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Language Course Units
2017-2018
Student Handbook
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits
UCL Centre for Languages & Internaonal Educaon 
26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 5454 Fax: +44 (0)20 7679 1102
ucl.ac.uk/clie
Director: Dr Chrisne Homann
Senior Course Unit Administrator: Adam Salisbury
Course Unit Administrator: Jenny Easter
UCL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES
& INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) ................................................................... 4
1.2 CLIE Course Units ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Contact details for CLIE Course Units staff ......................................................................................................... 5
3. Modules available .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Modern foreign language (MFL) course units .......................................................................................... 6
3.2 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course units .................................................................................. 6
3.3 British Sign Language course unit ............................................................................................................ 6
4. Aims and objectives ............................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1 MFL course units ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 EAP course units ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2.a English Language Skills for Academic Purposes........................................................................ 7
4.2.b Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers ............................................................. 7
4.2.c Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers ..................................................................... 7
4.3 BSL course unit ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 MFL course units ...................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 EAP course units ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 BSL course unit ......................................................................................................................................... 7
6. UCL modern foreign language requirement ...................................................................................................... 8
7. Registration ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.1 How to register ........................................................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Timetabling .............................................................................................................................................. 9
7.3 Class and room information ................................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Late registration ..................................................................................................................................... 10
8. Course structure ............................................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 Classes .................................................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 Workshops (Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin) ....................................................................................... 10
8.3 Self-study................................................................................................................................................ 10
8.4 Language and culture activities.............................................................................................................. 10
8.5 Language exchange ................................................................................................................................ 10
9. MFL course units .............................................................................................................................................. 11
9.1 Level structure ....................................................................................................................................... 11
9.2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – equivalence ......................................... 11
9.3 Course codes .......................................................................................................................................... 12
9.3.a Undergraduate modules ......................................................................................................... 12
9.3.b M Level modules ..................................................................................................................... 13
9.3.c Graduate modules .................................................................................................................. 14
9.4 Course levels/syllabi ............................................................................................................................... 15
9.4.a Syllabus A ................................................................................................................................ 15
9.4.b Syllabus B ................................................................................................................................ 15
9.4.c Syllabus C ................................................................................................................................ 15
9.4.d Academic Purposes – Introduction ......................................................................................... 16
9.4.e Syllabus D ................................................................................................................................ 16
9.4.f Business and Current Affairs .................................................................................................. 16
9.4.g Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) .................................................. 17
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9.4.h Professional Purposes II (0.5 unit) .......................................................................................... 17
9.4.i Academic Purposes II (0.5 unit) .............................................................................................. 17
9.4.j Translation Skills (0.5 unit) ..................................................................................................... 18
9.4.k Professional Purposes I and II (1.0 unit) ................................................................................. 18
9.4.l Academic Purposes I and II (1.0 unit) ..................................................................................... 18
9.4.m Translation Skills (1.0 unit) ..................................................................................................... 19
9.4.n Professional and Academic Purposes II (1.0 unit) .................................................................. 19
9.4.o Art Historians (0.5 unit) .......................................................................................................... 19
9.5 Course assessment summary ................................................................................................................. 20
9.6 Coursework ............................................................................................................................................ 21
9.6.a Missing coursework ................................................................................................................ 21
9.6.b In-class Course Assessment .................................................................................................... 21
9.6.c Linguistic Course Assessment Part 1 ...................................................................................... 21
9.6.d Linguistic Course Assessment Part 2 ...................................................................................... 21
9.6.e Project ..................................................................................................................................... 22
9.7 Examinations .......................................................................................................................................... 31
9.7.a Oral Examination .................................................................................................................... 31
9.7.b Reading and Writing Examination .......................................................................................... 33
9.7.c Written Examination............................................................................................................... 38
9.7.d Reading Examination .............................................................................................................. 39
10. EAP course units ............................................................................................................................................... 40
10.1 Course codes .......................................................................................................................................... 40
10.1.a Undergraduate modules ......................................................................................................... 40
10.1.b Graduate modules .................................................................................................................. 40
10.2 Courses available.................................................................................................................................... 40
10.2.a English Language Skills for Academic Purposes...................................................................... 40
10.2.b Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers ........................................................... 40
10.2.c Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers ................................................................... 41
10.2.d Suitability ................................................................................................................................ 41
10.3 Course assessment summary ................................................................................................................. 41
10.4 Coursework ............................................................................................................................................ 42
10.4.a Missing coursework ................................................................................................................ 42
10.4.b In-class Course Assessment .................................................................................................... 42
10.4.c Progress Test .......................................................................................................................... 43
10.4.d Project ..................................................................................................................................... 43
10.5 Examinations .......................................................................................................................................... 46
10.5.a Oral Examination .................................................................................................................... 46
10.5.b Reading and Writing Examination .......................................................................................... 46
10.5.c Written Examination............................................................................................................... 47
