Uppsala International Summer Session

UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SESSION

Summer Studies

Uppsala International Summer Session

Sweden 2008

Staff 2007 from the left: Rebecca, Johan, Nelleke and Eric.

Crayfish Party at Upplands Nation

Studentroom

Uppsala Rune Stone

Uppsala Cathedral

WINTER COURSE IN JOKKMOKK, LAPLAND February 24 – March 8, 2008 The UISS offers a winter course in the Swedish language and culture in Jokkmokk, Lapland. The course is a combination of an intensive course in the Swedish language, levels lower intermediate to very advanced, with experiences of Swedish winter through sleigh rides with Huskies or reindeers, crosscountry skiing, snow walks and hikes, excursions in the area. Information about the Sámi people will be offered through lectures and study visits. There are about 20.000 Sámi (Laplanders) living in Sweden, 750 Sámi live in Jokkmokk. You will learn about their customs and traditions, ways of living, and visit their education center and you will be able to visit a Same who is a world famous artist: Lars Pirak. We will also offer: Swedish films, music, social activities, and farewell dinner with entertainment. Swedish courses: 25-28 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays. We do not offer courses for complete beginners. Swedish language levels offered: A2+, B1, B2 and C. Class size: maximum 13 students. Total number of participants in this winter course: 30-40. Accommodation: Hotel, double rooms, full board. Each room has a TV and broadband internet connection. Naturally the use of the sauna is included. Recently, the hotel has been completely renovated and redecorated with a very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Course fee: 16.400 sek (approx. €1.760, $ 2.200) This includes: All tuition, full board in the hotel, place in double room, excursions, study visits, guest lectures, evening activities, reindeer sleigh ride (one afternoon) and a Farewell Dinner Optional: Instruction in how to ride a sleigh drawn by a team of Huskies, two afternoons, followed by a whole day tour, riding your own sleigh with the dog team. Costs: 2 400 sek Scholarships: There are no scholarships available for this course. The application form for this course can be found on our web site: www.uiss.org or you can request it from Nelleke Dorrestijn: [email protected] Arrival: On Sunday February 24. There are several ways to get to Jokkmokk. Fly from Arlanda to Luleå. Take the shuttle to the bus station and then bus 44 to Jokkmokk. Or fly to Gällivaara (Nordic Regional) and then take a bus or airport taxi to Jokkmokk. If you arrive by train or flight to Stockholm, take the train to Murjek and then the bus to Jokkmokk. This alternative will take about 17 hours. SN Resor in Jokkmokk can help you book your travel, if your own travel agency can’t assist you. Tel: +46-971-58222 website: www.snr.se or see www.turism.jokkmokk.se/kommunikationer/index.shtml Departure will be on Saturday March 8. At a modest extra cost you can stay an extra night before and/or after the course. Please contact the director if this is the case. What to bring: Most important are high warm shoes or boots, warm gloves, a hat and a warm jacket. In northern Sweden it can become very cold between -5 ° to - 35 °C and in the latter case it is good to be dressed in several layers. A T-shirt, with a fleece and a jacket for example. Warm underclothes, either pyjamas or thermal underwear, are necessary when one goes outdoors. Links: www.turism.jokkmokk.se and www.turism.norrbotten.se www.snr.se and http://www.ltnbd.se/index.htl (bus) for travel to Jokkmokk www.ajtte.com www.jokkmokksmarknad.com

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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR 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 220 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 by 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 center of Uppsala. Computers are available for writing or e-mailing for a small fee. The weekend trips to Helsinki, Värmland and Lapland are unforgettable experi-

Welcome to the Uppsala Int’l Summer Session, UISS, now in its 46th year. This brochure will, I hope, give you all the information you’ll need to prepare for your studies with the UISS in Uppsala, Sweden. It contains information about classes, arrival and payments, as well as more practical information. 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 taken a special program at the university 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 next to increasing their knowledge about Swedish culture, history and society. The intercultural aspect of the program, in which there are more than 40 countries represented, 2

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.

ences for those who participate. Two highlights during the summer are the potluck dinner (late July) 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 four-week session ends with the semi-formal farewell banquet, when students and teachers perform songs and sketches. After dinner the banquet room is cleared for a night of dancing. 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.

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]

An happy get together in the garden before the Farewell Dinner.

