English 5 Group: 02
CALENDAR: IMPORTANT DATES
- Drop out due date: Wednesday, 07 March.
- Easter holidays: from 25 to 31 March.
- End of the course: Friday, 06 July.
- Dates of issue of academic records: 12 and 13 July.
- Assessment:
- 1st midterm exam/assessment (Units 1-6): 05/06 May.
- 2nd midterm exam/assessment (Units 7-12): 30 June / 01 July.
ASSESSMENT
- Platform [activities] (50%)
- Forums [speaking] (10%)
- Blogs [writing] (10%)
- Voice recorded tasks (10%)
- Videoconferences (10%)
- Exam [midterm test] (10%)
- The platform grade is the average of the Score and Progress values of the activities.
- The final grade is the average of the 1st and 2nd midterm exam/assessment.
- Passing grade: 80 pts.
OTHER ASPECTS
- As this is a distance learning program, which is going to cover 12 units, the course should be nonstop on public holidays.
- The exams (midterm tests) will be done using the platform Skype as a way to register the student's performance while doing their exams.
USEFUL SITES
- Facebook: CELe UAEMex
- Blog: distancelearning502.blogspot.com
- Group on Facebook: CELe Distance Learning 502
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Murphy, R. (2004). English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice for intermediate students of English, with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.
- Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
- Swan, M. (2005). Practical English Usage. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
