DS1300 Technical English, Lower Intermediate Level 6.0 credits

• 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)

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).

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.

Compendium

English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy

• ANN1 - Written 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
• ANN2 - Oral Work, 1.5 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Three in-class quizzes give bonus points to improve the examination 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)

• 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.

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.