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GENERAL INFORMATION UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SESSION (UISS) The UISS is a non-profit foundation and is supported entirely through student’s fees. The UISS offers courses annually for two, four, six or eight 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 2007, 200 students from 36 countries participated.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS AND PHONE/FAX NUMBERS October 1, 2007 - June 12, 2008 Nelleke Dorrestijn will be in The Netherlands from October 1, 2007 until June 12, 2008. Please send your application there, so it can be processed immediately. For questions about applications and payments please use the following address and numbers: UISS, Nelleke Dorrestijn Posthoornseweg 7 NL-5062 Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. Telephone and fax: +31(=NL) 13 5212388 GSM mobile phone: +31-6-22439491 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.uiss.org Vuxenskolan also gives information on UISS: Telephone number +46 18 102370 Fax number: +46 18 121218 Nelleke works fulltime with the program and can answer all questions concerning the UISS.

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 some 200 students from 40 nations. This should increase understanding among people from all over the world.

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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.

MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS DURING THE SUMMER June 14 - August 20, 2008 Uppsala International Summer Session Box 1972 S-751 49 Uppsala, Sweden telephone number +46 18 10 23 70 fax number: +46 18 12 12 18 Nelleke’s GSM +46 70 437 58 66 e-mail:[email protected]

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. 4

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 faculty at UISS is able to provide so rich a summer program only if they receive fairly firm choices of courses from applicants.

7. 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. Regularly courses fill up before the deadline, so please apply as early as possible.

2.Level of Swedish: Please take the placement test at http://www.folkuniversitetet.se/ templates/ PageFrame.aspx?id=19417

8. 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. PAYMENT PROCEDURE PAYMENT PROCEDURE

3. Please complete both sides of the application form and return it to us along with an original photo and the $40 or € 30 application fee (non-refundable). Checks will not be accepted. Please send this application fee with your application or through Western Union. Europeans may also pay € 30 to postgiro account 1811301 in The Netherlands accredited to N. Dorrestijn. IBAN: NL49 PSTB0001811301. BIC/SWIFT:PSTBNL21

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. The remaining costs must be paid before May 30 for courses starting June 22 and July 6 and before June 30 for courses starting July 20. Please remember to pay any additional choices, such as an apartment or optional trip.

4. Do not sign up for two courses scheduled at the same time. Please use page 10 as a guide.

Payment to the bank account Svenska Handelsbanken, Swift/BIC address: HANDSESS IBAN: SE09 6000 0000 000 143365118 account number: 6501 - 143 365 118 accredited to the UISS. If your bank cannot use the SWIFT address, please send the course fee to: Svenska Handelsbanken, address: S-106 70 Stockholm, for onward transmission to account number 6501 - 143 365 118 accredited to the Uppsala International Summer Session. 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.

5. Note that Arts of Sweden, Social Institutions, Film and History of Modern Sweden will be taught in English. Swedish Pop Music will be a mix of Swedish and English. Other courses will be taught primarily in Swedish. 6. The deadline for applications is May 1 for courses starting June 22, May 15 for courses starting July 6 and June 1 for courses starting July 20. Deadline for scholarship applications: March 15.

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- 4 weeks or less before the course starts, there will be no refund. Students who terminate their stay at the UISS before the end of the session or whose physical or whose mental health does not allow them to participate in the program, do not receive refunds other than within the above stated conditions of cancellation. We recommend to get a cancellation insurance.

For international money orders, an additional fee of 100 SEK is charged. All payments should be made in SEK. If you pay 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.

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

COST OF THE PROGRAM 8 week session 32.400 SEK 6 week session 25.300 SEK 4 week session, 2 alternatives 17.300 SEK 2 week session, 2 alternatives 9.100 SEK (levels 2, 3 and 4) Tuition only, per 4 weeks 9.900 SEK per 2 weeks 5.400 SEK

Included in the tuition only program:

. all tuition, 20-32 classroom hours per week . study visits . a guided tour of Uppsala . student card for Uppsala . social evenings at the school

Please note: the fixed price is stated in Swedish crowns (SEK). At the time of writing the exchange rate of the US dollar was 1:6,80 and of the Euro 1:9,35. Early payments Students who pay the total fee before February 15 may reduce the course fee by 5%.

Estimated additional costs per week : We calculate additional expenses to be 1.300 sek per week, including books, entertainment, meals, and incidentals, excluding the costs for the optional weekend trips. Much of course depends on your own habits of spending money. Examples of costs: cinema ticket: 75 SEK; a beer in a student pub: 27 SEK; coffee (500 grams): 34 SEK; a liter milk: 9 SEK; a loaf of bread: 18 SEK; 1 kg tomatoes: 28 SEK; 1 kg of apples: 15 SEK; entrance fee to student dances: 65 SEK.

