DS2336 Technical French, Advanced Level 9.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  C

• Subject area

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

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• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

EU language portfolio levels B2/C1 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• identify the differences in style between everyday and formal French and adapt his/her written and spoken language accordingly.

Listening comprehension

• understand advanced-level formal oral presentations of some length (level C1)

Reading comprehension

• understand relatively long texts from specialised areas (level C1)

Speaking

• take active part in discussions and be able to explain and defend his/her opinions on well-known topics (level B2)
• using correct, varied and appropriate language, give an individually prepared oral presentation of a specialised nature (level B2/C1)

Writing

• produce written assignments and an essay of a specialised nature (level B2/C1).

Course main content

Oral proficiency:

• Pronunciation, intonation, fluency
• The language and techniques of meetings and presentations
• Negotiating and problem-solving through role play

Written proficiency:

• Writing reports, formal letters, essays

Vocabulary expansion:

• Study of differences between specialist and non-specialist language; formal and informal style
• Study of technical, economic and business terminology based on advanced level texts

Eligibility

Three years of academic studies. A pass with top marks on the compulsory placement test before applying or a pass in Technical French, Intermediate Level, DS1334. See our website for the test and more information.

Prerequisites

5-6 years' study of French

Literature

Kompendium

Examination

• ANN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ANN2 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

During the course, the students also take four minor midterm tests/quizzes. The combines result of the two tests is converted to a point score which is added to the student's score on the TEN1 exam.

Requirements for final grade

75% attendance. Written and oral examinations (ANN1; 3 credits, ANN2; 3 credits, TEN1; 3 credits)

Offered by

ECE/Language and Communication

Contact

Christian Surbled, tel. 790 9656, surbled@kth.se

Examiner

Christian Surbled <surbled@kth.se>

Supplementary information

The course has limited participation. Students who are not present at course start risk losing their place on the course.

The course programme may be subject to changes and courses with an insufficient number of students can be cancelled or get a reduced number of lessons.

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.