English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary

This course improves the accuracy and range of participants’ grammar and vocabulary for receptive and productive purposes. It is also ideal for participants preparing for Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS or TOEFL exams. The course balances exercises, readings and discussions, with the clear goal of improving grammar and vocabulary in use.

<b>Should the progression of the pandemic allow it, classes will again be offered on site.</b>

Course information

Course level
B2 / C1
Date
27.09.2021 - 13.12.2021
Monday, 16:00 - 17:50
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Helen Thurston, M.Sc.
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Sunday 26.09.2021
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 483.00
Registration

There will be no class on 4 and 11 October 2021.

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.

Attendance

Number of absences allowed: 2

Coursework

Participants are expected to:
  • participate actively in class;
  • complete learning assessments;
  • spend 3 hours per course session on preparing and reviewing the lesson and on autonomous learning.

Credit points

To earn the credit points, students must fulfill the attendance requirement, complete the coursework, and pass the required number of assessments. The course is graded on a pass-fail basis.

Homework

± 90 minutes / week

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: 4 December 2021 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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