Conditions of cancellation If you cancel the course of your choice: - earlier than 8 weeks before the course starts, refund will be 100% minus transfer costs. - between 8 - 4 weeks before the course starts, refunds will be 50% 6

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.

ty, 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 mid-term and/or final examinations. In 2007 scholarships were donated by Föreningen för Svenskar i Världen Uppsala International Summer Session Sveriges Allmänna Utrikeshandelsförening

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 4 weeks can be earned for Swedish language classes. Three credits can be earned for afternoon classes that are taught for 48 hours. More information about credits is available upon request.

Sveriges Allmänna Utrikeshandelsförening Stipendiefond för svensk utlandsungdom gives partial scholarships to young Swedish citizens (17-25) living abroad who participate in intensive Swedish language programs in Sweden, complementary to their schooling abroad. Applicants should participate for a minimum of 4 weeks and must have at least one Swedish parent. Application forms for scholarships can be required from: Stipendiefonden för utlandsungdom, Box 5501 S-114 85 Stockholm, Sweden tel. number +46 8 783 80 51 fax number +46 8 660 94 11 email:monica.trollsas@ utrikeshandelsforeningen.se

COURSE MATERIAL Textbooks can be bought at the UISS office at a reduced price. Costs for books range between 400 - 600 SEK per course. SCHOLARSHIPS A very limited number of scholarships are available. Maximum value: 9.100 SEK for the two-week session; 17.300 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 to Sweden are eligible for a maximum value scholarship, e.g., students from East European countries. Partial scholarships are available for students from all other countries. Criteria for selection: financial need, academic or professional qualifications, maturi

Föreningen för Svenskar i Världen also gives financial aid to young Swedish citizens (17-25) living abroad. Application forms and information can be required from: Föreningen för Svenskar i Världen Box 5501 S-114 58 Stockholm Sweden tel. number +46 8 783 81 81 fax. number +46 8 660 52 64 e-mail: [email protected]

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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 S-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden [email protected] or www.uu.se

take you through a very diverse and beautiful part of Swedish Lapland, just above the Arctic Circle. For three days 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….

EXCURSIONS On Fridays instructional and recreational trips are arranged to various points of interest within the Uppsala - Stockholm area as well as to Dalarna. You will have the chance to visit the 300-year 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.

Day 1: Night train to Murjek. Day 2: Arrival in Murjek. From there by bus to Kvikkjokk. In Kvikkjokk we will distribute the equipment and gear. Following a boat trip we will start hiking. The first few hours of the hike will be over the famous Kungsleden hiking trail. Day 3: We will continue with the climb into the mountains. The scene will change into more rugged terrain with low vegetation cover, while hiking over a mountain edge. After a steep descent, we’ll arrive at the riverbank where we will set up camp. Day 4: This day the hike will be continued. 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. We will return by bus to Jokkmokk. Day 5: Visit to Jokkmokk and the museum about the Sámi. Bus to Murjek, train to Uppsala. Day 6: Arrival in Uppsala in the morning.

SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES In addition to the regular classes, guest speakers are invited to talk about such interesting topics as Swedish politics, the Swedish welfare state, Swedish film and Swedish 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, There are possibilities to ride Icelandic horses. The long weekends give you plenty of time to travel on your own to such places as Oslo and Copenhagen (less than 10 hours by train). 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 7 -12 persons Included: all meals from lunch day 2 to breakfast day 5, guide, use of tents and additional camping gear, 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 approximately 250 sek.

TRIP TO LAPLAND: July 18 - July 23 Costs: 3.200 sek This is a short backpacking trip, which will 8

(Vildmarken): to hike, ride horses, 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 500 SEK in advance to reserve your spot. The number of participants is limited, and reservations are taken on a first-come-first serve basis. The program is: Friday: Transfer by bus to Värmland. The afternoon will be spent hiking, canoeing or swimming. 19.00 hrs: Barbecue as well as a dish traditional for Värmland Saturday: a. Vildmark Värmland for timber rafting or b. Horse riding c. Hiking through nature with a guide. Dinner at the campfire. Sunday: Breakfast in the morning, free activities. 12.00 Departure from Björkebo Camping 13.30 Visit to the home of Selma Lagerlöf. 15.30 Start of return trip 18.00 Dinner 21.30 Arrival in Uppsala

Please note: Your sleeping bag needs to be warm enough for temperatures around freezing point.

