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    English and Journalism Skills Program

    Objective:

    This program provides participants opportunities to use and develop their English language skills within the context of the media and journalist field through authentic interactions and networking opportunities. Participants will be able to apply the language skills they acquire through formal study to real-life situations in the context of their jobs 

    Textbooks:

    -        American English File

    -        Career Paths: Journalism 

    AMIDEAST Policies:

    1. Students are expected to attend class on time.
    2. Mobile phones should be put on silent mode.
    3. Break time is 10 minutes for two-hour classes
    4. Passing grade is 70%
    5. Each student shall be entitled to three absences during the same course.
    6. Students are encouraged to cooperate with each other and show respect and courtesy towards the teacher and other participants.

    Assessment Plan

     

     

    Type of Assessment

    %

    Skills/Criteria

    Frequency

    Content Source

    1

     

     

     

    Quizzes and homework

    15%

    Speaking and listening skills, through a variety of tasks, based on clear criteria

    Quizzes: 1-2 times in course, mid and towards the end

    H.W: as requested by the teacher

    End of unit, end of lesson.

    2

    Writing assessment

    15%

    Written skills, through a variety of tasks, in-class and homework

     

    Based on level

    Tasks from textbook and teacher-made

    3

    Oral assessment

    15%

    Speaking skills, through a variety of oral tasks, based on clear criteria

    Based on level

    Tasks from textbook and teacher-made

    4

    Final test

    20%

    Vocab, grammar, listening, and Speaking

     

    Once, at end

    Presentations, Performance based assessment, projects

    5

    Participation

    15%

    Student’s level of engagement, contribution to discussions and group work, preparedness for each class

    Ongoing: Ts mark grade twice in course

     

    6

    Attendance

    20%

     

    Ongoing: on a daily basis

     

     

     

    100%