11. BSL course unit ................................................................................................................................................. 48
11.1 Course code ............................................................................................................................................ 48
11.2 Aims and objectives ............................................................................................................................... 48
11.3 Course assessment summary ................................................................................................................. 48
11.4 Coursework ............................................................................................................................................ 48
11.4.a Project ..................................................................................................................................... 49
11.5 Examinations .......................................................................................................................................... 51
11.5.a Signed (Oral) Examination ...................................................................................................... 51
11.5.b Reading and Writing Examination .......................................................................................... 52
12. Marking criteria (general)................................................................................................................................. 53
13. Mark/grade schemes ........................................................................................................................................ 54
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14. Feedback .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
15. Results .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
16. Examinations .................................................................................................................................................... 55
16.1 Examination irregularities and plagiarism ............................................................................................. 56
17. Late submission penalties ................................................................................................................................ 56
18. Penalties for over-length coursework .............................................................................................................. 57
19. Absence from assessment ................................................................................................................................ 57
20. Consequences of failure ................................................................................................................................... 57
20.1 Reassessment ......................................................................................................................................... 57
20.2 Capping of reassessment marks............................................................................................................. 57
20.3 Format of reassessment ......................................................................................................................... 58
21. Marking, second-marking and moderation ...................................................................................................... 58
22. External Examining at UCL ................................................................................................................................ 58
23. CLIE Self-Access Centre .................................................................................................................................... 58
24. Moodle ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
25. Textbooks ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
26. Bookshops ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
27. Portico .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
28. How we will communicate with you ................................................................................................................ 60
29. Feedback – what you think of our course units ............................................................................................... 60
29.1 Departmental Staff-Student Consultative Meeting ............................................................................... 60
29.2 Questionnaires ....................................................................................................................................... 60
29.3 Departmental Teaching Committee Meeting ........................................................................................ 60
30. Extenuating Circumstances and Reasonable Adjustments .............................................................................. 60
30.1 Reasonable Adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 60
30.2 Special Examination Arrangements ....................................................................................................... 61
30.3 Illness and other Extenuating Circumstances ........................................................................................ 61
31. UCL Student Support and Wellbeing ................................................................................................................ 61
32. Attendance requirements and penalties for poor attendance ........................................................................ 61
32.1 Attendance Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 61
32.2 Tier 4 students: Absence from teaching and learning activities ............................................................ 61
33. Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 62
34. Data Protection ................................................................................................................................................ 62
35. Key dates .......................................................................................................................................................... 63
35.1 UCL Term dates ...................................................................................................................................... 63
35.2 Registration ............................................................................................................................................ 63
35.3 Teaching ................................................................................................................................................. 63
35.4 Examination preparation workshops ..................................................................................................... 63
35.5 Assessment ............................................................................................................................................ 64
35.5.a Coursework ............................................................................................................................. 64
35.5.b Examinations .......................................................................................................................... 64
35.5.c Late Summer Assessment Period ........................................................................................... 64
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1. Introduction
1.1 UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)
The UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) was founded in 1991 and combines teaching of the
highest standard with the latest technology. All CLIE language tutors are native speakers, highly qualified and
experienced in teaching their own language as a foreign language.
The Centre offers a wide variety of language courses to fulfil different requirements:
Course Units: courses forming part of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes1:
Modern foreign languages – 0.5 and 1.0 course units (15 and 30 credits/7.5 and 15 ECTS respectively)
English for Academic Purposes – 0.5 course units (15 credits/7.5 ECTS)
BSL (British Sign Language) – 0.5 course unit (15 credits/7.5 ECTS)
Evening Courses: extra-curricular classes.
Specialised Courses: courses tailored to meet departmental or individual needs.
Please contact the CLIE reception or visit our website (ucl.ac.uk/clie) for information on any of our other courses.
The CLIE contains a fully equipped Self-Access Centre which is open Monday to Thursday 08:00-21:45, Friday 08:00-
19:45 and Saturday 10:00-16:45. Facilities include resource books, journals and newspapers, a large audio and
video library, satellite television and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning). Many of the resources, including
films and documentaries, are available online. See section 23 (page 58) for further information.
1.2 CLIE Course Units
This Student Handbook contains information about CLIE Course Units2. It is also available online at
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits3. This handbook contains information relating to the modules we offer; for information
on matters such as programme structure, advice on choosing modules, progression, reassessment, student
wellbeing and support, general learning resources and key facilities, employability and careers, you should refer to
your programme handbook, available from your parent department. Full regulations are available in the UCL
Academic Manual (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual).
The main source of course information is the Course Units website at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits. For information
such as classlists, workshops etc, you can also check the Course Units Information Board on the first floor of 26
Bedford Way (located between rooms 111 and 112).
1 For details of modules and credits see the UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.7 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-
registration/module-selection) and chapter 2 section 3.10 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c2/framework-components/modules).
2 The information contained in this handbook is correct at time of publication. In the event of a conflict with the UCL Academic Manual
(ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual), the latter takes precedence.
3 The PDF version there is the official and binding version.
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2. Contact details for CLIE Course Units staff
Senior Course Unit Administrator, Deputy Chair of the Centre for Languages Boards of Examiners:
Adam Salisbury clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5488
Course Unit Administrator:
Jenny Easter clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5481
Course Unit Assistant Administrators:
Maria Florutau clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5481
Gulzhanat Gafu clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 1429
Holly Nicholas clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 1429
Sheryl Tait clie-courseunits@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 7530
Director, Chair of the Centre for Languages Boards of Examiners:
Dr Christine Hoffmann c.hoffmann@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 8668
The Course Units Office is room 111, located on the first floor of the CLIE (26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP).
Normal office hours are 09:00-17:00.
Your CLIE language tutor is the first person to contact if you wish to discuss your course. Each tutor has an office
hour (see ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits for times) when they are available to answer any queries relating to the course.
