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.
English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary
Course information
This course has been cancelled.- Course level
- B2/ C1
- Date
- 24.09.2018–10.12.2018
- 24 Lessons
- Lecturer
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Andrew Brown, MA
- Credit points
- 2 ECTS
- Registration deadline
- Thursday 20.09.2018
- Course fee
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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