Kaartje Fee - Uppsala International Summer Session
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Kaartje Fee - Uppsala International Summer Session
omslag 2013:Opmaak 1 07-11-2012 07:58 Pagina 1 Summer Studies Uppsala International Summer Session Sweden 2013 omslag 2013:Opmaak 1 07-11-2012 07:58 Pagina 2 Staff 2012. UISS Staff taff Intensive Swedish courses. Studentroom Fyrisån and Uppsala Cathedral brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 1 Emmie Derbäck, 19, student, utlandssvensk, U.S.A. UISS 2012. [email protected] Applying to UISS does not mean that you are simply signing up for an intensive course in the classroom. You also get a chance to really live the Uppsala life and to really be Swedish, if you are not some part Swedish already! In addition to what you learn in the classroom, there are also class field trips, Friday excursions, classic social events like the potluck and crayfish party, as well as Uppsala life itself. UISS is a comprehensive and well-developed program. I have a Finnish mother and Swedish father, and had never taken a formal lesson in Swedish because I have only studied in the United States, though I consider myself fluent. I chose Svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar and Det moderna svenska samhället as my courses, and I participated in Lapland trip. Whether you start as a beginner in Swedish or you just wish to refine some grammatical nuances, UISS offers a class for you. The classes and teachers were amazing, and the Lapland trip was simply an unforgettable and incredible experience. UISS is not just about learning the Swedish language. I became good friends with students, UISS assistants, and teachers from all over Europe and the U.S. along with some local Uppsala residents. In addition, the weekends present an opportunity to do some of your own traveling, whether it is within Sweden or around Europe. I highly recommend UISS, and will try to get back to Uppsala soon. If I were to give any advice it would simply be this: do not hesitate to take advantage of all the possibilities UISS offers! As Nike says, just do it Jordan Jones, 23, student, U.S.A. UISS 2010, 2011, 2012 [email protected] From the moment I arrived in Uppsala, Sweden, I knew it was going to be an amazing experience, but I had no idea what I was in for! I was transported to a completely different world, where people enjoy nature and walking/biking everywhere, where education is no longer a matter of cramming information and regurgitating it for an exam, but rather an enlightening, enriching educational experience between you and a fabulous instructor whose sole purpose is to teach you Swedish and a classroom full of equally eager international students who are all there for the exact same reason. This is the way education should be! One caveat I must give you however is simply this— speak Swedish! Fill your iPod with nothing but Swedish music. Experience everything wonderful that Sweden has to offer. Don’t pass up any opportunities, because they are put in front of you for a reason! Tell the locals who you are and why you are there and you will be greeted with fascination and curiosity. I came to the UISS wanting nothing more than to improve my spoken Swedish. I left with not only that, but with friends and contacts from nearly every European country, memories so vivid and rich that they will stay with me until I am old and grey, and more confidence in who I am and more sense of direction than I have ever had in my entire life. Uppsala has changed me forever and I regret nothing but having to leave. Sofia & Laura Corrales, 20 & 18, students, Spain, UISS 2011, [email protected] & [email protected] We are two sisters from Madrid, Spain. Our mother is Swedish and that is why we wanted to improve our Swedish. We knew the experience would be nice, but we didn’t expect it to be so much fun! We met people of all ages from all over the world, learned about new cultures and we got especially involved in the Swedish one. We were very surprised by their way of life, the nature was spectacular and the people so nice, not at all as cold as they are thought be. The course was really useful, we learned a lot of grammar and conversation skills, and we practiced with the local people as well! Our teacher was very helpful and friendly and the rest of the staff was very nice as well. To sum it up, we had one of the best summer experiences of our lives and we totally recommend it!! 1 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 2 A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR next to increasing their knowledge about Swedish culture, history and society. The intercultural aspect of the program, where more than 40 countries are represented, is important, interesting as well as a lot of fun. After 25 years with this program, I am well aware how important it is, to also see to it that everyone has a good time, sees something of the country and has some time to travel on their own or socialize in their free time. Also, I find it very important to maintain the personal atmosphere that always has been the strength of this program. We therefore do not admit more than 120 students at the same time. Every year about 240 students and professionals from all over the world participate in the UISS to study Swedish and to learn about the Swedish culture and society. In addition to studying, students also enjoy living in Uppsala and participating in Swedish student life. Uppsala is a beautiful and lively city during the summer. Riding a bicycle is the most popular way to get around town, although it is also easy to go on foot. In Uppsala each week, a number of events are organized by cultural organizations, as well as by pubs and cafes. The student clubs (nations), offer good and affordable food and drink, and have dances several times per week. The lake is close by and one will often find our students there on the weekends. Stockholm, with all it has to offer, is only 45 minutes away by train. The UISS teaches all classes at Vuxenskolan, a modern facility in the Welcome to the Uppsala Int’l Summer Session, UISS, especially as we are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2013. After many years we also need a change in the format. We now offer 3x3 weeks and quite a few new and exciting afternoon courses. There will also be 3 or 4 festive events during the summer. Please read this brochure very carefully, as it will provide you with all the information you’ll need to prepare for your studies with the UISS in Uppsala, Sweden. The UISS is a non-profit organization, which means that all the money that comes in, goes towards the costs of the program. If we have a financially good year and we do have some money left at the end of the summer, this goes into our scholarship fund. The UISS is completely self-supportive and receives no subsidies at all. All teachers within the UISS are qualified to teach at an academic level. The teachers of Swedish have an academic degree in teaching Swedish as a foreign language. New teaching methods are applied and this results in an active, motivating and stimulating atmosphere in our classes. Students and professionals often say: “if learning only would have been this much fun in school!” Our courses are intensive and are intended for the serious and motivated student. Our students will learn a lot of Swedish 2 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 center of Uppsala. The weekend trips to Helsinki, Värmland and Lapland are unforgettable experiences for those who participate. Two highlights during the summer are the potluck dinner and the farewell banquet. Students bring to the potluck dinner food that is typical for their homelands, serving up tastes from all corners of the globe. Each three-week session ends with a farewell dinner and dance, when students and teachers perform songs and sketches. In 2013 the first and second dinner will have a theme. July 4 will have a sixties theme, as the program started in 1963 and July 25 has a Swedish theme, where people can dress up as Swedish celebrities. On August 15 we will have a typical semi-formal threecourse dinner, the way it is done in Sweden. Theme is “dress-up”! 