Further study of basic French grammar. Listening comprehension and spoken communication exercises. Reading comprehension exercises on texts with general and technical contents. Writing exercises.
LS1433 French A2 for Engineers 7.5 credits
This course is designed to help you to practice and develop your previous knowledge. The course will inspire you to develop your skills further and stimulate your individual goals. Many interactive exercises that help you "dare to speak" with a focus on professional situations and questions related to engineering studies.
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Target group
Elective course for all programs provided that the course can be included in the program.
Part of programme
Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, åk 2, INTF, Mandatory
Periods
P1 (4.0 hp), P2 (3.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
25%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
20 - 27
Planned modular schedule
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Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
51297
Contact
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Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The intended learning outcomes for the course refer to the level A2 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 the lower level, be able to:
• use the language in speech and writing in everyday situations and simple work-related situations (A2)
• understand and distinguish the main contents in clear standard speech within well-known subject areas (A2/B1)
• in Swedish, understand and account for facts from simple authentic, technical texts (A2)
• hold a short, individually prepared, presentation (A2)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic university qualification. Completion and pass of French A1 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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
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.