Female hikers had to have a Jokkmokk shirt TRIP TO FINLAND: July 10 - July 14 Costs: 2100 sek (4 nights) including busses, boat, cabin, hotel, breakfast and 2 dinners. We will take the night boat to Helsinki through the amazing archipelago. In Helsinki we stay at a hotel with free time on Friday and Saturday to do whatever you like. You will be given information on what to see and do in Helsinki. On Sunday evening we will return by boat to Stockholm and arrive in at 10.00 a.m. 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, since we must make the reservations in advance. TRIP TO VÄRMLAND: August 1 - 3 Costs: 1700 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”

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CHOICE OF COURSES On this page you will find the class schedules for the two different 4-week courses. Please study the schedules carefully before indicating your choice of courses on the application form. Some courses only take place during one four-week period. Grammar and conversation classes can be combined since they take place on alternating days. 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 23 - JULY 18, 2008 08.30 12.30 13.45 13.45

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Swedish all levels and svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar Lunch Swedish grammar alt. Swedish conversation Det moderna svenska samhället (på svenska) Modern Swedish Social Institutions (in English) The Arts in Sweden (in English) Swedish Pop Music (in English and Swedish)

CLASS SCHEDULE JULY 21 - AUGUST 15, 2008 8.30 12.30 13.45 13.45

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Swedish all levels, svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar Lunch Swedish grammar alt. Swedish conversation Modern Svensk Litteratur(på svenska) Den svenska välfärdsstaten – sanning eller myt? (på svenska) The Swedish Film (in English) History of Modern Sweden (in English) Svenska visor och popmusik (på svenska)

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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/portfolio or visit the Uppsala University web site: www.fba.uu.se/Portfolio for detailed information on levels A1 through C2, in the aspects of reading, writing, listening comprehension, spoken interaction and spoken production.

Teachers of Swedish in Uppsala

Teachers of Swedish in Uppsala

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, employ-

SWEDISH A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at 11

ment, local geography). 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. 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 travelling 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. SWEDISH B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. 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 sociala, akademiska och professionella ändamål. Kan producera tydliga, välstrukturerade och detaljerade texter om komplicerade ämnen. Kan på ett kontrollerat sätt med olika medel organisera och binda 12

samman en text till en sammanhängande helhet. 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 presentation. Kan uttrycka sig spontant, mycket flytande och precist samt därvid utnyttja finare nyanser även i mera komplexa situationer. 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. Two week sessions The two-week courses are intended for those who already have completed level A1 and A2. These courses are mainly intended for the professional who finds it difficult to be away during a longer period of time, but who would, nonetheless, like to improve his/her Swedish. Please note that a 2-week course is a very short time to study a language. Upon request a 3-week course can be started from June 22 instead of a two-week course. How to determine your level of Swedish? Please take the placement test at http://www.folkuniversitetet.se/templates/ PageFrame.aspx?id=19417

SPECIAL COURSES IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR PROGRAM Svenska för utlandssvenska ungdomar This course is especially designed for expatriated young Swedes between 17 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.

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.

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 will have the opportunity to practice various linguistic styles.

This course is taught for four or eight weeks only. Dates: June 22 - July 18 and July 20 August 15. Please also see special information about scholarships given to these young people on pages 6 and 7.

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AFTERNOON CLASSES The language of the description will also be the language of instruction. Assessment for all afternoon 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. tems with respect to social services and institutions. This overview will be provided in the context of the current economic and political climate of the Swedish society. Primary emphasis will be on the Swedish folkhem, that is the welfare state and social organizations, which provide care for the elderly, handicapped, and children. social organizations, which provide care for the elderly, handicapped and children. We will learn how welfare policy developed historically and the contemporary forces, which are changing it. The platforms of the major political parties with regard to welfare policy will be discussed with visits from local politicians. An overview of state cultural programs will be provided and policies for equality between the sexes, domestic partnership and for minorities will be discussed with invited speakers.

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 the questions “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.

Instruction Lectures and discussions with guest lecturers. Field trips to municipal institutions will be arranged such as the employment office, day care center, geriatric facilities, county hospital and social insurance office. 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 populär-

MODERN SWEDISH SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Aim and content of the course The course will provide an overview of the Swedish state, regional and municipal sys14

kultur 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 90-talets 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 upp kommer att belysas temavis med varierat material. Genom kursens breda innehåll kommer språket att praktiseras på åtskilliga sätt och inom skiftande områden.

aspects of the songs, but also on aspects such as expression, enunciation and accent. Through a closer look at the lyrics of some Swedish songs, the ways the songs are structured in connection with harmony and melody, we will work on lyric exercises. You will learn the basics of how to write a verse, a bridge and a chorus. In this way you will familiarize yourself with two languages at the same time: Music and Swedish! The genres to be discussed throughout the course are: Swedish pop, rock, soul, rap, hip hop and jazz. You will learn songs and styles from artists such as Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kaspers Orkester, Tityo, Patrik Isaksson, Magnus Uggla, Lisa Ekdahl, Eva Dahlgren, Mauro Scocco No previous knowledge of music is required to take this course Instruction Lectures and class discussions. Analysis of CDs and film clips, and the documentary The History of Swedish Pop Music. Learning songs from a variety of Swedish artists, some movement and body exercises. Writing exercises from a choice of topics.

