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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:
- Students are expected to attend class on time.
- Mobile phones should be put on silent mode.
- Break time is 10 minutes for two-hour classes
- Passing grade is 70%
- Each student shall be entitled to three absences during the same course.
- Students are encouraged to cooperate with each other and show respect and courtesy towards the teacher and other participants.
Assessment Plan
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Type of Assessment |
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Skills/Criteria |
Frequency |
Content Source |
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1
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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. |
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2 |
Writing assessment |
15% |
Written skills, through a variety of tasks, in-class and homework
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Based on level |
Tasks from textbook and teacher-made |
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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 |
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4 |
Final test |
20% |
Vocab, grammar, listening, and Speaking
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Once, at end |
Presentations, Performance based assessment, projects |
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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 |
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6 |
Attendance |
20% |
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Ongoing: on a daily basis |
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100% |
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