DS1334 Technical French, Intermediate Level 9.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Oral proficiency:
- Pronunciation, intonation, fluency
- Discussions in French, listening comprehension, oral proficiency.
- Summaries of general and technical texts, presentations, speeches
Written proficiency:
- Free writing in French
- Report writing, summaries of general and technical character
Intended learning outcomes
EU language portfolio levels B1/B2, 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 dealing with topical issues on technical subjects and working life. (level B2)
Speaking
- converse and discuss informally on topics of personal interest or related to studies, work or topical events. (level B1)
- orally summarise texts of a general and/or specialist nature (level B1/B2)
- give an individually prepared oral presentation of a specialised nature (level B1/B2)
Writing
- summarise texts of a general and/or specialised nature (level B1/B2)
- write a factual report or an expository/argumentation text (level B1/B2).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entrance requirements for university studies. A pass on the compulsory placement test before applying or a pass in French, Advanced Beginners, DS1338 or DS1339. See our website for the test and more information, www.kth.se/language
Recommended prerequisites
5-6 years' study of French
Equipment
Literature
Kompendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- ANN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ANN2 - Examination, 3.0 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.
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.
Other requirements for final grade
75% attendance. Oral and written examinations (ANN1; 3 credits and ANN2; 3 credits), language proficiency, 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
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Technical French, Advanced Level
Contact
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.