You can also contact them by email (see ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits for addresses).
CLIE language tutors are also available to advise specifically on self-study (see ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits or the
Course Units Information Board for times).
Each language has a senior Coordinator who you can also contact. Their office hours are available on
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits.
Modern foreign language Course Unit Coordinators
CLIE room 112.
Arabic Course Unit Coordinator:
Li-yun Liao l.liao@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 4846
French Course Unit Coordinator:
Mireille Michel m.michel@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5479
German Course Unit Coordinator:
Anja Boeing a.boeing@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5470
Italian Course Unit Coordinator:
Roberto D'Onofrio r.d'onofrio@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5480
Japanese Course Unit Coordinator:
Dr So Hiranuma s.hiranuma@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5490
Mandarin Course Unit Coordinator:
Li-yun Liao l.liao@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 4846
Spanish Course Unit Coordinator:
Carmen Cabrera-Balaguer c.balaguer@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 7562
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EAP Course Unit Coordinator
CLIE room 115.
EAP Course Unit Coordinator:
James Sinclair-Knopp j.knopp@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 5468
BSL Course Unit Coordinator (DCAL)
Robert Adam r.adam@ucl.ac.uk
Dutch and Portuguese
Dutch Course Unit Language Tutor:
Linda van Abel l.abel@ucl.ac.uk
Portuguese Course Unit Language Tutor:
Roosevelt de Paula r.paula@ucl.ac.uk
3. Modules available
3.1 Modern foreign language (MFL) course units
Languages: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish.
Levels: Seven levels from complete beginners (syllabus A) to advanced (syllabus D) and post-A
level (Business and Current Affairs; Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and
Political); Professional Purposes II; Academic Purposes II; Translation Skills). We also offer
French for Art Historians and Italian for Art Historians at intermediate level. Please note
that currently Arabic is available at levels 1 to 5 (Business and Current Affairs), Dutch is
available at levels 1 to 4 and Portuguese is available at levels 1 to 3.
Course credit/value: Most levels are available as either a 0.5 unit or a 1.0 unit (15 or 30 credits/7.5 or 15 ECTS
respectively). A 1.0 unit (30 credits/15 ECTS) is more intensive and enables you to make
faster progress and cover more material1..
3.2 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course units
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS).
Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS).
Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS).
3.3 British Sign Language course unit
BSL (British Sign Language) – Introduction (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS) [run in conjunction with the UCL
Deafness Cognition and Language (DCAL) Research Centre (ucl.ac.uk/dcal)].
4. Aims and objectives
4.1 MFL course units
The aim of all our language courses is to enable you to improve both your ability to communicate and your linguistic
competence in the chosen language. A balance of receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing)
skills are developed through communicative classes and self-study. All courses will give an insight into the country’s
culture and society in a European/global context. How to study a language and various transferable skills are also
part of the course.
1 For details of modules and credits see the UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.7 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-
registration/module-selection) and chapter 2 section 3.10 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c2/framework-components/modules).
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4.2 EAP course units
4.2.a English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
This course for non-native speakers aims to further develop awareness and use of communication in academic
disciplines amongst those of you from other learning cultures. More specifically the course will further develop
reading and writing ability in a variety of academic registers as well as developing listening and speaking skills
through lectures, seminars and presentations within a university context. Various transferable skills will also be
developed.
4.2.b Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy amongst those of you from
other learning cultures and to help you to improve your ability to perform in all written tasks on your degree
programme.
4.2.c Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy amongst native English speakers
and to help you to improve your ability to perform in all written tasks on your degree programme.
4.3 BSL course unit
The course aims to cover very basic British Sign Language, with hands on practice in communicating with Deaf
people on a selected range of topics, using both classroom time and online resources. Students will also learn about
the nature of the British Deaf community, its culture and language.
5. Eligibility
To enrol on a CLIE course unit you must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at UCL or another college
of the University of London, and have authorisation from your department to study this course as part of your
degree programme. All CLIE course units (0.5 and 1.0 course units/15 and 30 credits/7.5 and 15 ECTS) run for the
full academic year, i.e. October to March.
5.1 MFL course units
We do not recommend studying two languages at syllabus A in the same year.
We do not recommend studying Italian and Spanish concurrently unless your level in one of these languages
is at least syllabus C.
You cannot study your mother tongue.
If your mother or father is a native speaker of the language you wish to study, or if you have recently lived in
the country where the language is spoken for more than a year, please see the Course Units Office before
you register.
We recommend at least 50% to register for the next level.
5.2 EAP course units
For LCEN6001/LCENG001 or LCEN6801/LCENG801: you must be a non-native speaker of English.
For LCEN6802: you must be a native speaker of English.
You can only choose ONE of the three courses available.
5.3 BSL course unit
LCBS6001 is a first level course open to undergraduate students who are complete beginners in British Sign
Language or who have had only very little experience of British Sign Language.
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6. UCL modern foreign language requirement
UCL is committed to Modern Foreign Language education. All UK Honours Degree students, with the exception of
those on one year Top-Up Honours Degrees or iBSc degrees, must enter UCL with, or have developed by graduation,
a basic level of competence in a Modern Foreign Language (MFL). You should speak to your personal tutor or
programme leader in the first instance if you have any questions about the requirement.
