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LS1416 Introduction to English for academic studies 3.0 credits

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Prepare for university studies in English. This is a distance-learning course with no compulsory scheduled classes.

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2026 Start 24 Aug 2026 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Periods

Autumn 2026: P1 (3 hp)

Pace of study

25%

Application code

10927

Form of study

Distance Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

Min: 18

Target group
Open to all students provided that the course can be included in the program The course is sutiable for incoming students.
Planned modular schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus LS1416 (Autumn 2026–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This is an asynchronous online course designed to help students transition from undergraduate studies, which are mainly conducted in Swedish, to postgraduate studies, which are mainly conducted in English.

It is intended to help students prepare for academic studies in academic and scientific fields where English is the language of instruction. Students explore topics through reading, audio-visual material and study resources, and are supported by reflective activities.

​Throughout the course, the focus is on communication using clear, concise and precise English.

​ There are six modules:

​ 1. Understanding academic culture

2. Understanding and producing academic language and discourse

3. Communicating within STEM

4. Referencing sources

5. Working with critical thinking and creativity

6. Optimising your learning

Intended learning outcomes

Students explore key aspects of academic language, discourse and culture in English-speaking contexts.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. identify principles and conventions of academic language and discourse in English and apply them in academic contexts.

2. communicate technical knowledge and ideas clearly and professionally.

3. adapt scientific communication to different audiences within STEM.

4. apply critical and creative approaches to learning, communication and AI tools. ​

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Knowledge of an engineering or technical subject, comprising at least 90 credits, and general knowledge of English equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (GERS)

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 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.

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

Examiner

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Profile picture Susanna Zeitler Lyne

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

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

This course replaces the course LS1415