Students will be evaluated as followed: 60% written exam, 30% oral exam and 10% continuous evaluation activities(workshop).

Students MUST obtain a passing grade (50%) on all sections of the assessment system (final written exam, workshop and the two sections of the oral test) in the first and second opportunity.

Second opportunity: Those students who have passed any of these parts, either the written exam, the oral test or the continuous evaluation activities in the first opportunity, will have the opportunity to maintain them for the second opportunity. Students will therefore be required to retake those sections of the subject in which they did not obtain a passing grade or that they did not undertake. The same assessment method applies for the second opportunity (minimum passing grade 50%)

This is ONLY valid for the two opportunities corresponding to the current academic year.

Students who are unable to comply with the attendance requirements due to exemption from attendance as stipulated in regulations to this effect published by the University of A Coruña (Art. 3.b e 4.5 Normas de avaliación, revisión e reclamación das cualificacións dos estudos de grao e mestrado universitario (Art 3 e 8b)), will be required to complete all continuous assessment tasks (20%), complete the final test (50%) and take an oral exam (30%). 

In the case of the early examination session, assessment will consist of a written exam (60%) and an oral test (40%).

Students will only be awarded ABSENT if they have not taken part in any of the activities that form part of the assessment system.

Academic integrity 

Students are reminded that the use of all aids or devices in the final exam is strictly forbidden. The use of any unauthorised aids will automatically result in a failing grade (0). All dishonest practices (including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating in exams, etc.) will be penalised pursuant to article 14 of the University of A Coruña’s academic regulations (Normas de avaliación, revisión e reclamación dás cualificacións dos estudos de grao e mestrado universitario).

Attention to Diversity

The subject may be adapted for students that require the adoption of measures aimed at supporting diversity (physical, visual, hearing, cognitive, learning or related to mental health). In such cases, students should contact the services available at the University of A Coruña / their centre/faculty within the official periods stipulated to this effect prior to the start of each semester, or alternatively the Tutor for Attention to Diversity at the following email address: sarah.moss@udc.es. 

 UDC student disciplinary regulations (Article 11, section 4 b)

A failing grade in the examination attempt in which the dishonest act for the subject in which it was committed: the student will be graded as "fail" (numerical grade 0) in the corresponding examination attempt of the academic year, whether the dishonest act is made in the first examination attempt or in the second one. In such a case, the final grade corresponding to the first examination attempt will be modified, if necessary.

 Gender perspective

In accordance with the various regulations governing university teaching, it is necessary to incorporate a gender perspective into this subject. This includes, among other measures, the use of non-sexist language, bibliographies that are inclusive from a gender perspective, and encouraging participation from all students in class, regardless of their gender. 

We will pay particular attention to identifying and addressing sexist prejudices and attitudes. We will actively work towards the modification of this environment and the promotion of values of respect and equality.  

Our efforts will focus on detecting cases of gender discrimination and implementing appropriate actions to rectify such cases.

* Students must remember that this is an English for Specific Purposes module and NOT a general English course.