Overview and practice of English grammar. Vocabulary for Engineering and Science students. Reading and discussion of short texts of a scientific or technical nature. Conversations in small groups and before a larger group. Preparing for and delivering a formal individual presentation. Technical writing. Listening comprehension exercise and discussion.
LS1309 English B1 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2016
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Course syllabus LS1309 (Autumn 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course correspond mainly to levels B1 of CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Language.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
understand the contents of clear standard speech about subjects of personal interest or within his/her academic field
understand informative speech when clearly spoken
Reading comprehension
understand and give a correct description of authentic, scientific or technical texts
Speech and interaction
deliver a speech and develop its main ideas as part of a longer discussion
communicate facts about familiar topics effectively
summarise texts of a general and/or specialised nature
deliver a formal individual presentation
Writing
understand and demonstrate the difference between informal and formal language
summarise texts of a general and/or specialised nature
write short technical descriptions
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic university qualification and a pass grade in the compulsory placement test taken before choosing the course.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Kompendium
Murphy, Raymond, English grammar in use with answers: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English, 4th ed., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2012
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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
- 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.