The course includes the reading of simple texts, written exercises, listening comprehension and simple dialogues with an emphasis on everyday vocabulary and expressions. Grammar exercises and practice on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation are also included. Facts about Brazil, its culture, society and technological development.
LS1473 Brazilian Portugese A2 for Engineers 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1473 (Spring 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course mainly refer to the level A2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at a lower level, be able to:
Listening comprehension
understand the main content in everyday conversation and short, clear messages (A2)
Reading comprehension
understand and explain information from different texts (A2)
identify facts from authentic texts (A2/B1)
Oral and written skills
use the language in speech and writing in everyday situations and simple work-related situations (A2)
Other
seek information and describe relevant facts about Brazil.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
University entry requirements. Completion and pass of Portuguese A1 for Engineers, an equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.
Recommended prerequisites
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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.
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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