In order to satisfy UCL’s Modern Foreign Language (MFL) requirements, students must undertake one of the
following1:
a. Hold a C grade or higher in GCSE, or equivalent, in a Modern Foreign Language, OR
b. Where available, attend a Summer School arranged by UCL prior to enrolment, OR
c. Enrol on a 15-credit module in a Modern Foreign Language as a module choice within the student’s standard
programme diet. The student must be subject to the standard programme requirements for Progression,
Award, Classification and Reassessment, OR
d. Enrol on an additional 15-credit module in a Modern Foreign Language, over and above the student’s
standard programme diet [i.e. a 0 credit unit]. The student must meet the minimum attendance requirements
and take part in the assessment, but does not have to pass the module and the mark will not be included in
the student’s Classification calculation, OR
e. Exceptionally, and by agreement with the UCL Centre for Language and International Education, enrol on an
evening class in a Modern Foreign Language.
In exceptional circumstances UCL Academic Policy and Quality Assurance on behalf of the Vice-Provost (Education
& Student Affairs) may suspend the MFL requirements if they are deemed to place an unreasonable burden on a
student. Applications must be made to UCL Academic Policy and Quality Assurance via the Faculty Tutor.
A student who fails to satisfy the requirement by the end of their programme will not be eligible for the award of
an Honours Degree.
British Sign Language
Enrolment on a 15-credit module in British Sign Language will satisfy the MFL requirement.
Subject to approval by the Faculty Tutor, an appropriate, formal qualification in British Sign Language or another
Sign Language may be considered as an equivalent to a GCSE.
Subject to approval by UCL Academic Policy and Quality Assurance on behalf of the Vice-Provost (Education &
Student Affairs), experiential learning in British Sign Language or another Sign Language may be considered, where
accreditation is not available. Applications must be made via the Faculty Tutor.
Ancient Languages
GCSE passes in, or enrolment on a 15-credit module in, Ancient Greek, Hebrew or Latin will not satisfy the MFL
requirement.
Heritage and Community Languages
Subject to approval by the Faculty Tutor, an appropriate, formal qualification in a heritage or community language
may be considered as an equivalent to a GCSE.
Subject to approval by UCL Academic Policy and Quality Assurance on behalf of the Vice-Provost (Education &
Student Affairs), experiential learning in a heritage or community language may be considered, where accreditation
is not available. Applications must be made via the Faculty Tutor.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 9.3 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/progression-award).
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7. Registration
7.1 How to register
YOU NEED TO COMPLETE ALL OF STEPS 1-5 BELOW1 IN THE ORDER SHOWN; only after you have registered
at the CLIE will your Portico choice(s) be approved by us as the teaching department (after being amended if
necessary).
1. Portico [as soon as permitted]:
Select the most appropriate CLIE language course unit on Portico (along with your other modules), using the
Module directory there for information, or the course information at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits and in this
handbook. Submit your selections as soon as possible (unless you have been advised otherwise), as we can
always amend your selection afterwards.
2. Registration Form [from 11 SEPTEMBER 2017]:
Complete the appropriate CLIE Course Units 2017-2018: Registration Form (available at
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits or from the CLIE). Intercollegiate students must also complete and submit the UCL
Examination Registration Form for Intercollegiate Students.
3. Interview with a CLIE language tutor [from FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 to FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2017]:
Come to the CLIE for an informal interview with a language tutor for the language you wish to study, who will
assess your level using a variety of methods, and sign your Registration Form. You must have an interview
before you can register even if you are a complete beginner or have previously taken a course unit at the
CLIE.
BASc or IEP programme students: if you took a language module at CLIE in 2016-2017 AND have not studied
the language over the summer then you do not need to come for a language interview.
4. Timetabling [from MONDAY 02 OCTOBER 2017 to WEDNESDAY 04 OCTOBER 2017]:
Each CLIE course unit is scheduled around the availability of those students who register to take it; you
therefore must attend the timetabling session for your course to have an input in when your class is
scheduled. You will be given the time of your timetabling session at the interview with a language tutor.
Note: there is only ONE timetabling session for each course.
5. Submit your completed Registration Form [at the end of your timetabling session]:
Submit your completed Course Units 2017-2018: Registration Form (plus Examination Registration Form if
you are an Intercollegiate student) to the CLIE staff members.
If you miss your timetabling session or are registering for a module with pre-scheduled classes please submit
your registration form directly to the Course Units office.
You will then be officially registered and we will approve your language course unit(s) on Portico (after
amending if necessary).
Full information regarding interview times and rooms will be posted on ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits and on the
Course Units Information Board on the first floor of 26 Bedford Way (located between rooms 111 and 112).
7.2 Timetabling
Each CLIE module is scheduled around the availability of those students who register to take it; you therefore must
attend the timetabling session for your course to have an input in when your class is scheduled. You will be given
the time of your timetabling session at the interview with a CLIE language tutor.
All CLIE language modules (0.5 and 1.0 course units/15 and 30 credits/7.5 and 15 ECTS) run for BOTH Term 1 AND
Term 2 (i.e. October to March), and the timetable is set for both terms. See section 35 (page 63) for dates.
1 Portico does not apply to intercollegiate students.
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7.3 Class and room information
Your class and room information will be available on the UCL Online Timetable (timetable.ucl.ac.uk) from Sunday
08 October 2017.
In order for your language module class to appear on your Online Timetable on Sunday 08 October 2017 you must
have completed all registration steps with the CLIE no later than Wednesday 04 October 2017 AND been assigned
to a group.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TO ATTEND OR JOIN A GROUP UNLESS YOU
HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY REGISTERED FOR IT BY THE CLIE.