12:41 Pagina 3 Spending a summer together with people from 40 different countries, ages 18 - 65, with different backgrounds, is a valuable and interesting experience, one that you will not easily forget. In short, I think the UISS has a lot to offer and I can assure you that you will have a great summer with us, as you combine your studies with interesting and fun experiences. I personally very much enjoy working with this program, as it gives me the opportunity to meet so many people from all corners of the world with one thing in common: an interest in Sweden, its language and culture. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. I hope to see you this summer in Uppsala. Nelleke Dorrestijn, [email protected] The new class “Musikteater” (Musical Theater) gave a great performance at the end of the course 3 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 4 GENERAL INFORMATION UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SESSION The UISS is a non-profit foundation. The UISS offers summer courses annually for three, six or nine weeks. The UISS courses are taught at the facilities of Vuxenskolan in the center of Uppsala. Founded in 1963, the school has received students from all over the world. In 2012, 246 students from 39 countries participated. CONTACT INFORMATION October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013 During this time of the year Nelleke Dorrestijn will be in The Netherlands. Please send your paper application there. For questions about applications and payments please use e-mail. UISS, Nelleke Dorrestijn Taalstraat 23 NL-5261 BA Vught, The Netherlands. GSM mobile phone: +31-6-22439491 or +46-70-437 58 66 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.uiss.org THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM - to give the participants a unique opportunity to learn Swedish in a Swedish environment - to inform the students about the cultural, political and social life in Sweden - to give the participants the opportunity to meet more than 200 students from 40 nations. This should increase understanding among people from all over the world. MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS DURING THE SUMMER June 3 - August 25, 2013 Uppsala International Summer Session Box 1972 S-751 49 Uppsala, Sweden Phone: +46 70 437 58 66 Fax: +46 18 12 12 18 E-mail: [email protected] Swedish is the prime language of instruction. After the first few days, most of the information given will be in Swedish. On excursions, one can choose between an English or Swedish tour. Some afternoon classes are taught in English. DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM: Drs. Nelleke Dorrestijn. She has been the director of the program since 1990. Nelleke is in charge of the overall organization and the administration of the program. She is also chairman of the board of the UISS and responsible for all personnel matters. Teachers of “Cornelis Vreeswijk, ett liv i sånger och texter 4 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 5 APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please read the following very carefully before you fill out the application form. 1. Give very thorough consideration as to your choice of classes. The UISS is able to provide so rich a summer program only if they receive firm choices of courses from applicants. the $50 or €40 non-refundable application fee. Please send this application fee with your application. See 5a. for alternate ways to pay the application fee. Checks or money orders will not be accepted. 6. Please indicate on the application form the additions you would like and pay the extra cost with your first payment. 2. Level of Swedish: If you have some knowledge of Swedish, please take the test at http://www.uiss.org/index.php/ courses/course-levels/14-application/46 Write the number of right answers in the A, B or C level on the application form and choose the corresponding level on the same form. Please note that level A1 is only suitable for complete beginners of Swedish. 7. The deadline for applications is May 1 for courses starting June 16, May 15 for courses starting July 7 and June 1 for courses starting July 28. Deadline for scholarship applications: March 15. 8. Upon receipt of your application, we will send you a letter of admission by e-mail. Those who fulfill the requirements and who have sent their applications in time are usually accepted to the program. Sometimes courses fill up before the deadline, so please apply as early as possible. 3. Do not sign up for two courses scheduled at the same time. Please use page 10 as a guide. 4. Note that afternoon courses that have a name and description in English are taught in English and the courses with a Swedish name and description are taught in Swedish. 9. If you have applied to the program and cannot take part in the courses, please be so kind as to notify us of your withdrawal. 5a. To apply online: fill in the online application form and pay the $50 or €40 nonrefundable application fee. Europeans and preferably everyone who can, should pay €40 to ING bank account 1811301 SWIFT INGBNL2A, IBAN: NL97INGB0001811301 in The Netherlands accredited to N. Dorrestijn, UISS. Non-Europeans may pay through www.paypal.com, using the e-mail address [email protected]. Checks or money orders will not be accepted. 5b. To apply offline: download and print the application form, complete both sides of the application form and return it to us along with 1 original and official photograph (to be used on your student ID) and PAYMENT PROCEDURE Upon notification of acceptance students are required to pay an advance payment of 5.000 SEK. Course fees may be paid either to our bank or to our plusgiro account. Deadline for the payment of the remaining costs is May 15 for courses starting June 16, May 30 for courses starting July 7 and June 15 for courses starting July 28. Please remember to pay any additional choices, such as an apartment or optional trip. 5 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 Payment to the bank account Svenska Handelsbanken, Swift/BIC address: HANDSESS IBAN: SE09 6000 0000 000 143365118 Account number: 6501 - 143 365 118, Account holder: Uppsala International Summer Session. If your bank cannot use the SWIFT address, please send the fee to: Svenska Handelsbanken, Vaksalagatan 8, 751 03 Uppsala, account number 6501 - 143 365 118 Please pay the course fee directly into the account number mentioned above. The costs of the bank-to-bank transfer are borne by the applicant. All payments should be made in SEK. 12:41 Pagina 6 does not allow them to participate in the program, do not receive a refund other than within the above stated conditions of cancellation. We recommend getting cancellation insurance. COST OF THE PROGRAM 9 week session 6 week session, 2 alternatives 3 week session, 3 alternatives Tuition only, per 3 weeks per 6 weeks per 6 weeks 44 30 16 11 23 34 500 800 400 800 600 800 SEK SEK SEK SEK SEK SEK Included in the full program fee: All tuition, 28-32 classroom hours per week - Housing in single dormitory rooms - A guided tour of Uppsala - Lunch on class days - fieldtrips on Fridays - entrance fees on fieldtrips - Study visits - Student card - Evenings with guest speakers - evenings with Swedish singers - Film evenings - Social evenings - Farewell Banquet with dancing afterwards Payment from a Swedish bank account Please pay to our bankgiro account: 5952-0668 Make sure that your name is on the payment! Payment to the plusgiro account Please send the course fee to: Plusgiro account 69 55 34-8, SWIFT address: NDEASESS. IBAN: SE06 9500 0099 6034 0695 5348 accredited to Uppsala International Summer Session, Box 1972, 751 49 Uppsala, Sweden. Early payments Students who pay the total fee before February 15 may reduce the course fee by 5%. Included in the tuition only program: All tuition, 20-32 classroom hours per week * Study visits Conditions of cancellation * A guided tour of Uppsala If you cancel the course of your choice: * Student card, for university students - earlier than 8 weeks before course start, only refund will be 100% minus transfer * Social evenings at the school costs. - between 8 - 4 weeks before course start, Estimated additional costs per week: refund will be 50% We calculate additional expenses to be - 4 weeks or less before course start, 1.500 sek per week, including books, there will be no refund. entertainment, meals, and incidentals, Students who terminate their stay at the excluding the costs for the optional weekUISS before the end of the session or end trips. Much of course depends on your whose physical or whose mental health own habits of spending money. 