INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS 3
Welcome to the third
semester of your studies! This semester we will continue to work towards the
common goal of improving your English. Here are some guidelines for you.
MATERIALS
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CPE Gold
Plus – Coursebook and Workbook
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Extra materials
CLASSES
Your attendance and
involvement in the classes will be recorded accurately and marked accordingly.
You can attain 5 points for this area of the course.
TESTS
There will be a total of 4
tests - one during the course, another in the January exam term, plus two
make-up tests in February and April. The tests will consist of different types
of tasks that you practised in class or did for homework. You can attain 50
points for this area of the course (25 for each test).
WRITING
During the course you will
be asked to hand in 3 writing assignments of various types. You can attain 15
points for this area of the course (5 for each assignment).
ORAL EXAM
The oral exam will be held
in the January exam term. It is taken in pairs and consists of a conversation
between candidates based on a picture prompt and individual talks. You can
attain 30 points for this area of the course.
MARKING
For each area of the course
you will be marked in percentages (0% - 100%) and you will receive points
according to your marks in each respective area of the course.
OVERVIEW
Classes
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5 points
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Tests
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50 points (2*25)
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Writing
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15 points (3*5)
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Oral Exam
(Interview)
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30 points
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Total
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100 points
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GRADING
You will be graded on a curve
(relative to other students in your generation); however, you need a minimum of
60 points to receive a passing grade (6). The points can be earned in any way
outlined here and there are no minimum requirements for any separate area of
the course.
Wishing you a successful semester, we look forward to working with you.
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