7.4 Late registration
There is the possibility to still have an interview after 29 September 2017 and register; see
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits or visit the Course Units Office as soon as possible.
Once classes have started on Monday 09 October 2017 we only accept registrations subject to availability. Please
visit the Course Units Office as soon as possible for further information including availability.
8. Course structure
8.1 Classes
All classes run for the full academic year – i.e. from October to March. You will have two or four hours tuition every
week1 (0.5 or 1.0 course unit/15 or 30 credits/7.5 or 15 ECTS). Classes are held in the target language and are kept
as small as possible.
8.2 Workshops (Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin)
For Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin 0.5 course units at level 1 and 2 there are supplementary compulsory weekly
workshops in Terms 1 and 2 to assist students with additional practice in these languages. You will be allocated to
a workshop when you register.
8.3 Self-study
You should spend four or eight hours every week (0.5 or 1.0 course unit/15 or 30 credits/7.5 or 15 ECTS) studying
on your own, re-enforcing the skills acquired in class. This consists of homework – set regularly by your CLIE tutor(s)
and corrected in class or marked by your tutor as appropriate – and work guided informally by your tutor but set,
performed and evaluated by yourself. It is essential that an appropriate amount of time is dedicated to self-study
throughout the course.
You are encouraged to keep a logbook with a detailed and critical account of the various tasks and exercises. This
will enable your tutor to monitor your long-term progress.
8.4 Language and culture activities
The CLIE Events Officer (Tina Dickson, t.dickson@ucl.ac.uk) will organise language and culture-related events for
students taking courses at syllabus C and above (e.g. academia, art, business and current affairs, customs and
traditions, food). These events will take place in Term 1 and in Term 2 and will allow students to expand their
foreign language practice through guided tours, discussions and seminars. See ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits for
details.
8.5 Language exchange
The CLIE Events Officer (Tina Dickson, t.dickson@ucl.ac.uk) will organise language exchanges starting early in
Term 1. See ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits for details.
1 Plus weekly workshops for Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin 0.5 course units at level 1 and 2.
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9. MFL course units
9.1 Level structure
Level
0.5 course units/
15 credits/7.5 ECTS
7 Professional
Purposes II Academic
Purposes II Translation
Skills Professional and Academic Purposes II
Professional
Purposes
I and II
Academic
Purposes
I and II
Translation
Skills
6 Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political)
Business, Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political)
5 Business and Current Affairs
Level 4 (D) + BCA
4 Level 4 (D)
Level 4 (CD)
3 Level 3 (C) Academic Purposes –
Introduction
Level 3 (BC)
2 Level 2 (B)
Level 2 (AB)
1 Level 1 (A)
9.2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages –
equivalence
UCL CLIE level Syllabus CEFR level
7 Professional Purposes II, Academic Purposes II C1/C2
6 Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) C1
5 Business and Current Affairs B2/C1
4 Level 4 (D) B2
3 Level 3 (C), Academic Purposes – Introduction B1
2 Level 2 (B) A2
1 Level 1 (A) A1
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9.3 Course codes
9.3.a Undergraduate modules
Level/syllabus Course codes
Arabic Dutch French German Italian Japanese Mandarin Portuguese Spanish Portico*
0.5 units/15 credits/7.5 ECTS
Level 1 (A) .................................................. LCAR6001 ...... LCDU6001 ...... LCFR6001 ....... LCGE6001 ...... LCIT6001 ........ LCJA6001 ........ LCMA6001 ..... LCPO6001 ...... LCSP6001 ...... First
Level 2 (B) .................................................. LCAR6002 ...... LCDU6002 ...... LCFR6002 ....... LCGE6002 ...... LCIT6002 ........ LCJA6002 ........ LCMA6002 ..... LCPO6002 ...... LCSP6002 ...... Inter.
Level 3 (C) .................................................. LCAR6003 ...... LCDU6003 ...... LCFR6003 ....... LCGE6003 ...... LCIT6003 ........ LCJA6003 ........ LCMA6003 ..... LCPO6003 ...... LCSP6003 ...... Adv.
Academic Purposes – Introduction .......................................................... LCFR6803 ....... LCGE6803 ...... LCIT6803 ........ LCJA6803 ....................................................... LCSP6803 ...... Adv.
Level 4 (D) .................................................. LCAR6004 ...... LCDU6004 ...... LCFR6004 ....... LCGE6004 ...... LCIT6004 ........ LCJA6004 ........ LCMA6004 ............................. LCSP6004 ...... Adv.
Business and Current Affairs ..................... LCAR6005 .............................. LCFR6005 ....... LCGE6005 ...... LCIT6005 ........ LCJA6005 ........ LCMA6005 ............................. LCSP6005 ...... Adv.
Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFR6006 ....... LCGE6006 ...... LCIT6006 ........ LCJA6006 ........ LCMA6006 ............................. LCSP6006 ...... Adv.
Professional Purposes II ........................................................................... LCFR6007 ....... LCGE6007 ...... LCIT6007 ........ LCJA6007 ........ LCMA6007 ............................. LCSP6007 ...... Adv.