6 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 7 CLASSES, CREDITS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FURTHER STUDY & EXCURSIONS CLASSES are scheduled four days a week. Some afternoon classes are taught in English, participants should therefore have a good working knowledge of that language. All lecturers are highly qualified teachers, who are especially trained in teaching Swedish as a foreign language and who work at different universities during the academic year. This guarantees the academic and educational standards of the classes. to Sweden are eligible for a maximum value scholarship, Partial scholarships are available for those, who lack the financial means to pay the total course fee. Criteria for selection: financial need, academic or professional qualifications, maturity, need for Swedish for study or profession, depth of interest in Sweden, its language and its culture. Scholarship recipients must agree to take a full program of courses and participate in midterm and/or final examinations. CERTIFICATES AND CREDITS The UISS will issue a certificate and offers the possibility of earning transfer credit to all who have satisfactorily completed a course. Students will have to contact their home university’s study abroad office beforehand to gain approval of the UISS courses. Basically, four credits per 3 weeks can be earned for Swedish language classes. Three credits can be earned for afternoon classes that are taught for 36 hours. An overview of credit that can be earned can be found on our website: http://www.uiss.org/index.php/courses/credits OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS COURSE MATERIAL Textbooks can be bought at the UISS office at a reduced price. Costs for books range between 400 - 600 SEK per course. STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UPPSALA Students interested in undertaking regular studies at Uppsala University, please contact: Study Counselor’s Office, Uppsala Universitet Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden [email protected] or www.uu.se Sveriges Allmänna Utrikeshandels-förening Stipendiefond för svensk utlandsungdom gives partial scholarships to young Swedish citizens (17-25) living abroad that participate in intensive Swedish language programs in Sweden, complementary to their schooling abroad. Applicants must have at least one Swedish parent. Application forms for scholarships can be required from: Stipendiefonden för utlandsungdom Box 5501, SE-114 85 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone number +46 8 783 80 51 Fax number +46 8 660 94 11 E-mail: [email protected] UISS SCHOLARSHIPS A very limited number of scholarships are available. Maximum value: 16 400 SEK for the three-week sessions; 20 000 SEK for all other sessions. The value may vary according to need and can only be deducted from UISS fees. Only students who in no other way will be able to come EXCURSIONS On Fridays instructional trips are arranged within the Uppsala - Stockholm area as 7 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 well as to Dalarna. You will visit the 300year old Vasa ship, the homes of Carl Milles and Carl Larsson, the World Heritage Museum of Falun Copper Mine, Skokloster Castle, and Drottningholm, Special study visits are arranged within the different classes. 12:41 Pagina 8 the untouched forest and “fjäll” of the North. The fresh water in the streams is very pure and we can drink this directly from the streams. This day usually we will see the large snowfields from last winter. Day 4: We will hike over the fields, and down through the thick forest back to the Kvikkjokk delta. This trail is known for its large variety in flora. At the end of the afternoon a small boat that brings us to Kvikjokk will pick us up. Day 5: Visit to Jokkmokk and the museum about the Sámi. Travel back to Uppsala. SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES In addition to the regular classes, guest speakers are invited to talk about such interesting topics as Swedish politics, film and traditions. Swedish films are scheduled in the evening. There are a number of other activities you can enjoy on your own, such as a number of sports. You can ride a bike or bus to Lake Mälaren, the fourth largest lake in Europe. The long weekends give you plenty of time to travel on your own. If you want to meet young Swedish people, you can go to one of the several student clubs in Uppsala. TRAVEL INFORMATION Group size between 8 -15 persons Included: all meals from lunch day 2 to breakfast day 5, guide, use of tents and additional camping gear, and all transportation. Not included: Sleeping bag and pad, hiking clothing (shoes, rain gear) strong, real hiking backpack. If you cannot take a sleeping bag and pad, you’ll be able to rent these for 300 sek. Please note: Your sleeping bag needs to be warm enough for temperatures around freezing point. TRIP TO LAPLAND: July 5 - July 9 Costs: 4 200 sek This is a short backpacking trip, which will take you through a very diverse and beautiful part of Swedish Lapland, just above the Arctic Circle. You will hike through dense pine and spruce forests, open birch forest between mountain cascades and over the famous Swedish “fjall”. You will sleep in small tents. Cooking will be done over an open fire…. Day 1 Travel to Jokkmokk Day 2 Upon arrival in Kvikkjokk we will distribute the equipment and gear. Following a boat trip we will start hiking towards Prinskullen and Vallevare. The first few hours of the hike will be going upwards and the path is somewhat steep, but we will take it easy. On top of Vallevare we will set up a base camp. Day 3: We will continue with the climb into the mountains towards Vallespiken. If the weather is clear we will experience A few of the Lapland group 8 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 9 in the outdoors, or build your own raft and float down the river. In order to reserve a place on this trip, please mark on the application form your choice of activity on Saturday, and pay 1000 SEK in advance to reserve your spot. The number of participants is limited, and reservations are taken on a first-comefirst serve basis. The program is: Friday: Transfer by bus to Värmland. The afternoon will be spent hiking, canoeing or swimming. Rafts will be build. 19.00 hrs: Barbecue Saturday: a. Vildmark Värmland for timber rafting or b. Adventure experience around a canyon with different activities (repelling, zipline and birma bridge) c. Hiking through nature with a guide. Dinner will be at the campfire. Sunday: Breakfast in the morning, free activities. 12.00 Departure 13.30 Visit to the home of Selma Lagerlöf. 