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    PROFICIENT STAGE · GE 17 · COURSE 1 OF 4

    Proficient 1

    Life 5 · Units 7–9 · CEFR Mid-B2 → B2+/C1

    30 hours

    Course duration

    22.5 + 7.5

    Live (F2F/online) + Async

    4.5 weeks

    9 sessions twice weekly

    Spark + LMS

    Platforms
    		Life 5 Upper Intermediate cover

    Section 1

    Course at a glance

    Textbook

    Life 5 · 3rd Edition
    Units 7–9

    Schedule

    4.5 weeks · 9 sessions
    2.5 hrs · twice weekly

    Modality

    Face-to-face or
    synchronous online

    Section 2

    Learning outcomes

    By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

    Productive Receptive Language & awareness

    Writing

    Write clear, detailed texts (descriptions, comments, news) using examples, quotations, and supporting details.

    Speaking

    Communicate about cultural behaviors, personal goals, emotions, and news using appropriate reporting and conversational language.

    Listening

    Understand key information and details in descriptions of customs, imaginative ideas, and news reports.

    Reading

    Analyze texts critically; form questions, interpret emotive language, and evaluate perspectives in media and cultural content.

    Grammar & vocabulary

    Use conditionals, wishes, reporting verbs, and topic-specific vocabulary accurately in writing and speaking.

    Pronunciation & Critical Thinking

    Evaluate cultural differences; express attitudes and feelings; understand how media shapes perspectives.

    Section 3

    Assessment plan

    The final grade is based on a weighted combination of six components.

    Assessment weighting by component
    25% 20% 20% 15% 15% 5%
    Spoken interaction 25% Participation & attendance 20%
    Async task engagement 20% Async progress test 2 15%
    Async progress test 1 15% Writing 5%

    Pass criteria

    70% + 80%

    Both final grade and attendance are required to pass.

    Section 4

    Amideast policies

    Attendance & punctuality

    Attend all classes on time. 80% attendance is required to pass the course.

    Classroom etiquette

    Show respect and courtesy. No food or drink. Mobile phones on silent.

    Online learning

    Cameras stay on throughout each synchronous session. Make-up quizzes are by appointment.
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