Assessment Overview
You are assessed through the assignments and coursework below.
Course Assessment Scheme |
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Task |
Details |
Weighting |
Schedule |
Self-directed learning coursework |
You are expected to develop your skills outside class in your own time – both to prepare for the coming class and to extend learning in areas that you decide are important to you.
Assessment criteria:
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15% |
throughout units 1, 2 and 3 |
Discussion skills coursework |
Various regular in-class discussions through the lessons contribute to this grade.
Assessment criteria:
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20% | throughout unit 2 |
Portfolio |
Submit improved final versions of 2 submissions you produced earlier in the course (either a reflective story; a 2-min video; or an essay).
Assessment criteria:
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35% |
End of Unit 3 |
Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA) |
This includes a written test and a speaking test. Written test – Write an expository essay of 250 to 300 words on a given topic related to the themes covered in the course in 40 minutes. You will take this test on CANVAS in class.
Assessment criteria:
Speaking test – Give a short speech of about 2 minutes providing solutions to problems or topics covered in the course. At the end of your speech, the assessor will ask you a follow-up question which will require you to give a very brief reply. You will have 1 minute to prepare, on the spot, for your speech. You will take this test individually with your instructor in class. Assessment criteria:
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30% |
Weeks 12/13 |