DS2304 Technical English, Advanced Level 9.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information inserted
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Oral proficiency:
- Pronunciation, intonation, fluency
- The language and techniques of meetings, debates and presentations
- Negotiating and problem-solving through role play
Written proficiency:
- Writing reports, proposals, summaries, minutes, formal letters and CVs
Intended learning outcomes
EU language portfolio levels C1/C2 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
The overall aim of the course is for the student to be able to use English as the main language in working life with a high degree of professionalism, variety and subtlety.
On completing the course, the student should be able to:
- actively understand and use low-frequency words in English
- adapt his/her language use to the communicative situation
- distinguish implicit meanings in the language which may be context-dependent
- convey ideas and opinions in situations (such as meetings and negotiations) encountered in working life
- using correct, varied and appropriate language, give an individually prepared oral presentation on a specialised subject
- present arguments in a large group on topical issues
- write formal reports, e-mails and letters, and essays on topics of a specialised nature.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Three years of academic studies. A pass with top marks on the compulsory placement test before applying or a pass in Technical English, Intermediate Level (DS1301, DS1302, DS1303, DS1307) with the final grade 4, A or B.
See our website for the test and more information, www.kth.se/language
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- ANN1 - Oral Presentation, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ANN2 - Written Technical Production, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
75% attendance. Oral performance (ANN1; 3 credits), written assignments (ANN2; 3 credits), written 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.
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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.