedish. 

 

Learning Outcomes

This course adopts the learning outcomes outlined at the A1 (and A2) level by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR). On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

 

Listening comprehension

  • understand simple phrases and conversations about everyday situations/subjects in slow and clear speech (A1).

 

Reading comprehension

  • understand information from different everyday texts (A1-A2)
  • identify facts from simple everyday authentic texts (A1-A2)

 

Speech

  • talk about oneself, family, accommodation and studies using simple phrases and opinions (A1-A2)
  • describe everyday situations/subjects with simple language (A1-A2)

 

Talk and oral interaction

  • participate in simple and everyday conversations with slow and clear speech (A1)
  • ask and answer simple questions within everyday subject areas (A1)

 

Writing

  • use language in everyday situations such as short, personal letters and texts (A1-A2)

 

Other

  • research and share knowledge of Swedish society and culture


The goal of this course is for all students to reach the A1 level of language ability according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This means being able to navigate common social interactions and to understand and describe aspects of daily life. Our explicit goals are as follows: be able to introduce oneself; talk about one’s daily routine and interests; tell time, give and understand directions, and conduct basic transactions; describe one’s emotional state and communicate needs in an emergency; talk about the weather; and describe people’s appearances and demeanors.

Catalog Description:
Fundamentals of oral and written Swedish, including introductory study of literature, film, and other authentic texts. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between SWED 101; SWED 102; SWED 103; and SWED 150. Offered: A.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
August 1, 2026 - 6:32 am