15.30 Start of return trip with a dinner break 21.30 Arrival in Uppsala Helsinki TRIP TO FINLAND: July 18 - July 22 Costs: 2 700 sek (4 nights) including busses, boat, cabin, hotel, breakfast and 2 dinners. This is an amazing trip, travelling by boat through the beautiful archipelago, while enjoying typical Swedish food, listen or dance to music on board. This trip is a very good deal, as we are receiving a large discount. We will take the night boat from Stockholm to Helsinki. In Helsinki we stay at a hotel with free time on Friday and Saturday. You will be given information on what to see and do in Helsinki. On Sunday evening we will return to Stockholm and arrive in Stockholm early Monday morning. In order to reserve a place on this trip please mark it down on the application form and pay 1000 SEK as a non-refundable deposit. TRIP TO VÄRMLAND: August 9 - 11 Costs: 2 500 sek including full board, activities, entrance fees and transportation. This weekend is all about the outdoors. When in Sweden you should not miss the chance to experience “wild life” (Vildmarken): to hike, challenge yourself Zipline 9 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 CHOICE OF COURSES This page shows the class schedules for the three different 3-week courses. Please study the schedules carefully before indicating your choice of courses on the application form. Some courses only take place during one three-week period. Grammar and conversation classes can be combined since they take place on alternating days. 12:41 Pagina 10 All other afternoon classes take place every day and cannot be combined with other afternoon classes. Please indicate on the application your first and second choices for afternoon classes, since many courses accept only a limited number of students. Depending on the number of students and meeting with instructor’s approval, classes might be changed or cancelled. CLASS SCHEDULE JUNE 16 - JULY 5, 2013 08.30 12.30 13.45 13.45 - 12.30 13.30 15.15 16.15 Swedish all levels and svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar Lunch Swedish grammar alt. Swedish conversation Det skandinaviska deckarundret (på svenska, max. 15 p) Sweden, From the Cradle to the Grave (in English, max. 15 p) The Arts in Sweden (in English) Svenska visor och svensk folkmusik (på svenska) Förbättra din svenska med hjälp drama/musik/gestaltning (på svenska, 15 p) CLASS SCHEDULE JULY 7 - JULY 26, 2013 08.30 12.30 13.45 13.45 - 12.30 13.30 15.15 16.15 Swedish all levels and svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar Lunch Swedish grammar alt. Swedish conversation Modern Svensk Litteratur (på svenska, max. 15 p) Moderna svenska samhället (på svenska) Cornelis Vreeswijk, ett liv i sånger och texter (på svenska, max. 15 p) History of Sweden, from past to present (in English) Swedish Pop Music & Musical Theater (in English and Swedish) CLASS SCHEDULE JULY 28 - AUGUST 16, 2013 08.30 12.30 13.45 13.45 - 12.30 13.30 15.15 16.15 Swedish all levels and svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar Lunch Swedish grammar alt. Swedish conversation Modern svensk litteratur (på svenska) The Swedish Film (in English) Förbättra din svenska med hjälp drama/musik/gestaltning Svensk historia, från istid till nutid (på svenska) Den svenska välfärdsstaten – sanning eller myt? (på svenska) 10 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 11 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES Uppsala International Summer Session has organized summer courses in Swedish since 1963 for students, teachers, Swedish youth living abroad, translators, interpreters, administrative personnel etc. The most important course in the UISS is Swedish as a foreign language, which is organized on six levels in accordance with the levels in Common European Framework of Reference for languages, learning, teaching and assessment. (CEF). The CEF has been initiated by the European Council and has resulted in a European Language Portfolio. Please consult the Council of Europe web site: http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/?L=E&M=/main_pages/levels.html for detailed information on levels A1 through C2, in the aspects of reading, writing, listening comprehension, spoken interaction and spoken production. Teachers of Swedish and Swedish Musical Theater. Explanation of levels: The content of CEF levels describes your proficiency in the Swedish language after completion of the level. For example: as a complete beginner you start in level A1 and before going into level A2, you must have attained the proficiency as described under A1. If you already have attained the language skills as described under B1 you register for B2 etc. the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help SWEDISH A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, employment, local geogra- SWEDISH A1 (complete beginners) Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at 11 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 12 phy). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. sociala, akademiska och professionella ändamål. Kan producera välstrukturerade tydliga och detaljerade texter om komplicerade ämnen. Kan på ett kontrollerat sätt med olika medel organisera och binda samman en text till en sammanhängande helhet. SWEDISH B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. SVENSKA C2 Kan med lätthet förstå praktiskt taget allt som han/hon hör eller läser. Kan sammanfatta information från olika muntliga eller skriftliga källor och därvid troget återge argument och redogörelser i en sammanhängande presen-tation. Kan uttrycka sig spontant, mycket flytande och precist samt därvid utnyttja finare nyanser även i mera komplexa situationer. In addition to these levels, the UISS also offers A2+, B1+ and a B2+ courses, 9 levels total. SWEDISH B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. SVENSKA C1 Kan förstå ett brett urval av krävande längre texter och urskilja underförstådda betydelser. Kan uttrycka sig flytande och spontant utan att I påfallande grad leta efter lämpligt språkuttryck. Kan använda språket flexibelt och effektivt för Further information regarding language instruction Swedish is taught 4 days a week, with a minimum of 5 lesson hours a day. A basic orientation into cultural and social patterns and characteristics is integrated in the teaching of the Swedish language. Traditions and customs will be discussed also. Besides the Swedish language courses, it is possible to take afternoon classes in Swedish for two or three additional hours. Swedish instructors specially trained to teach Swedish as a foreign language teach all classes. How to determine your level of Swedish? Please take the placement test at http://www.uiss.org/index.php/courses/c ourse-levels/14-application/46 12 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 13 SPECIAL COURSES IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR PROGRAM Svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar This course is especially designed for expatriated young Swedes between 18 and 26. Students are only accepted into this course if they demonstrate conversational skills at minimum level B1+, and as such, the focus is on the continued development of written, oral and literary skills. will have the opportunity to practice various linguistic styles. Vocabulary needs to be enhanced so that the student can express himself in a varied and precise manner in different situations. The student will learn this through discussions as well as individual presentations. Listening and reading comprehension are also part of this course. This course is taught for 3, 6 or 9 weeks as part of the regular curriculum. Please also see special information about scholarships given to these young people on page 7. The writing part of the course includes spelling and general rules. Different aspects of grammar are being dealt with, so that the student will be able to produce grammatically correct texts. Writing exercises are both free writing assignments as well as writing under strict directives. In this way, the student Class of utlandssvenska ungdomar, coming from Botswana, Cyprus, Thailand, United Kingdom and the U.S.A. 13 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 14 AFTERNOON CLASSES The language of the description will also be the language of instruction. Assessment for all courses consists of a written paper and continuous attendance and contributions to the class. See the class schedule on page 10 for information on dates of these courses. See the website for more details. ARTS IN SWEDEN Aim and content of the course This course deals with the history of art, architecture and design in Sweden. Spanning the best part of the last millennium, it provides a comprehensive overview of the art