Academic Purposes II ............................................................................... LCFR6807 ....... LCGE6807 ...... LCIT6807 ........ LCJA6807 ........ LCMA6807 ............................. LCSP6807 ...... Adv.
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFR6907 ....... LCGE6907 ...... LCIT6907 ........ LCJA6907 ....................................................... LCSP6907 ...... Adv.
Art Historians ............................................................................................ LCFA6801 .............................. LCIA6801 ...................................................................................................... Inter.
1.0 units/30 credits/15 ECTS
Level 2 (AB) ................................................ LCAR6012 ...... LCDU6012 ...... LCFR6012 ....... LCGE6012 ...... LCIT6012 ........ LCJA6012 ........ LCMA6012 ..... LCPO6012 ...... LCSP6012 ...... Inter.
Level 3 (BC) ................................................ LCAR6023 ...... LCDU6023 ...... LCFR6023 ....... LCGE6023 ...... LCIT6023 ........ LCJA6023 ........ LCMA6023 ..... LCPO6023 ...... LCSP6023 ...... Adv.
Level 4 (CD) ................................................ LCAR6034 ...... LCDU6034 ...... LCFR6034 ....... LCGE6034 ...... LCIT6034 ........ LCJA6034 ........ LCMA6034 ............................. LCSP6034 ...... Adv.
Level 4 (D) + Business and
Current Affairs ........................................... LCAR6045 .............................. LCFR6045 ....... LCGE6045 ...... LCIT6045 ........ LCJA6045 ........ LCMA6045 ............................. LCSP6045 ...... Adv.
Business, Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFR6056 ....... LCGE6056 ...... LCIT6056 ........ LCJA6056 ........ LCMA6056 ............................. LCSP6056 ...... Adv.
Professional Purposes I and II ................................................................... LCFR6067 ....... LCGE6067 ...... LCIT6067 ........ LCJA6067 ........ LCMA6067 ............................. LCSP6067 ...... Adv.
Academic Purposes I and II ....................................................................... LCFR6867 ....... LCGE6867 ...... LCIT6867 ........ LCJA6867 ........ LCMA6867 ............................. LCSP6867 ...... Adv.
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFR6967 ....... LCGE6967 ............................................................................................................................ Adv.
Professional and Academic Purposes II .................................................... LCFR6077 ....... LCGE6077 ...... LCIT6077 ........ LCJA6077 ....................................................... LCSP6077 ...... Adv.
* Portico level for undergraduate modules: First/Intermediate/Advanced
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9.3 Course codes
9.3.b M Level modules
Level/syllabus Course codes
Arabic Dutch French German Italian Japanese Mandarin Portuguese Spanish Portico
0.5 units/15 credits/7.5 ECTS
Level 1 (A) .................................................. LCARM001..... LCDUM001 .... LCFRM001 ...... LCGEM001 ..... LCITM001 ....... LCJAM001 ...... LCMAM001 .... LCPOM001 ..... LCSPM001 ..... Masters
Level 2 (B) .................................................. LCARM002..... LCDUM002 .... LCFRM002 ...... LCGEM002 ..... LCITM002 ....... LCJAM002 ...... LCMAM002 .... LCPOM002 ..... LCSPM002 ..... Masters
Level 3 (C) .................................................. LCARM003..... LCDUM003 .... LCFRM003 ...... LCGEM003 ..... LCITM003 ....... LCJAM003 ...... LCMAM003 .... LCPOM003 ..... LCSPM003 ..... Masters
Academic Purposes – Introduction .......................................................... LCFRM803 ...... LCGEM803 ..... LCITM803 ....... LCJAM803 ..................................................... LCSPM803 ..... Masters
Level 4 (D) .................................................. LCARM004..... LCDUM004 .... LCFRM004 ...... LCGEM004 ..... LCITM004 ....... LCJAM004 ...... LCMAM004 ............................ LCSPM004 ..... Masters
Business and Current Affairs ..................... LCARM005............................. LCFRM005 ...... LCGEM005 ..... LCITM005 ....... LCJAM005 ...... LCMAM005 ............................ LCSPM005 ..... Masters
Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFRM006 ...... LCGEM006 ..... LCITM006 ....... LCJAM006 ...... LCMAM006 ............................ LCSPM006 ..... Masters
Professional Purposes II ........................................................................... LCFRM007 ...... LCGEM007 ..... LCITM007 ....... LCJAM007 ...... LCMAM007 ............................ LCSPM007 ..... Masters
Academic Purposes II ............................................................................... LCFRM807 ...... LCGEM807 ..... LCITM807 ....... LCJAM807 ...... LCMAM807 ............................ LCSPM807 ..... Masters
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFRM907 ...... LCGEM907 ..... LCITM907 ....... LCJAM907 ..................................................... LCSPM907 ..... Masters
1.0 units/30 credits/15 ECTS
Level 2 (AB) ................................................ LCARM012..... LCDUM012 .... LCFRM012 ...... LCGEM012 ..... LCITM012 ....... LCJAM012 ...... LCMAM012 .... LCPOM012 ..... LCSPM012 ..... Masters
Level 3 (BC) ................................................ LCARM023..... LCDUM023 .... LCFRM023 ...... LCGEM023 ..... LCITM023 ....... LCJAM023 ...... LCMAM023 .... LCPOM023 ..... LCSPM023 ..... Masters
Level 4 (CD) ................................................ LCARM034..... LCDUM034 .... LCFRM034 ...... LCGEM034 ..... LCITM034 ....... LCJAM034 ...... LCMAM034 ............................ LCSPM034 ..... Masters
Level 4 (D) + Business and
Current Affairs ........................................... LCARM045............................. LCFRM045 ...... LCGEM045 ..... LCITM045 ....... LCJAM045 ...... LCMAM045 ............................ LCSPM045 ..... Masters
Business, Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFRM056 ...... LCGEM056 ..... LCITM056 ....... LCJAM056 ...... LCMAM056 ............................ LCSPM056 ..... Masters
