Further study of basic Italian grammar. Listening comprehension and spoken communication exercises Reading comprehension exercises on texts with general and technical contents. Writing exercises. Aspects of Italy's culture, societies and technical development.
LS1451 Italian A2 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 course is designed to help you practise and improve the Italian you have learned before and to inspire and support you to develop your skills further.
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 LS1451 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1451 (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 A2 according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for language, and aim to strengthen student's global competence.
On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at a 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 content of 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
General admission requirements Completion and pass of Italian A1 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.
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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