Participants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). They are expected to actively participate in and contribute to class discussions throughout the course.
Students will be assessed by ‘three’ specific assessment methods:
-Class participation & proactive engagement in discussions count for 25% of the overall mark for the course. Depending on weeks, students are required to read two or three articles per session prior to the lecture & essentially responsible for being well-prepared to discuss the content of the article. Students will receive approximately 5-7 questions per article & it is highly recommendable to take notes in advance. Participants’ engagement in class discussions is carefully checked & monitored by the instructor. Moreover, students might be asked to submit a summary report either every week or every other week via Moodle (Any late submission is NOT acceptable.). Small quizzes are also given to participants on an irregular basis.
-A 15-minute individual presentation that also counts for 25% of the overall mark for the course. Individual presentations will be given in Week 11.
-A final examination that counts for 50% of the overall mark for the course. The final exam will take place in the end of year assessment.
