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Somali Text Reading and Translation 1

Course
SO1211
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
25%
Time
Mixed time
Location
Location independent
Study form
Distance
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-30210
Tuition
Full education cost: 12 250 SEK
First payment: 12 250 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Application opens 16 March 2026

Summary

Building on Somali IV, the reading ability is further developed and the vocabulary expanded to some 3000 words. The focus of the course is on translation from Somali.

About

The course builds on SO1205, Somali IV. The course further develops
reading skills in Somali, as well as practical translation from Somali
through the study of some 100 pages of authentic text, partly provided
with comments, glossaries and sound recordings. The vocabulary is
expanded to about 3000 words and phrases. Basic translation techniques
and strategies are also treated briefly.

The course has scheduled online classes.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

At least 5 credits from SO1205 or the equivalent. An exception is made from the requirement of Swedish as a general entry requirement, when the language of instruction is English.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

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

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