Undervisning Innehållet tas upp genom olika slags texter, film, musik, omväxlande studiebesök och gästande föreläsare. Stort utrymme kommer att ges till diskussioner samt analyser. SWEDISH POP MUSIC Aim and content of the course Sweden has the world’s largest music export. Bands such as Abba, Roxette, The Cardigans, Kent, Robyn, Meja etc have received international acclaim all over Europe, the U.S.A., Asia and Australia. Swedish songwriters are producing hits for artists such as Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys. The course will provide an overview of Swedish music mainly through the practice of singing songs together from a wide selection of artists and groups. We will study and analyze their music and discuss why Swedish pop music has become so successful. Primary emphasis will be on artists singing in Swedish as this provides an excellent opportunity to broaden and deepen your Swedish language skills to a more organic level. We will work on musical

SVENSKA VISOR OCH POPLÅTAR Mål för utbildningen Kursens syfte är att ge deltagarna smakprov ur vår samlade svenska visskatt samt att bekanta deltagarna med olika svenska artister som sjunger nutida popmusik. Stor vikt läggs vid att ge deltagarna en möjlighet att själva sjunga Innehåll Varför låter den svenska visan som den gör? En kort genomgång av det viktigaste som hänt i den svenska visans historia. Presentation av några svenska viskompositörer, däribland Carl Michael Bellman och Evert Taube. Valda visor och låtar från olika tider och ur olika genrer. (t.ex. 15

HISTORY OF MODERN SWEDEN Aim and content of the course The course aims to provide the student with knowledge of political, social, cultural and economic development in Sweden from the earliest game-hunting societies to the formation of the modern welfare state. The rich finds and the many historical monuments and collections in the area around Uppsala give the student a unique opportunity to get vivid, first-hand impressions of Swedish history. Instruction Lectures. Fieldtrips to, among others, Linné’s Hammarby, Viking sites, Skokloster and Gripsholm Castle.

and popular film genres specific to Sweden will be studied such as comedies, dramas, fairy tales and films by immigrants. 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. 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 that Bergman used to attend as a child 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. A guest filmmaker, scriptwriter or actor will speak about his or her work to the UISS students. Previous guests have been directors Stefan Jarl, Christina Olofsson, Anders Wahlgren, Lisa Ohlin, and scriptwriter, author and stand up comedian Jonas Gardell.

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 silent directors Victor Sjöström and Mauritz Stiller and Ingmar Bergman –who was born in Uppsala! We will also study the work of new directors such as Lasse Hallstöm, Colin Nutley, Christina Olofsson, Lisa Ohlin, Lukas Moodysson and Josef Fares. Examples of national production

Swedish film class with teacher Christoffer Olofsson

Cornelis Vreeswijk, Ulf Lundell, Rebecka Thörnquist, Eric Gadd och Lisa Ekdahl). Undervisning Vi sjunger tillsammans (pop)låtar och visor från skilda tider och av olika kompositörer. Kortare föreläsningar om bl a visans historia och kompositörer. Genom att lyssna på CD och gå på konsert hör och ser vi kända vistolkare och popartister framföra nya och gamla låtar.

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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 flykting- 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 August Strindberg och Selma Lagerlöf och fram till 2007 års Augustpristagare. Innehåll Vid kursens början delas ett kompendium ut med valda texter m.m. av de författare som kommer att behandlas under kursens gång. Det finns då också möjlighet för kursdeltagarna att påverka kursinnehållet. En rad författare kommer att presenteras genom korta föredrag och filmer i samband med att vi behandlar texterna. Studiebesök Strindbergsmuseet på Drottninggatan i Stockholm, som också var August Strindbergs sista bostad. Om intresse finns kan eventuellt en studieresa ordnas till Kymmendö i Stockholms skärgård, där vi besöker inspelningsplatsen för Hemsöborna och Strindbergs skrivarstuga. Förberedelser Kursdeltagarna bör om möjligt i förväg läsa en roman, antingen Susanna Alakoski: Svinalängorna eller Mikael Niemi: Populärmusik från Vittula

Class Swedish Pop Music with their teacher Ulrika Skogby in action.

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION Upon arrival you will have to pay 500 SEK as a room deposit before you get your key. NOTE: It may be wise to exchange money at the airport or at the Central Station in Stockholm. The cheapest way is to use the ATM machines, which of course are also available in Uppsala.