historical development of the country from the Middle Ages to the present. Through visits historically interesting sites and museums, the students get the chance to see the result of Swedish artistic production of different ages. These visits are complemented by lectures and seminars, accompanied by slides. Thus the student will get a more theoretical view on art, as well as preparation for, and analysis of the various fieldtrips. Swedish art and architecture are compared to international equivalents. In addition, the curse aims to link the development of Swedish art history to the development of society as a whole. The idea is to see art and architecture as integrated in society and not as anything isolated. History and society serve as a backdrop to the artistic expressions of different eras. Hence, this course asks the question “why?” as well as “what?” and “when?” The location of Uppsala is ideal. In and around town are many historical sites from different times and its closeness to Stockholm provides the possibility to numerous visits to the capital. SWEDEN, From the Cradle to the Grave A 21st century welfare state The aims and objectives of this course are to introduce students to Sweden, Swedes and what it is like to be living in Sweden. Theoretical perspectives are combined with more hands on information, perhaps useful 14 for those who might be looking into the possibility of an extended stay in the country. You are expected to be able to participate in an educated discussion about, as well as living a comfortable life in, Sweden, by the end of the course. Examples of core topics in class are the home of the people (folkhemmet), the welfare state (välfärdsstaten), gender equality and drug/crime prevention policies. Hands on information stretches from how to get a social security number (personnummer) to what is appropriate or not among Swedes. These aims and objectives will be met through classroom discussions, fieldtrips (various institutions providing services and/or entertainment) and guest lecturers. All information is presented in English, at the same time as names of institutions, traditions and services are exclusively referred to in Swedish. DET MODERNA SVENSKA SAMHÄLLET Kursens mål och innehåll: På kursen kommer olika aspekter av det nya moderna Sverige att tas upp. Nutida svenska fenomen behandlas och innehållet presenteras ur skilda synvinklar. De ämnen som kursen fokuserar på sträcker sig från populärkultur och formgivning till jämställdhet och diskriminering. Hur ser exempelvis ”det nya Sverige” med stor invandring ut och hur skildras det i litteratur, film och musik? Vad ledde fram till 90talets nya filmvåg? Den svenska mentaliteten med ”lagom” och reserverade svenskar – stämmer den och vad ligger bakom? Hur engagerar sig svenskar på fritiden, och vilka frågor får dem att diskutera och debattera? De populära, kulturella och sociala tendenser i Sverige som kursen tar brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 upp kommer att belysas temavis med varierat material. Genom kursens breda innehåll kommer språket att praktiseras på åtskilliga sätt och inom skiftande områden. 12:41 Pagina 15 har en prominent plats i folkmusiken och vi kommer att sjunga en hel del. Dels folkmusik ur spelmanstraditionen och dels visor av kompositörer/diktare ur den svenska visskatten som Bellman, Taube, Ferlin, Dan Andersson. Undervisning Innehållet tas upp genom olika slags texter, film, musik, omväxlande studiebesök och gästande föreläsare. Stort utrymme kommer att ges till diskussioner samt analyser. Innehåll Vi lär oss kännetecken för den svenska folkmusiken och går igenom diverse stilar. Kompositörer och diktare som Bellman, Taube, Ferlin presenteras. FÖRBÄTTRA DIN SVENSKA - drama/musik Vill du träna ditt uttal? Behöver du handledning i hur du enkelt hitta de ord du behöver och hur du kan få bättre flyt i språket? På den här kursen får du träna ditt svenska uttal och förbättra ditt språkliga flyt. Vi gör det genom många lustfyllda övningar i drama, musik, gestaltning och artikulation. Vi kommer att sjunga svenska sånger, läsa sagor och dikter för varandra, arbeta med sketcher och dramaövningar. Vi tränar på betoning, taltempo, frasering och den svenska språkmelodin. Du kommer att få många praktiska verktyg som hjälper dig att känna ett utökat självförtroende i talsituationen. När kursen är över har ditt ordförråd förbättrats markant och du kan oftare hitta synonymer, både när du talar och skriver. Möjlighet till individuell coachning kommer att ges vid behov. Undervisning Betoningen ligger på att spela och sjunga tillsammans. Korta föreläsningar om stilar och kompositörer. En riksspelman kommer att gästa oss, vi kommer att gå på konsert. Vi kommer att vara med om det svenska Midsommarfirandet där vi kommer att delta med sång och musik. DET SKANDINAVISKA DECKARUNDRET Av de tjugo mest sålda böckerna i Sverige är idag hälften deckare skrivna av svenska författare. Varför har denna genre blivit så populär, vad i den svenska kulturen gör att vi har ett så starkt sug efter spänning i bokform? Svenska deckarförfattare gör inte succé bara i Sverige utan också i utlandet, ”Det svenska deckarundret” uppmärksammades i en artikel i Financial Times 2011 och sedan dess har framgången bara växt. Vad i svenska krimromaner gör dem så intressanta för en internationell publik? Finns det särskiljande drag och är dessa i såfall desamma för resten av Skandinavien? I kursen presenteras en rad framgångsrika författare från Sverige, Danmark och Norge, bl. a. Håkan Nesser, Slövall/wahlöö, Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, Camilla Läckberg, Arne Dahl, Helene Tursten m. fl. Mål för utbildningen Förstärka självförtroendet i språkinlärningen, träna vardaglig kommunikation, öka ordförrådet och förbättra intonationen. SVENSKA VISOR OCH FOLKMUSIK Mål för utbildningen Kursens syfte är att låta deltagarna komma i kontakt med olika former av svensk folkmusik. Kursdeltagare som spelar ett instrument välkomnas att ta med dem så att vi tillsammans kan forma en ensemble. Dock är ett musikinstrument inte ett tvång – sångrösten är också ett instrument. Visor Undervisning: Förutom läsning och korta föreläsningar kommer stor vikt att läggas vid analys av och samtal om de texter som behandlas. Varje kursdeltagare läser en modern svensk deckare och gör en bokpresentation. 15 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 SWEDISH POP MUSIC & MUSICAL THEATER Aim and content of the course To familiarize the student with Swedish Pop Music and Musical Theater and through singing and acting improve the speaking and intonation of spoken Swedish. To encourage the student to speak and sing in Swedish in front of a small audience, mostly in an ensemble. Some singing and acting techniques will be part of the course. Questions that we will try to answer are: Where do the songs come from? What do the lyrics mean? How to connect to the lyrics and the music? How to pronounce the lyrics correctly? We will look at songs from among others: ABBA (Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, Mamma Mia!), Cornelis Vreeswijk, Ace of Base, Robyn, Lisa Ekdahl, The Cardigans, Roxette, Europe. Besides the background information, you will be learning how to connect to the Swedish language, by singing and acting... exploring in a different way. This course is for everyone who likes to sing, likes to act, or just likes to do something completely new and different... No experience in singing or acting required. HISTORY OF SWEDEN, from past to present Aim and content of the course A course designed to introduce international students to how history was, and is, presented in Sweden, a Swedish history from a Swedish perspective. Classes will provide structure as well as facts, and general historical narratives. The constitution and development of Swedish identity, self perception, are topics incorporated into lectures and discussions. The method and purpose of the class is to “remember by understanding”. Students are exposed to a series of summaries, rather than chronologically organized data. Lectures