Professional Purposes I and II ................................................................... LCFRM067 ...... LCGEM067 ..... LCITM067 ....... LCJAM067 ...... LCMAM067 ............................ LCSPM067 ..... Masters
Academic Purposes I and II ....................................................................... LCFRM867 ...... LCGEM867 ..... LCITM867 ....... LCJAM867 ...... LCMAM867 ............................ LCSPM867 ..... Masters
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFRM967 ...... LCGEM967 ........................................................................................................................... Masters
Professional and Academic Purposes II .................................................... LCFRM077 ...... LCGEM077 ..... LCITM077 ....... LCJAM077 ..................................................... LCSPM077 ..... Masters
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9.3 Course codes
9.3.c Graduate modules
Level/syllabus Course codes
Arabic Dutch French German Italian Japanese Mandarin Portuguese Spanish Portico
15 credits
Level 1 (A) .................................................. LCARG001 ..... LCDUG001 ..... LCFRG001 ....... LCGEG001 ...... LCITG001 ....... LCJAG001 ....... LCMAG001 .... LCPOG001 ...... LCSPG001 ...... Masters
Level 2 (B) .................................................. LCARG002 ..... LCDUG002 ..... LCFRG002 ....... LCGEG002 ...... LCITG002 ....... LCJAG002 ....... LCMAG002 .... LCPOG002 ...... LCSPG002 ...... Masters
Level 3 (C) .................................................. LCARG003 ..... LCDUG003 ..... LCFRG003 ....... LCGEG003 ...... LCITG003 ....... LCJAG003 ....... LCMAG003 .... LCPOG003 ...... LCSPG003 ...... Masters
Academic Purposes – Introduction .......................................................... LCFRG803 ....... LCGEG803 ...... LCITG803 ....... LCJAG803 ...................................................... LCSPG803 ...... Masters
Level 4 (D) .................................................. LCARG004 ..... LCDUG004 ..... LCFRG004 ....... LCGEG004 ...... LCITG004 ....... LCJAG004 ....... LCMAG004 ............................ LCSPG004 ...... Masters
Business and Current Affairs ..................... LCARG005 ............................. LCFRG005 ....... LCGEG005 ...... LCITG005 ....... LCJAG005 ....... LCMAG005 ............................ LCSPG005 ...... Masters
Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFRG006 ....... LCGEG006 ...... LCITG006 ....... LCJAG006 ....... LCMAG006 ............................ LCSPG006 ...... Masters
Professional Purposes II ........................................................................... LCFRG007 ....... LCGEG007 ...... LCITG007 ....... LCJAG007 ....... LCMAG007 ............................ LCSPG007 ...... Masters
Academic Purposes II ............................................................................... LCFRG807 ....... LCGEG807 ...... LCITG807 ....... LCJAG807 ....... LCMAG807 ............................ LCSPG807 ...... Masters
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFRG907 ....... LCGEG907 ...... LCITG907 ....... LCJAG907 ...................................................... LCSPG907 ...... Masters
30 credits
Level 2 (AB) ................................................ LCARG012 ..... LCDUG012 ..... LCFRG012 ....... LCGEG012 ...... LCITG012 ....... LCJAG012 ....... LCMAG012 .... LCPOG012 ...... LCSPG012 ...... Masters
Level 3 (BC) ................................................ LCARG023 ..... LCDUG023 ..... LCFRG023 ....... LCGEG023 ...... LCITG023 ....... LCJAG023 ....... LCMAG023 .... LCPOG023 ...... LCSPG023 ...... Masters
Level 4 (CD) ................................................ LCARG034 ..... LCDUG034 ..... LCFRG034 ....... LCGEG034 ...... LCITG034 ....... LCJAG034 ....... LCMAG034 ............................ LCSPG034 ...... Masters
Level 4 (D) + Business and
Current Affairs ........................................... LCARG045 ............................. LCFRG045 ....... LCGEG045 ...... LCITG045 ....... LCJAG045 ....... LCMAG045 ............................ LCSPG045 ...... Masters
Business, Current Affairs and Culture
(Social, Historical and Political) ................................................................ LCFRG056 ....... LCGEG056 ...... LCITG056 ....... LCJAG056 ....... LCMAG056 ............................ LCSPG056 ...... Masters
Professional Purposes I and II ................................................................... LCFRG067 ....... LCGEG067 ...... LCITG067 ....... LCJAG067 ....... LCMAG067 ............................ LCSPG067 ...... Masters
Academic Purposes I and II ....................................................................... LCFRG867 ....... LCGEG867 ...... LCITG867 ....... LCJAG867 ....... LCMAG867 ............................ LCSPG867 ...... Masters
Translation Skills ....................................................................................... LCFRG967 ....... LCGEG967 ............................................................................................................................ Masters
Professional and Academic Purposes II .................................................... LCFRG077 ....... LCGEG077 ...... LCITG077 ....... LCJAG077 ...................................................... LCSPG077 ...... Masters
Mandarin for Health and Humanity
Mandarin for Health and Humanity 1 (30 credits) .................................................................................................................................. LCMAG912 ................................................... Masters
Mandarin for Health and Humanity 2 (30 credits) .................................................................................................................................. LCMAG934 ................................................... Masters
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9.4 Course levels/syllabi
The following is a short description of the various course unit levels offered by the CLIE. Full details are in the
relevant syllabus which can be found online at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits. You will get the opportunity to discuss
your individual language-learning experience with a CLIE language tutor during the registration interview, when
your level will be determined.