MAP Together with the e-mail letter of confirmation of payment a map will be sent to you showing the center of Uppsala and the university area. Keep this map with your passport and other documents so that you will have it available for reference when you reach Uppsala.

LATE ARRIVAL If you arrive later than the above dates or hours, you have to fax, e-mail or call 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.

ARRIVAL IN SWEDEN BY TRAIN Every hour a train leaves from Stockholm to Uppsala. Upon arrival at the station in Uppsala, take municipal bus nr. 5. The bus fare is approximately 30 SEK. Or take a taxi. The ride from the station to Studentvägen will be about 85 SEK. A member of the Summer Session staff will be at Studentvägen 11 to direct you to your room and give further instructions.

Family and friends should send your mail to the address below. You will not be able to use your housing address as your mailing address.

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. Take the municipal bus or a taxi as described above. ARRIVAL TIMES Sundays June 22 and July 20 between 11.30 and 17.30, July 6 between 13.00 and 16.00 at Studentvägen 11. It is important to arrive within the given hours, since all information on the program and/or tests will be given on arrival days. NOTE: This is not our office; we just use it on the days that students arrive.

OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS UISS June 12 - August 20, 2008 Uppsala International Summer Session Box 1972 S-751 49 Uppsala Sweden Telephone: +46 18 10 23 70 Fax number: +46 18 12 12 18 Nelleke’s GSM +46 70 437 58 66 E-mail: [email protected]

Rooms in the dormitories will be ready for occupancy after 11.30. Check in at earlier dates or times will not be possible at all! 18

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.

Sport shirts and slacks and sweaters with jeans are okay for daily wear. For the Farewell Banquet you’ll want to bring a party outfit. Do not forget to bring a raincoat and an umbrella. A Swedish dictionary is indispensable in the Swedish classes.

Single student room: mostly with a private toilet, one of several on a ‘corridor’. 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! 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 3800 SEK per four weeks. Families with a maximum of two children pay 4.200 sek per 4 weeks. You can also share an apartment with another participant at the UISS at the extra cost of 1500 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.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Sweden uses 220-volt current. 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, www.sverigeresan.se, www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/ sweden Uppsala Tourist Information: http://www.uppland.nu/en/ Uppsala Nya Tidning (newspaper): www2.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.

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INTERNET ACCESS This is mostly not available in the rooms. You will have WiFi in the center of Uppsala and there are computers available in the school. Uppsala offers free internet access in some public buildings and there are Internet cafes.

TELEPHONE Your parents and friends can use the office telephone numbers to give you messages. In most dormitories there will be no telephones available. It will be wise to get a calling card from your telephone company; this makes calling abroad both easier and cheaper. You can also purchase a card for your GSM in Sweden or bring your own GSM.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES Washing machines and dryers are available. In some cases there is access to a sauna.

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 also.

MEALS During the week (Monday-Thursday) a hot lunch will be served. Friday through Sunday you will be responsible for your own meals. 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.

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.

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 i n f o r m a tion may be obtained at embassies. Students who need a visa should apply for one well in advance. 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: www.ud.se/sverigeiutlandet/index.htm

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.

ROOM DEPOSIT 500 SEK will have to be paid when you check in. This sum will be refunded if your room is left in good condition.

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PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE JUNE 22 - JULY 18, 2008 June 22 (Sunday) 11.30 - 17.30 Arrival 8, 4 and 2 week students 18.30 Dinner and general information about the program

June 29 (Sunday)

July 6 (Sunday) 13.00 - 16.00 Arrival two and six week students 16.30 Information

July 13 (Sunday)

June 23 (Monday) 08.30 Classes start 11.45 Information 13.45 Classes 15.30 Sightseeing

June 30 (Monday)

July 7 (Monday)

July 14 (Monday)

29.00 Film

20.00 Film

20.00 Film

June 24 (Tuesday)

July 1 (Tuesday)

July 8 (Tuesday) 20.00 Musical evening Swedish songs and music performed by staff and students

July 15 (Tuesday)

June 25 (Wednesday)

July 2 (Wednesday) Midterm and final exams

July 9 (Wednesday) 20.00 Lecture “Minoriteter i Sverige”

July 16 (Wednesday) Final exams for 2 and 4 week students

June 26 (Thursday) 20.00 Singer Peder Svan

July 3 (Thursday) 20.00 Pubcrawl – Tour of Uppsala student nations

July 10 (Thursday) 14.15 Departure for Finland

July 17 (Thursday) 18.00 Farewell Banquet Students and staff perform

June 27 (Friday)

July 4 (Friday)

