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DS1362 Spoken and Written Swedish 6.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus DS1362 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Writing in different genres
  • Reading comprehension, both general and technical texts
  • Vocabulary – idioms and technical vocabulary
  • Correctness (grammar in use, syntax, spelling etc.)
  • Oral presentation – preparation, structure and performance

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  • give an accurate account of the contents of texts of both a general and a scientific/technical nature
  • express him/herself in writing in formal, coherent and correct Swedish in some common text types
  • use formal academic engineering vocabulary
  • identify, define and use grammatical constructions which are specific to Swedish
  • argue orally on a topical issue in front of a group, give a coherent spoken account of a subject connected to his/her own field of study.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entrance requirements for university studies with a pass in Swedish (B-svenska), upper secondary school level or equivalent and top marks on the compulsory placement test before applying or a pass in Swedish 4, Advanced Level, DS1530, DS1531 or DS1532. See our website on the test and more information.

Recommended prerequisites

See under Eligibility in the course plan

Equipment

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Literature

Compendium

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • ANN1 - Oral Presentation, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ANN2 - Writing Presentation, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Proficiency, 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.

Other requirements for final grade

75% attendance. Oral proficiency will be continuously assessed (ANN1; 1,5 credits). Written assignments (ANN2; 3 credits). Final examination (TEN1; 1,5 credits)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Richard Nordberg

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

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ECE/Language and Communication

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Richard Nordberg, tel. 790 9645, richard1@csc.kth.se

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 or get a reduced number of lessons.