alternate with fieldtrips, with a focus on the immediate Uppsala area. The time span covered during the four weeks of classes stretches from the end of the Scandinavian Ice Age 16 12:41 Pagina 16 (12 – 10 000 BC) to the development of the “Folkhem”, the foundation for the Swedish Welfare State. Nordic Mythology, the Development of Pre-historic research, Sweden’s years as a great power and the Post-War era, are among the historic segments and phenomena’s which are highlighted during the four weeks of lectures. Reading material is provided in class. Instruction Lectures. Fieldtrips to, among others, Linné’s Hammarby, Viking sites, Skokloster Castle. NOTE: This exact same course will also be taught in Swedish from July 28. CORNELIS VREESWIJK, ett liv i sånger och texter Sångaren/musikern/kompositören/poeten Cornelis Vreeswijk (1937 - 1987) är en legend i Sverige. Han föddes i Nederländerna och flyttade med sin familj till Sverige när han var 13 år gammal. Han blev en av de mest inflytelserika konstnärerna av 1900-talet. Han kom ut med mer än 30 album och var känd för hans unika röst, hans starka texter och hans turbulenta liv. Nu, 26 år efter hans död, är han fortfarande så välkänd att de flesta svenskar fortfarande kan sjunga en eller fler av hans sånger. Cornelis turbulenta liv, hans texter och musik står centralt, men vi kommer också att sjunga hans sånger tillsammans. Från blues till samba och jazz till “visan” (Svensk chanson). Cornelis Vreeswijks sånger är otroligt mångsidiga och roliga att sjunga, både för själva musikens skull men säkert också för hans vackra, fräcka och engagerade texter. Vi arbetar med hjälp av hans låtar också på röstteknik och tolkning av texter, så att du inte bara förbättrar din svenska, men också lär dig hur du kan utveckla din sångröst och hur du kan tolka och presentera en sång på ditt unika sätt. brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 THE SWEDISH FILM Aim of the course The course will provide concise and informative insights into Swedish film. Essential stylistic and dramatic elements such as plot, use of camera, editing, sound and symbolism will be explored as we view several distinguished films during the course. We will look at the work of Ingmar Bergman –who was born in Uppsala! We will also study the work of new directors such as Lasse Hallström, Colin Nutley, Lukas Moodysson and Josef Fares. Examples of national production and popular film genres specific to Sweden will be studied as well as documentaries. The social and historical contexts to these films will be presented so the course can be considered an historical overview of Sweden through moving images. 12:41 Pagina 17 ting- och invandringspolitik, kriminalvård, drog- och narkotikapolitik, hälsovård samt biståndspolitik. Målet är att du efter avslutad kurs ska ha fått en god inblick i hur den svenska modellen fungerar, dess brister och fördelar, dess möjlighet/omöjlighet att överföras till andra system samt hur framtiden för den svenska välfärdsstaten ser ut. Undervisning Föreläsningar, gästföreläsare, diskussioner inom klassen och med inbjudna gäster. Studiebesök på lokala, regionala och statliga myndigheter kommer att vara ett betydande inslag i kursen. MODERN SVENSK LITTERATUR Mål för utbildningen Kursen syftar till att ge deltagarna en inblick i modern svensk litteratur från 1900-talets början fram till idag och väcka intresse för den svenska litteraturen Content and instruction: Lectures and discussions on Swedish film style, genres, themes and the social and historical contexts of Swedish filmmaking. We will visit an historic cinema from the early 20th century in Uppsala and watch some vintage films. We will also visit the headquarters of the Uppsala International Film Festival, the only film festival in Sweden where the winning film of the yearly competition can be nominated for an Academy Award. Innehåll En rad författare och texter kommer att presenteras tematiskt. Exempel på teman är Människan och maskinen ( texter av Karin Boye, P. C. Jersild, Harry Martinsson), Det övernaturliga i svensk litteratur (Selma Lagerlöf, Ingmar Bergman, Mare Kandre, John Ajvide Lindkvist) Svenska dramatiker (Ingmar Bergman, August Strindberg, Lars Norén) och Lyrik (Pär Lagerkvist, Tomas Tranströmer, Kristina Lugn). DEN SVENSKA VÄLFÄRDSSTATEN Kursens mål och innehåll Kursen ger en överblick över det sociala välfärdssystemet samt en god inblick i centrala sociala frågor och begrepp. Översikten börjar med den rådande ekonomiska och politiska situationen i det svenska samhället. Tonvikten kommer att ligga på den svenska välfärdsstaten, “folkhemmet”, som förser svenskarna bl a med barnomsorg, skolor, omsorg om människor med olika handikapp och äldreomsorg. Vi kommer också att undersöka svensk arbetsmarknad, jämställdhetspolitik och de politiska partiernas syn på den offentliga sektorn och välfärdspolitik. Det inkluderar flyk- Studiebesök Vi kommer bland annat att besöka Stadsteatern, Strindbergsmuseet, författarvandringar utifrån önskemål och tillgänglighet. Förberedelser Varje kursdeltagare läser en valfri modern svensk roman (inte deckare). På torsdagen i den andra kursveckan samtalar vi i mindre grupper om romanerna 17 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 18 ARRIVAL INFORMATION MAP A map will be sent with the e-mail letter of confirmation of payment showing the center of Uppsala and the university area. Please have it available for reference when you reach Uppsala. ARRIVAL IN SWEDEN BY AIR You will presumably land at Arlanda Airport, about halfway between Stockholm and Uppsala. From the airport take the ARLANDA-UPPSALA bus or the train to Uppsala and get off at the train station. ARRIVAL IN SWEDEN/UPPSALA BY TRAIN Every hour a train leaves from Stockholm to Uppsala. Upon arrival at the station in Uppsala, take a short walk to the school located at Kungsängsgatan 12, first floor. Upon arrival you will have to pay 1000 SEK as a room deposit before you get your key. After some information and paper work, a member of the Summer Session staff will take you to your room. ARRIVAL TIMES Sundays June 16, July 7 and July 28 between 11.00 and 17.00. It is important to arrive within the given hours, since all information on the program will be given on arrival days. 18 Rooms in the dormitories will be ready for occupancy after 11.00. Check in at earlier dates or times will not be possible at all! LATE ARRIVAL If you arrive at other times or dates, please e-mail well in advance, specifying your date and time of arrival. You will then receive instructions on how to proceed. Students arriving after 20.00 hrs cannot check into their rooms, but should check in to a hotel for the night. OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS UISS June 1 - August 20, 2013 Uppsala International Summer Session Box 1972 S-751 49 Uppsala Sweden Telephone: +46 70 437 58 66 Fax number: +46 18 12 12 18 E-mail: [email protected] CHECK-OUT TIMES Fridays July 5, July 26 and August 16 between 10.00 and 14.00 hours. Nelleke and Friends swing at the Farewell dinner 2012. brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 19 PRACTICAL INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION In Uppsala, many single rooms and apartments will be in the dormitories at Studentvägen. Apartments may also be elsewhere. Please indicate the lodging of your choice on your application form. bring a party outfit. Do not forget to bring a raincoat and an umbrella. A Swedish dictionary is indispensable in the Swedish classes. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Sweden uses 220-volt current. Single student room: mostly with a private toilet, one of several on a hall. You will share a kitchen and showers with the other students on the corridor. Swedish students may be occupying their rooms during the summer, which will give you an excellent opportunity to practice your Swedish. All accommodations are furnished and have kitchen facilities for use. Doublet: a unit consisting of two separate single rooms, with shower, toilet and kitchenette. This is not a shared, double room! Extra charge: 400 sek per person. Apartment: one-, two- or three rooms, fully furnished with private kitchen and bathroom, available for individuals and couples. The extra cost of an apartment for single occupancy or when only one of two persons is attending the program will be 3600 SEK per four weeks. Families with a maximum of two children pay 4200 sek per 3 weeks. You can also share an apartment with another participant at the UISS at the extra cost of 1800 SEK per person. The program furnishes blankets and pillows, please bring sheets and towels. Although the dormitories have a good standard, please realize you will stay in student rooms. It will not be possible to stay in the rooms after the program has ended. INFORMATION ON SWEDEN AND UPPSALA More information can be found here: Svenska Institutet: www.si.se Swedish Tourist Board: www.sweden.se, www.visit-sweden.com, Uppsala Tourist Information: http://www.uppsala.to/en/ Uppsala Nya Tidning (newspaper): www.unt.se/ Swedish Radio: www.sr.se Swedish TV: http://svt.se Sites for sports in Uppsala are: www.fyrishov.se, www.uppsala.friskissvettis.se/ Of course, you can also contact the Swedish Embassy or Consulate in your country. INSURANCE All participants should have their own insurance to cover illness and accident. The cost of medical care is high in Sweden, except for those coming from countries, which have an agreement with Sweden on this matter. Check this before you leave. We also recommend having cancellation insurance. INTERNET ACCESS This is mostly NOT available in the rooms. You will have access to Wi-Fi in the center of Uppsala and at the school. Uppsala offers free internet access in some public buildings and there are Internet cafes. CLOTHING AND USEFUL THINGS TO BRING Anything goes in Sweden. Jeans and other casual wear continue to be good standard equipment. For the Farewell Banquet you’ll want to 19 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 LAUNDRY FACILITIES Washing machines and dryers are available. In some cases there is access to a sauna. 12:41 Pagina 20 TRANSPORTATION TO SWEDEN We strongly advise participants who plan to fly to request information from a travel agency early. Reservations often need to be made well in advance. An international student identification card may prove to be useful. MEALS During the week (Monday-Thursday) a hot lunch will be served. Friday through Sunday you will be responsible for your own meals. TRANSPORTATION IN UPPSALA Bicycles are definitely the way to go for a student in Uppsala. You should bring a bike, or buy a cheap bike, as bikes are not for rent in Uppsala anymore. You can also take advantage of the excellent bus system in Uppsala. The bus fare is 30 SEK per ride, but much cheaper if you buy a card with multiple rides. To walk from the dormitories to classes and to downtown Uppsala will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes. MONEY Take a credit card or ATM bank card. It is wise to exchange money at Forex. Money can be changed at the airport and at the central station in Stockholm upon arrival in Sweden. PASSPORT INFORMATION At the present time no visa for Sweden is necessary for citizens from most western countries. A valid passport is, of course, necessary. Passport and/or visa information may be obtained at embassies. Students who need a visa should apply for one well in advance. Please note that in some cases visas are not issued for summer courses only. The application procedure may take up to six months. Those planning to go on the Finland trip should check visa requirements for that country. For information: http://www.swedenabroad.com/ UPPSALA STUDENT CARD Student life in Sweden is quite differently organized than in other countries. To gain entrance to the student clubs, which offer food and drinks at very reasonable prices as well as an opportunity to meet Swedish students, you’ll need a special ‘guest card’ from the student union. Please bring an ISC, or your university student card. WEATHER During the summer the weather is unpredictable. It can be hot and dry, or cold and rainy. Be prepared for anything. ROOM DEPOSIT 1 000 SEK will have to be paid when you check in. This sum will be refunded if your room is left in good condition. TELEPHONE There are no telephones in the dormitories. It is wise to get a calling card from your telephone company; this makes calling abroad both easier and cheaper. You can also purchase a Swedish sim card for your GSM in Sweden. 20 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 21 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2013 FIRST 3 WEEK SESSION SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY June 16 11.00-17.00 Arrival 3,6 & 9 weeks students 18.00 Dinner and program information June 17 08.30 Classes start 11.45 Information 16.30 Sightseeing June 18 19.30 Social evening June 19 June 20 20.00 Swedish singer/songwriter June 21 11.00 Midsummer celebration 19.00 Potluck dinner June 22 June 23 June 24 20.00 Film June 25 June 26 19.30 Workshop about Cornelis Vreeswijk June 27 June 28 Day trip to Stockholm June 29 June 30 July 1 20.00 Film July 2 July 3 Exams July 4 Classes as usual 18.00 Farewell Dinner and party with the theme “The Sixties” July 5 10.00 – 14.00 Check-out 12.00 Group leaves for Lapland July 6 SATURDAY SECOND 3 WEEK SESSION SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY July 7 11.00-17.00 Arrival 3 & 6 weeks students 18.00 Dinner and program information July 8 08.30 Classes start 11.45 Information 16.30 Sightseeing July 9 19.30 Social evening July 10 July 11 19.00 Potluck dinner July 12 July 13 Daytrip to Sala Silver mine and Färnebofjärdens Nationalpark July 14 July 15 20.00 Film July 16 July 17 20.00 Musical Evening July 18 14.00 Group leaves for Finland July 19 Day trip to Sigtuna and Skokloster 21 July 20 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 22 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July 21 July 22 10.00 Finland group returns 20.00 Lecture “Den svenska modellen ur ett historiskt perspektiv” July 23 19.30 Social evening July 24 Exams July 25 July 26 Classes as usual 10.00 – 14.00 18.00 Check-out Farewell Dinner and party with the theme “Swedish food and Swedish celebrities July 27 THIRD 3 WEEK SESSION SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July 28 11.00-17.00 Arrival 3 weeks students 18.00 Dinner and program information July 29 08.30 Classes start 11.45 Information 16.30 Sightseeing July 30 19.30 Social evening July 31 Exams August 1 19.00 Crayfish party A Swedish tradition August 2 Day trip to Dalarna, Carl Larsson’s home and the Falun Copper Mine, a world heritage site August 3 August 4 August 5 20.00 Film August 6 August 7 19.30 Musical evening August 8 Group leaves for Värmland. Others on a day trip to Stockholm August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 20.00 Film August 13 August 14 Exams August 15 August 16 Classes as 10.00 – 14.00 usual Check-out 18.00 Farewell Dinner and party with the theme Swedish “student gask” 22 August 17 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 23 Emily Wolff, UISS 2012, 18, student, The Netherlands. em_wolff @ hotmail.com My father is Swedish, my mother is American and I was born and raised in The Netherlands, speaking English. As a result, learning and working on my Swedish has always been very important to me and thus I signed up for UISS. I was at UISS for two weeks but it took only two minutes upon my arrival for me to realize that two weeks was far too short a time. Within those first minutes, I had already met someone who was to become a good friend for the rest of my time there. This program is a place where people with different backgrounds, stories, ages, occupations and languages come together in one of their favorite countries for one shared interest. We work and play together, if you can call studying Swedish work, and everybody will walk away with meaningful friendships. Besides fellow students, the teachers are excellent, activities eye-opening and the location ideal. By the time I had figured all this out, it was too late