- English grammar
- Academic/technical vocabulary for engineers and scientists
- Reading of short texts of a technical nature
- Speaking English in small groups as well as to a larger audience
- Technical writing: short technical report, summary, technical description. formal letter
- Listening comprehension (using podcasts)
DS1300 Technical English, Lower Intermediate Level 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
EU language portfolio levels A2/B1, http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
- understand the content of clear standard speech on general subject areas/events (level B1)
Reading comprehension
- Understand and give an accurate account of authentic texts on topical issues dealing with technical subjects and working life. (level B1)
Speaking
- converse and discuss informally on topics of personal interest or related to studies, work and topical events. (level A2)
- orally summarise texts of a general and/or specialist nature (level A2/B1)
- give an individual oral presentation of a specialised nature (level A2/B1)
Writing
- summarise texts of a general and/or specialised nature (level A2/B1)
- write a factual report or an argumentation text (level A2/B1).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entrance requirements for university studies, i.e. completed upper secondaray schooling incl. documented proficiency in English) and a compulsory placement test before applying. See our website for the test and more information.
Recommended prerequisites
See under Eligibility in the course plan
Equipment
Literature
Compendium
English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- ANN1 - Written Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ANN2 - Oral Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Three in-class quizzes give bonus points to improve the examination grade.
Other requirements for final grade
75% attendance. Examination based on written and oral performance during the course (ANN1; 1,5 credits, ANN2; 1,5 credits), and a final examination (TEN1; 3 credits)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Technical English, Intermediate Level
Contact
Supplementary information
The course has limited participation. Students who are not present at course 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, get merged together with other courses or get a reduced number of lessons.