The course meets twice a week for two hours during the fifteen weeks of the semester. The self-study load is approximately ten hours per week. The classroom language is English. You receive regular feedback on your performance from your group and the instructor. The initial diagnostic test is not taken into account.
Students have to participate to the instructor's satisfaction to be considered for assessment.
The results are averaged, but in the case of the second essay, a pass is required for both aspects, otherwise the lower mark is taken as the final one. Criteria for assessment of your oral skills include fluency, delivery, vocabulary and accuracy. The mark for overdue work is lowered by one full letter grade per day. Return to Top of Page Home Course Mater ial Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use.