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In order to pass the course, students must pass both 1) the continuous assessment (50% of the final mark), AND 2) each part of the final exam (50% of the final mark: reading, listening, writing and Use of English), i.e., a minimum of 5 out of 10 points in each part. In the case of marks below 5 out of 10, the final mark will be calculated as the average of the failed parts. The continuous assessment will consist of several written assignments and midterm tests on reading and use of English. For the continuous assessment of oral skills, students are expected to prepare a number of production and interaction activities and complete 5 lab sessions. Students with no mark in the continuous assessment for oral skills will need to take an oral exam after the written exam. If students fail the course during the first examination period, their mark in the continuous assessment will be maintained for the second as long as it is above 5. That mark will not be saved for further 'convocatorias'. SPECIAL CASES Students unable to attend lessons regularly for justified reasons may be assessed by means of a final exam (including written and oral parts). Such cases will be considered on an individual basis. Students who want to be assessed this way, must talk to the course leader within the first two weeks of the term. PLAGIARISM AND FRAUD No materials will be allowed during the oral tests. The use or mere possession of mobile phones or other electronic devices during tests is strictly forbidden. Students found with any such devices, as well as unauthorized notes, books, folders or other materials during assessment tests will be immediately expelled from the classroom and will automatically fail the test. Furthermore, the incident will be reported to the relevant academic authorities so they carry out the disciplinary measures outlined in the University guidelines. |
Bell, J. & Gower, R. , First Expert Coursebook with My English Lab. , Pearson, 2015