Reading in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS244

Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish

Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students

Spring 2024 Spring 2024, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish

Spring 2024 Spring 2024, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students

About the course

Do you wish to improve your reading skills in regard to academic texts? In this course, you will practice reading and comprehending the text types that are common in higher education. The course aims to develop your reading skills through analysis and discussion of Swedish academic texts of various lengths, with respect to structure and content. You will improve your vocabulary and learn how to approach reading, in order to improve your ability to deal with and understand different types of academic texts, including lengthy texts. The course meets the needs of students across various disciplines.

The course is well-suited to be combined with the following:

  • Academic Writing for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits
  • Oral Communication in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits
  • Writing in Academic Contexts for Students with Swedish as a Second Language or Swedish as a Foreign Language, 7.5 credits

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