Semester II 2011/12 End of Semester Written Exam
The written paper will be an end of module assesment that will take place on either the evening of Friday 13 April or during the day of Saturday 14 April.
Module Structure & Assessment
All ALC language courses focus on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Typically, there is two-hours contact with a tutor per week. This can be either two 1-hour classes or one 2-hour class each week.
Most courses take place in the afternoon or early evening. Classes are small (14–18 students). Teachers are all native or near-native speakers and classes are conducted entirely in the target language (except in beginners courses). Courses also offer opportunities to develop transferable skills and intercultural communicative competence.
Course Schedule
| Module Code: LANG10010 to LANG20250 - Level 1 & 2 - Cts 5 | |
| Week | Details |
| 1 | Class 1 (Introduction) |
| 2 | Class 2 & 3 |
| 3 | Class 4 & 5 |
| 4 | Class 6 & 7 |
| 5 | Class 8 & 9 |
| 6 | Class 10 & 11 (Class Test - Written & Aural)* |
| 7 | Class 12 & 13 |
| 8 | Class 14 & 15 |
| 9 | Class 16 & 17 |
| 10 | Class 18 & 19 |
| 11 | Aural Examination and Written examination |
| 12 | Oral |
* (Timetable Update!) The class test will consist of a short writing and listening test, total time 20 - 30 minutes. Some exams are administered in the Applied Language Centre, while some exams will take place during normal class time - your teacher will confirm the exact date and time. It is important that every student sit this test. The written exam will take place on either Friday 13 April or Saturday 14 April - exact dates/times will be confirmed later in the semester.
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ALC Moodle (vle.ucd.ie) |
Students taking language modules in the ALC will have access to our ALC Moodle. This will contain overall information on the programme and week-by-week updates. In particular the ALC Moodle will provide a full range of listening material and supplementary documents to help your learning. Further information on accessing the ALC Moodle will be given in the second week of the semester. |
Independent Study
In addition to the two hours class contact, it is expected that each student will devote a minimum of two additional hours per week to the module. Directions for the Learning Activities to be done outside class will be given by the class teachers. They will also be available on the VLE Moodle, which will be the basis for much of your independent study.
Attendance & Participation
For the successful completion of your course, attendance and participation in class are essential. A component of you overall grade is based on attendance and participation (see table below) If you cannot attend a class, please e-mail languages@alc.ucd.ie.
Module Assessment
The Table below provides an overview of the assessment structure:
