- Different text types and their distinctive features
- Discussion about, and production of, different texts in relation to the current situation and target group
- The writing process, its stages and approaches
DA1600 Writing in the Engineering Profession 4.5 credits
This course, given by KTH Language and Communication, is the first step in the Computer Science and Engineering programme's training of communication skills, described in the programme objectives as giving the student:
"... the prerequisites for successful work in international and multidisciplinary project groups which consist of people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. This includes the ability to orally, and in writing, present as well as argue in Swedish and English."
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 26 Aug 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P1 (2.5 hp), P2 (2.0 hp)
- Pace of study
17%
- Application code
50228
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
CDATE, year 1
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
Contact
Linda Söderlindh lindasod@kth.se
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus DA1600 (Autumn 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus DA1600 (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- distinguish between various text types relevant to the computer engineer, and, on the basis of these, account for how different modes of expression influence the audience's understanding of the contents
- use the writing process as well as some common tools for reference management and text production to develop his/her own writing and adapt it to situation and text type
- apply a basic understanding of writing in the engineering profession in the production of different scientific texts, popular science texts, and other types of text relevant to the computer engineer
- critically review texts written by other students
in order to
- gain an understanding of his/her own writing process and ability to develop his/her writing
- be well prepared for written assignments in future courses and in future professional life.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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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
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVNA - Exercises, 2.0 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.
Attendance in 80% the of the seminars
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
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
Continuous training in written and oral reflection within DD1390 Program integrating course in computer science engineering. A course component on oral communication within DD1393 Software engineering. A course component on scientific writing within DD143X Degree project in computer science, first cycle.
Contact
Linda Söderlindh lindasod@kth.se