At IUP, Swedish is offered as part of the Critical Languages program, which is a self-instructional/tutorial approach to less commonly taught foreign languages.
Students meet with a tutor
three hours per week. Most tutors are native speakers of the
language. Professional teachers of the specific language may be
brought in from other universities to evaluate student
performance. The final grade is based homework, quizzes, tests,
and performance during the tutorial sessions. Each course carries
three credits.
If you would like further
information about this class, contact the coordinator, Dr. Stuart
Chandler (chandler@iup.edu,
724-357-5612).
The Critical Languages
fulfill the Foreign Language requirement of many majors, if taken
through the Intermediate level (the fourth semester of
coursework). There may be special circumstances for your
particular major, so be sure to check with your major advisor
before beginning a Critical Language. Not all Critical Languages
are offered every semester at IUP, so you’ll need to plan your
schedule accordingly.