This is the 13551st most frequent Swedish word.
utvald
Chosen; selected.
Here, 'utvald' is used as an adjective meaning 'selected', highlighting a special or chosen status.
Hon är en utvald medlem av kommittén.
She is a selected member of the committee.
In this context, 'utvald' again acts as an adjective, emphasizing the specific choice of the book for a purpose, which is the course curriculum.
Boken är en utvald litteratur för kursen.
The book is selected literature for the course.
Here, 'utvald' serves as an adjective with a slightly spiritual or motivational connotation, implying a person being chosen for a significant purpose.