English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary

This course is aimed at students and staff who want to improve upon their skills in grammar and vocabulary/ expression in general. This course is also offered to students and staff who need to update these proficiencies in order to prepare efficiently for Cambridge Advanced, IELTS or TOEFL exams. We will strive for balance each week in class between readings, exercises, and discussions, with the clear goal of improving understanding of grammar and vocabulary.

Course information

This course has been cancelled.
Course level
B2/ C1
Date
24.09.2018–10.12.2018
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Andrew Brown, MA
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Thursday 20.09.2018
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00

Course materials

Language Practice for Advanced: English Grammar and Vocabulary, Student's Book and MPO with key Pack, 4th edition; Macmillan Education ELT 2014; ISBN: 978-0-230-46381-3

Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

In order to receive the credit points, candidates will

  • not be absent more than twice,
  • do their homework regularly,
  • sit a final written exam and pass at least with mark 4.0

You can get a total of 2 credit points.

Students are given a grade (1 - 6).

Homework

± 90 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than maximum two times.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory computer placement test or completion of a preceding course. If you have not attended a preceding course, a computer placement test has to be taken prior to registration.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 01.12.2018 from 10h - 16h

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