for me to stay longer at Uppsala this summer because I had a summer job to get back to. I am planning to return next year. I found that the experience solidified my identity as a half-Swede in the presence of many other part-Swedes. And finally, I feel much more excited and better equipped to live, work and play in Sweden one day. Shawn Ott, UISS 2012, 45, database administrator/ paramedic, U.S.A. shawnott @ hotmail.com I am very glad I decided to attend the UISS program. It has been a great experience and the 4-week program has gone by very quickly. The days have been filled with great teaching and there is always something to do at night or on the weekends. Learning Swedish in Sweden instead of my home country has been great as it allows me to practice what I learn and be surrounded by the language daily. I certainly feel like this has been money well spent and the course offers great value for money. If I can find the time in the future, I certainly would like to return for higher level courses. Maria Hellström, UISS 2012, 18, student, Cyprus. hellstromoua @ hotmail.com UISS har varit en helt otrolig upplevelse! Det är ett program som inte liknar något annat. Om ditt mål är att förbättra din svenska och att ha kul då är UISS rätt för dig. Från de första dagarna när man känner sig lite hemsjuk så är hela atmosferen så skön och trygg i både klassen och hela skolan att de känslonar går bort så fort som man blir kompisar med de flesta i klassen om inte med alla!!! Jag själv är halvsvensk eftersom min pappa kommer från Sverige och min mamma är grek-cypriot. Eftersom en av mina föräldrar var svensk, tillhörde jag klassen med svenska för utlandsvenska ungdomar! Alla i min klass var antingen helsvenska eller halv som jag och det gjorde att alla var nästan på samma nivå. UISS är ett helt underbart program som utvecklar ens kunskap inte bara i svenska, men också i svensk kultur och svenska traditioner. Jag har fått nya vänskap som kommer att bestå i åren som kommer. Mar Santacana, UISS 2010 och 2011, 34, student, Katalonien. [email protected] Tack vare UISS har jag fått möjligheten att gå vidare i min svenska. I Spanien har det hittills bara funnits svenskundervisning upp till A2-nivå. Eftersom jag går på två utbildningar samtidigt i Barcelona, är min enda möjlighet att förbättra min svenska att ta sommarkurser hos UISS. Och då får jag precis vad jag behöver. Kurserna är mycket intensiva, så jag kan lära mig så mycket som möjligt på väldigt kort tid. Lärarna är duktiga och de uppfyller mina krav. Detta är mycket viktigt därför att mitt mål är att specialisera mig på Skandinavien och skandinaviska språk, med fokus på svenska och Sverige både ur ett språkligt och ett historiskt perspektiv. Jag har deltagit på UISS sommarkurser två somrar i sträck (B1+ och B2 nivåer) och jag kan utan tvekan påstå att jag har gjort stora framsteg. Mina svensklärare på UISS har hjälpt mig otroligt mycket till en väsentlig utveckling och samtidigt har de blivit goda vänner. Stödet från UISS och deras tro på min förmåga har varit minst lika viktiga för min framtid i yrkeslivet som själva språkundervisningen. Utan UISS kunde jag inte alls gått vidare i svenska, något som skulle ha hindrat mig från att bli den specialist jag planerar att bli. Till slut måste jag säga att jag har fått många goda vänner som jag ser fram emot att träffa igen. UISS erbjuder intensiva och krävande kurser, men det är också ett ställe där man har roligt. Ett stort tack till alla som gör det här möjligt! Kom till UISS, det är både bra för hjärnan och humorn! 23 brochure 2013.qxd:brochure 2012 23-10-2012 12:41 Pagina 24 Sophie Moisse, UISS 2010 and 2011, 25, teacher, Belgium, [email protected] Vet ni hur det känns när man vill skriva om en upplevelse som har varit så bra att den egentligen inte går att beskriva? Man känner en viss känsla av frustration för att till och med de finaste orden inte är tillräckligt fina för att återge den upplevelsen. Samtidigt blir jag lite rädd för att jag inte kommer att ha tillräckligt många rader för att berätta allt. För ärligt talat, hur kan jag sammanfatta de fyra bästa veckorna av mitt 25-åriga liv i bara några meningar? Hur kan jag börja beskriva hur mycket svenska jag har lärt mig genom fina lektioner med underbara lärare, hur roligt vi har haft under kvällsaktiviteterna, hur lätt det var för en blyg tjej som jag att prata med så många fina öppna människor från hela världen som tycker lika mycket om Sverige? Hur kan jag förklara för er vad vissa av dessa människor betyder för mig? Jag försöker använda mina kunskaper i svenska och jag vill hitta alla ord som behövs för att beskriva allt det där. Men det går inte. Det är obeskrivligt. Ni som verkligen vill veta, sitt inte bara och läs om våra upplevelser, utan kom till Uppsala Int’l Summer Session och upplev. Och sedan får ni försöka beskriva. Men jag lovar, ord räcker inte. I stället för ord som rinner ur pennan är det bara tårar som rinner när man åker hem... Steven Mets, 33, Belgium, EU interpreter, UISS 2008, [email protected] Jag har jobbat som tolk i 10 år nu, så jag sysslar med språk yrkesmässigt. Jag har gjort flera kurser i Sverige och jag letar alltid efter en organisation som erbjuder en bra balans mellan formell undervisning och avslappning. UISS erbjuder precis det jag sökte: en hög nivå, utmärkta lärare, mycket variation, filmkväller, intressanta utflykter och allt var väldigt bra organiserad. Du kan välja hur du vill bo (studenthem, egen lägenhet). Alla är hjälp-samma och Nellekes fyra (sic!) assistenter är supereffektiva. Om du vill upptäcka naturens skönhet i Sverige, så ska du absolut åka till Värmland: där upplever du hur vacker och spännande livet på landet kan vara. Glöm inte heller att besöka Uppsalas “nationer”. För mig framkallade det minnen från mitt studentliv i min hemstad Antwerpen. Så om du vill känna dig student igen eller bara snacka lite med andra UISS studenter (eller svenskar som pluggar i Uppsala) så får du säkert besöka nationerna. Jag deltog i 6 veckor och jag trivdes verkligen mycket bra; jag har inte haft det tråkigt alls. UISS lockar en bra blandning av alla sorters människor, alla åldrar och bakgrunder. Så om du tror att du inte passar in i UISS: fel! Sommarskolan har något för alla, så tveka inte! Monica Baird, 43, anesthetist, and David Boxall, 44, engineer, United Kingdom, UISS 2006, 2007 and 2008 [email protected], [email protected] We first came to Uppsala in 2006, unsure of what to expect from our first classroom experience in about 20 years! Then we were concerned that it wasn’t much of a holiday from work. We need not have worried. UISS is for adults, with plenty of encouragement. Classes are varied, with different approaches used to lighten the learning. The teachers all appreciate that you are spending your own money and using your annual leave to come to Uppsala, and the plus side for them is that the students are highly motivated. In terms of relaxing, the course gives you an opportunity to really switch off from your job – there just isn’t time to worry about it. The format of UISS allows you to develop a different approach to learning Swedish or about Sweden, during the afternoon courses. These are often quite unusual, such as musical, film or literary forays into the culture and the use of the language. Like the morning classes, the approach is quite intensive with the aim of immersing students in all things Swedish while they are in Uppsala. Equally, optional evening and weekend events are designed to make students feel as Nordic as Moose! If you want to learn Swedish in an integrated, immersive way and enjoy being in Sweden, then UISS comes highly recommended. One word of warning – you may not be going on a different summer holiday again for some time! 24 omslag 2013:Opmaak 1 07-11-2012 08:15 Pagina 2 Lapland Weekend in Värmland Assistants Carl and Axel with teacher Anna. Midsummer pole omslag 2013:Opmaak 1 06-11-2012 12:18 Pagina 1 UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SESSION nine, six and three weeks of International Experience in Sweden June 16 - August 16, 2013