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LS1424 German B1 for Engineers 7.5 credits

If you already have a confident grasp of the basics in German and wish to improve your communication skills for academic and vocational purposes, this is the ideal course for you. By studying pertinent texts, contributing to discussions and giving presentations you will quickly develop your German skills for all kinds of communication scenarios. You have the possibility to speak German not only in our class but also with students from TU München who you meet in our e-tandem project. You will even get first hand knowledge about German business environment in workshops together with the Swedish German Chamber of Commerce.

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
Periods
P3 (4.0 hp), P4 (3.5 hp)
Pace of study

25%

Application code

61049

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

Swedish

Course memo
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Number of places

20 - 27

Target group

Open to all students provided that the course can be included in the program

Planned modular schedule
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus LS1424 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1424 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Advanced study of German grammar. Exercises in reading and presenting texts of general and technical nature. Exercises in understanding and participating in conversation. Written production (for example summaries, letters, CV).

Intended learning outcomes

The intended learning outcomes for the course refer mainly to the level B1, with certain elements of B2, according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and aim to strengthen the student's global competence.

On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at lower levels, be able to:

Listening comprehension
• understand the contents of clear standard speech about general subject areas (B1/B2)

Reading comprehension
• understand and account for short authentic texts with a connection to technology (B1/B2)

Spoken interaction and production
• talk and argue informally about subjects of personal interest or linked to studies, work, or current events (B1)
• give an individually prepared presentation of a specialised character (B1)

Written production
• write different types of text of general and technical nature (B1)

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic university qualification. Completion and pass of German A2 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test.

Equipment

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Literature

Course literature will be announced before the start of the course.

Recommended reference literature and electronic resources will be listed in the course information or in a similar way.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LEXA - Continuous Assessment, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

The examiner determines, in consultation with the KTH coordinator for support to students with disabilities (Funka), possible customized examination for students with any documented and permanent functional disability. The examiner may offer a different type of exam for re-examination of individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

All examination parts passed
75% attendance

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

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

Main field of study

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Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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