ASSESSMENT
The module will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks of which 90 marks will be based on continuous
assessment and 10 marks will be based on the end-semester examination.
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In-semester coursework |
Extensive reading |
80% |
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Intensive reading |
10% |
|
Final |
Examination |
10% |
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE*
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Week |
Assessment Type |
Weight |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
Extensive
reading |
20 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
Extensive
reading |
20 |
|
9 |
Intensive
reading quiz |
10 |
|
10 |
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11 |
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12 |
Extensive
reading |
20 |
|
13 |
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14 |
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15 |
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16 |
Extensive
reading |
20 |
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17 |
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18 |
Final Examination |
10 |
Extensive reading
- 80% continuous assessment based on the log maintained by the tutor. The table below outlines the grading system for extensive
reading.
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Number of pages#
read per week |
Number of pages read per month |
Marks awarded##
(maximum mark: 20) |
|
25+ |
100+ |
20 |
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20 - 25 |
80 - 100 |
15 - 20 |
|
15 - 20 |
60 - 80 |
12 - 15 |
|
7 - 15 |
28 - 60 |
10 - 12 |
|
Less than 7 |
28 |
Less than 10 |
#Approximately 150 - 200
words in Times New Roman, font size 12 will be considered as one page. Adjustments will be made for books/magazines/journals
in larger or smaller font sizes.
## Marks will be awarded
according to the number of pages read as well as the student’s ability to discuss what s/he read with the teacher.
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Each student must fulfill the following requirements of the course.
(1) Students need to spend at least 8 hours per week for self-study. Self-study
includes preparation for intensive reading classes, as well as extensive reading of articles, books, etc. on any topic.
(2) Every student must keep a log which
shows how much the student read every week and must demonstrate that s/he understood what s/he read. The log must be kept
in the prescribed format.
(3) Students must be prepared
to discuss what they have read with the tutor. These meetings will take place every week. Each student will have a face-to-face
discussion with the tutor.
(4) Students must show the teacher the book/article they are currently reading. If
it is online, they need to print and show the hard copy.
(5) Attend all classes regularly. Students should be mindful
that if they are not in class, for any reason, they miss important schoolwork and are not able to participate in their class's
ongoing educational activities. This may be reflected in students' grades. If a student misses more than three classes
without a clear reason she/he will not be allowed to continue the course without special permission from the Head of the Languages
Centre.
(6) Students are not allowed to walk or chat loudly with each other during the lesson
without a teacher’s permission. If a student ignores the teacher’s remarks, uses offensive words or offensive
body language, leaves the classroom early and without the teacher’s permission, is late for classes or insults other
students and the teacher, behaves in an arrogant manner or in any other inappropriate way, the student will be severely punished
including expulsion from the College. Expulsion implies that the student should not consider MECIT for further education.
(7) Attend all examinations. Cheating
at examinations is not tolerated and students who are caught by invigilators during examination will automatically fail themselves.
(8)
The course outline is the main document of the course and the topics which are written in the course outline must be discussed
in class every week. The duty of each student is to study the handouts, according to the course outline, and prepare for class
discussions. The course outline is given to each student during the first week of the semester.
(9)
Any additional questions or suggestions related to the above can be answered or discussed personally by your tutor during
the tutorial, after the tutorial or by e-mail. Each student who approaches the teacher by e-mail must write his/her student
number, name and the class. Anonymous e-mails will not be replied.
Spring 2009
