Overview of the basics of Italian grammar, as well as pronunciation and intonation. Listening comprehension and spoken communication exercises Reading comprehension exercises on simple texts with different contents. Writing exercises. Aspects of Italy's culture, society and technical development.
LS1450 ltalian A1 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 autumn term 2022. The final examination for the course took place in the autumn term 2022.
The last opportunity to sit the examination for this course was in 2022.
This isa course with lots ofinteraction and a good balance ofvocabulary learning, grammar drills and practice in the everyday language you will need to build a sound basis in Italian.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus LS1450 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1450 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The intended learning outcomes for the course are at level A1, with certain elements at level A2 according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for language, and aim to strengthen the student's global competence.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• use the language in speech and writing in simple everyday situations (A1)
• in Swedish, understand and account for information from different elementary texts (A1)
• identify facts from simple authentic texts (A2)
• identify the main contents in a shorter oral presentation on familiar topics (A1/A2)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General admission requirements Applicants to the course are not required to have prior knowledge in Italian.
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.
In agreement with the KTH coordinator for disabilities, it is the examiner who decides to adapt an examination for students in possession of a valid medical certificate documenting a disability. The examiner may permit other examination formats at the 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
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