English Conversation (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation for development.

Lecturer's feedback, tasks and exercises on Moodle, self-assessment, peer-assessment.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Materials

Materials are provided by the lecturer. Additional materials are available on the Moodle workspace.

Teaching methods

This is an intensive implementation, which typically requires two face-to-face meetings every week. The meetings are organized on the main campus.

Your attendance will be checked and reported during the third week of the course.

In addition to the meetings with the lecturer, you will have assignments and homework that are to be completed independently and within the given schedule. Besides the meetings, please reserve 4–6 hours per week for the studies in this course.

The purpose of the course is to improve your confidence and skills in using spoken English in a variety of realistic situations, and to help you develop the tools and strategies needed to make yourself understood despite potential communication challenges.

During the course, you will refine your vocabulary as well as your pronunciation skills and develop effective conversational techniques. You will demonstrate your ability to apply your learning through a wide variety of activities involving one-on-one and group discussions. There will also be a mid-course test and final exam, both of which will be implemented as conversations/discussions.

Exam schedules

Mid-term test and final exam in class.

Two resit opportunities for the final exam during the Spring semester.

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135h (face-to-face or online meetings + independent work)