Trip to Dalarna 1. Carl Larsson 2. Falun Copper Mine 3. Tällberg

Trip to Stockholm 1. Drottningholm 2. Dramaten 3. Gamla Stan

July 11 (Friday) Trip to Linnés Hammarby, Gamla Uppsala and Skokloster

July 18 (Friday) 10.00 -12.00 CHECK OUT 4 AND 2 WEEK STUDENTS 17.30 Group leaves for Lapland

June 28 (Saturday)

July 5 (Saturday)

July 12 (Saturday)

July 19 (Saturday)

10.00 Back from Finland

20.00 Social Evening

CHECK OUT FOR 2 WEEK STUDENTS

In addition to this program Swedish films with English subtitles will be shown at least once a week

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PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE JULY 20 - AUGUST 15, 2008 July 20 (Sunday) 12.00 - 18.00 Arrival 4 week students

July 27 (Sunday)

August 3 (Sunday) 22.00 Back from Värmland

18.30 General information July 21 (Monday) 08.30 Classes start 11.45 Information 13.45 Classes 15.30 Sightseeing

August 10 (Sunday)

July 28 (Monday)

August 4 (Monday) 20.15 Lecture “Om svenskar, svenska seder och bruk” by Agneta Lilja

August 11 (Monday) 20.00 Film

20.00 Film

July 22 (Tuesday) 20.00 Social evening

July 29 (Tuesday)

August 5 (Tuesday)

August 12 (Tuesday)

July 23 (Wednesday)

July 30 (Wednesday)

August 6 (Wednesday)

August 13 (Wednesday)

Midterm exams 20.00 Performance by singer Bertil Engh

19.30 Guest lecture by a Swedih film director

Final exams for 4 week students

July 24 (Thursday)

July 31 (Thursday)

August 7 (Thursday)

August 14 (Thursday)

20.00 Pub Crawl

19.00 Potluck Dinner (bring your own national food dishes)

19.00 Optional: Crayfish party

18.00 Farewell Banquet. Students and staff perform

July 25 (Friday) Trip to Stockholm 1. Stadshuset 2. Millesgården 3. Gamla Stan

August 1 (Friday) Trip to Sigtuna and Leufsta Bruk Departure forVärmland

August 8 (Friday) Trip to Stockholm 1. Junibacken 2. Skansen 3. Free time in the city

August 15 (Friday) 12.00 CHECK OUT ALL STUDENTS

July 26 (Saturday)

August 2 (Saturday)

August 9 (Saturday) CHECK OUT FOR 3 WEEK STUDENTS

August 16 (Saturday)

In addition to this program Swedish films with English subtitles will be shown at least once a week

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Monica Baird, 42, anaesthetist, and David Boxall, 43, engineer, United Kingdom, UISS 2006 and 2007, [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! We didn’t even know if a classroom would still be bearable. 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! Amy Edge, 24, student, United Kingdom, UISS 2006 & 2007. [email protected] Words just aren’t enough to do the UISS experience justice! Here’s a few to give you an idea, but my best advice is to come and experience it for yourself. I guarantee it will be one of the best things you ever do. You will learn so much more than just a language. Doors will open up for you, all over the world. You will laugh and you will cry. It will open up your heart and your mind. It’s great fun with great people! I’ll be back again!

Nils Johan Ekman, 19, utlandssvensk, student, U.S.A. UISS 2007. [email protected] What a summer!! I just returned from the UISS and probably one of the best summers I’ve ever had. I’m Swedish/Colombian, but have lived most of my life in Miami. That is what this course is all about, bringing together different people with different backgrounds coming from many parts of the world for a great summer. I went for the full 8 weeks and there is so much I experienced that there aren’t enough words to fully express it all. You come to a beautiful country into the open arms of the coordinators and staff of the course. Everybody including the veterans of the course (returning students) is there to welcome and help. You learn in a safe, fun environment with many people, all with the same goal and interest, and no one seems to feel out of place no matter how different. The teachers are highly qualified and you’ll enjoy the class more than anything. There are activities and events that integrate all the participants in the course. Trips to Finland, Varmland, Dalarna, are an additional plus to the whole experience, because you have time to really get to know people, while you learn about Swedish culture. I’m definitely going back next summer and I recommend you look into the possibility as well. It’s fun, you learn a lot, you’ll meet many interesting people and you’ll experience many aspects of the Swedish culture, which probably wouldn’t be possible any other way. Rita Sa’vai, 19 , student, Hungary, UISS 2006 & 2007, [email protected] The best decision I’ve ever made was to come to Uppsala and take part in this summer program, TWICE! If you like Sweden, it’s a great opportunity to learn to understand the language and the culture. The UISS offers several cultural activities, such as movies, singers. Swedish culture courses are taught in the afternoon. The classes are very good and interesting. All teachers are enthusiastic and they help you a lot. You feel completely comfortable, because you are placed in the level that suits your needs in the best way. The excursions and weekend trips are an excellent way to see more of Sweden. Don’t miss the Värmland trip, the landscape is beautiful and you’ll experience something totally different. I think Uppsala is a very good choice. It’s a nice and friendly town. You’ll make a lot of friends and you’ll have great fun, spending time with people from all over the world, with one thing in common: their interest in Sweden.

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Guy Haley, 33, United Kingdom, journalist. [email protected] The UISS is one of the best language courses I have ever attended. The structure of the course is such that it makes learning Swedish exceptionally pleasurable. Every day is packed to the brim with extra activities, film showings, visits from notable Swedes and excursions. As most of these things, as well as your accommodation and lunches, are included in the price, this makes the UISS amazing value for money. Uppsala itself is a beautiful city, with plenty of cultural activities. Depending on your desires you can party the night away or spend your free time visiting sites of historical interest, or both. Two things are truly certain: You will learn Swedish, and you will have fun. The range of age, nationality and personality attending UISS made for a very interesting mix of people, and contributed to the sense of community among the attendees. The excellent range of events, the staff and guest speakers meant that we were fully immersed in the culture and language of Sweden. I went to UISS because I wanted to be able to chat with my wife in Swedish and spent some time in Sweden. I achieved my goal, and though I am not yet fluent, at least now I know enough that I can understand what is being said, even if speaking is still a little difficult. And I was not much more than a beginner when I started! Briony Ryles, 22, student, United Kingdom, [email protected] I arrived for eight weeks in Uppsala without being able to say more than “hej!” and “tack!”. After 4 weeks, I had a solid understanding of Swedish grammar. After 8 weeks, I could read a simple newspaper and understand it. Thanks to the fantastic tutors and course assistants, I also learned skills essential for survival in Sweden, such as snapsvisor, how to eat a crayfish, maypole building, and how to build a raft from fifty logs and some bits of rope. I had been warned that Swedes are reserved, and that I should take plenty of warm clothes. I discovered that the Swedes are friendly, amazingly tolerant and helpful with my efforts to speak their language, and their reserve is directly connected to the number of snapsvisor they have sung. As for the weather? It hit 34C in the first four weeks, before plummeting into rain for the second four. I guess you can’t have everything, but this trip came very close. Go for it – the course is unforgettable Nena Milos, 20, student, Slovenia, UISS 2005 and 2007, [email protected] These 4 weeks in Uppsala were the best time of my life. Even though it seems a bit expensive, you will get what you paid for and more. The program is excellently organized. The teachers have a great way of teaching, they give time to each individual and classes are very interesting. You also learn the language by listening to music, singing and watching video films. Not only did I gain knowledge of the Swedish language but I also learnt a lot about the culture, traditions, people, society and Swedish film. Fun and studies are combined in an excellent way. UISS gives you also the possibility to explore other parts of Sweden with trips each week. Potluck dinner is great, as you can taste delicious food from different parts of the world. School also provides you with a lot of information about what is going on in Uppsala. You can turn to Nelleke or her assistants, they will always take time to help you. As a student of UISS you will meet Swedish students. The UISS is also nice because you’ll meet people of different age and nationality, so it really is a multicultural experience, not only Swedish culture. The only bad thing is that time goes by much too fast Nikkie Gerritsen, 28, student, utlandssvensk, Nederländerna, [email protected] Jag hade känt till UISS programmet i några år, men först nu blev det av att gå kursen. Jag önskade att jag hade gjort det tidigare. Jag deltog i kursen för utlandssvenskar. Det var kul att träffa andra utlandssvenskar. Min lärare var jättetrevlig och jag lärde mig mycket om det svenska språket. Det viktigaste var att jag började läsa svenska böcker, och det ska jag fortsatta med. Förutom kurser i svenska finns det mycket andra saker som gör kursen jättebra. Det finns mycket aktiviteter, bland annat utflykter till Stockholm. Den bästa utflykten var helgen till Värmland! Dessutom är det hemskt trevligt att träffa så mycket olika folk från hela världen. Om du vill förbättra din svenska, kan jag bara säga anmäl dig till UISS!!!

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Lapland

Week-end in Värmland

Winter Session in Jokkmokk 2006, participants from 10 different countries.

UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SESSION eight, six, four or two weeks of International Experience in Sweden June 22 - August 15, 2008