LS2336 French B2 9.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2017
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
Oral presentation within a specialist area and exercises in different language situations that require a highly varied language. Discussions about differences in meaning within technical terminology. Analyses of technical and scientific texts within different specialist areas. Written production such as summaries, technical reports, essays, meeting minutes and formal letters. Overview of and exercises on the relationship between language for special purposes and standard language; importance of stylistic levels and language norms.
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course mainly lie on the levels B2/C1 according to CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Language.
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 extensive oral presentations in a formal and advanced language (B2/C1)
Reading comprehension
· understand long text types within specialised fields (C1)
Speech and interaction
· take active part in discussions and be able to explain and defend his/her opinions about well-known topics (B2)
· in a varied language give an individually prepared talk of a specialised nature (B2/C1)
· identify the differences in style between everyday and formal language and adapt his/her oral production accordingly (C1)
Writing
· write letters and an essay of a specialised nature (B2/C1)
· identify the differences in style between everyday and formal language and adapt his/her written production accordingly (C1)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Three years of academic studies. Completed and passed French B1 or the equivalent knowledge displayed in a compulsory placement test taken prior to signing up for the course
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Kompendium
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- DELA - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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
Attendance requirement: 75%
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.