Advanced study of Spanish 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).
LS1448 Spanish B1 for Engineers 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of the spring term 2026 in accordance with Faculty Board decision PA-2026-011.
Date of decision: 15 June 2026
The course was last taught in the spring term 2025. The final examination for the course took place in the autumn term 2025.
The final opportunity to sit the examination for the course was in 2025.
This course will help you to further improve your skills in written and spoken communication in Spanish. You will have the opportunity to read articles, have discussions, develop your writing skills and give oral presentations, all with a technical and academic focus.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus LS1448 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1448 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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 Spanish A2 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test.
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
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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
First cycle
Transitional regulations
Finns ingen