Somali, Introduction Course
No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.
No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.
Summary
This introductory course is aimed at complete beginners in Somali. It focuses on the grammar and central vocabulary of standard Somali, but you will also learn a few things about the formation of standard Somali, where Somali is spoken and how it differs slightly between regions.
About
This introductory course is aimed at complete beginners in Somali. It focuses on the grammar and central vocabulary of standard Somali. The course is based on reading of simple Somali texts and translation of these texts into English or a Scandinavian language. You will learn some 500 words and practice basic structures through exercises as well as translation into Somali. Further, the course gives you a short introduction to Somali’s formation process, its geographic distribution and regional variation. The course is completely net-based and it requires about 10 hours of active work each week: individual reading and active participation in obligatory discussions, assignments and web-based exercises.
Note:
The language of instruction is English.
The course has scheduled online classes.
During Spring term 2024, the course is taught on Mondays 18.00-18.45 almost every week.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
General entrance requirements for university studies. Exemption can be given from Swedish when the course is given in English.
Selection
Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).
After graduation
What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?
There are many questions, and some answers can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
