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    ADVANCED STAGE · GE 13 · COURSE 1 OF 4

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    Life 4 · Units 1–3 · CEFR B1+/B2 → Mid-B2

    30 hours

    Course duration

    22.5 + 7.5

    Live (F2F/online) + Async

    4.5 weeks

    9 sessions twice weekly

    Spark + LMS

    Platforms
    		Life 4 Intermediate cover

    Section 1

    Course at a glance

    Textbook

    Life 4 · 3rd Edition
    Units 1–3

    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 profiles, reviews, and supporting statements with formal style and coherent linking about organizations and opportunities.

    Speaking

    Speak about identity, experiences, performances, careers, and education; discuss generational habits, requests, and future plans.

    Listening

    Identify main ideas, details, and key points in conversations about cultural projects, experiences, careers, and education.

    Reading

    Read articles and reviews about cultural projects, performances, and future work; identify viewpoints and writer's purpose.

    Grammar & vocabulary

    Use present, past, and future tenses, stative verbs, word building, collocations, and question forms with identity and career vocabulary.

    Pronunciation & Critical Thinking

    Apply stress and intonation; interpret photographs, diagrams, and videos; reflect critically on cultural and generational topics.

    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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