9.4.a Syllabus A
Prerequisite for entry
For complete beginners or those who have had only very little contact with the language.
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to enable students to function at a basic everyday survival level (basic vocabulary, grammar,
morphology, syntax and phonetics).
On completion of the course students should be able to communicate in and understand the language on a number
of practical everyday matters. Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to approach
authentic material, will be developed. Some transferable skills will also be covered.
9.4.b Syllabus B
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus A at the UCL CLIE or a similar course and have limited experience of dealing with
authentic material.
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to give students an opportunity to revise their survival skills and acquire more sophisticated
ways of dealing with practical matters. This includes revision and consolidation of vocabulary, grammar,
morphology, syntax and phonetics.
On completion of the course students should be able to communicate in and understand the language on many
practical everyday matters related to various aspects of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Cultural awareness will be developed. Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to
approach authentic material, will be enhanced. Some transferable skills will also be covered.
9.4.c Syllabus C
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus B at the UCL CLIE or a similar course and have experience of dealing with relevant
authentic material.
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to enable students with a good basic knowledge of the language to develop the four skills
further. Students should then be able to communicate in most situations within countries where the language is
spoken.
On completion of the course students will be able to converse reasonably fluently with native speakers and discuss
personal, social and current issues using appropriate structures.
Cultural awareness will be further developed. Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to
approach authentic material, will be enhanced. Some transferable skills will also be covered.
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9.4.d Academic Purposes – Introduction
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus B at the UCL CLIE or a similar course and have experience of dealing with relevant
authentic material.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for intermediate level students requiring the language for studying abroad for a short period
(e.g. 2-3 months).
The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in academic
environments, such as attending cultural events and taking notes related to their studies. The course covers
academic culture and university life to prepare students for a short study period in the target language countries.
Students will develop critical thinking and read academic texts. This will be related back to the student’s degree
subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistic structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of
appropriate authentic academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.e Syllabus D
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus C at the UCL CLIE or if you are reasonably fluent in the language and are able to
discuss a range of issues (low A level grade1).
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to enable students who already have a reasonably advanced knowledge of the language to
acquire a better fluency in the language. Students should then be able to communicate in all situations within
countries where the language is spoken.
On completion of the course students will be able to converse with native speakers, follow debates and give
presentations relating to their degree as well as discussing current issues (local and worldwide) using more complex
and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourse, register).
Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Language learning skills,
including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, will be further enhanced. Various
transferable skills will also be covered.
9.4.f Business and Current Affairs
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus D at the UCL CLIE, a high A level grade2, or if you have a very good grasp of the
language and are able to conduct a conversation without difficulty.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for advanced level students. It teaches specialised vocabulary to enable participants to use
their language skills in a professional environment, such as meetings and conferences, as well as covering related
topics such as current affairs and the latest trends in society. The course will enhance knowledge of life, society
and business culture using complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourse, register).
Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Language learning skills,
including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, will be further enhanced. Various
transferable skills will also be covered.
1 Or equivalent.
2 Ibid.
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9.4.g Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Business and Current Affairs at the UCL CLIE, have completed some post-A level training
or spent some time in the country actively using the language.
Aims and objectives
The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and of the cultural
(social, historical and political) contexts in which it is currently used.
It enables participants to use their language skills in an academic environment. The course covers recent history,
current affairs and the latest issues in society as well as other related topics. Students will give presentations and
are involved in roundtable discussions and debates on a variety of current issues.
Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.h Professional Purposes II (0.5 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) at the UCL CLIE, or equivalent
qualifications/experience.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for very advanced level students requiring the language for professional purposes.
It comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in professional
environments, such as presentations, meetings and conferences. The course covers career development in the
target language countries, business culture and conventions, negotiating and interacting, reading specialist texts
(i.e. in the student’s main degree subject e.g. engineering), note taking and debates as well as other related topics.
These areas will be related back to the student’s degree subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.i Academic Purposes II (0.5 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) at the UCL CLIE, or equivalent
qualifications/experience.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for very advanced level students requiring the language for academic purposes.
The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in academic
environments, such as lectures, seminars and conferences. The course covers academic development, academic
culture and conventions, critical thinking, reading and writing academic texts (i.e. in the students main degree
subject e.g. history) as well as other related topics to prepare students for further academic study/research in the
target language countries. This will be related back to the student’s degree subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
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9.4.j Translation Skills (0.5 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) at the UCL CLIE, or equivalent
qualifications/experience.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for very advanced level non-linguist students to enable them to produce accurate
translations from a range of subjects and text types.
The course covers translation skills development mainly from English into the target language (although some
translation into English will also be practised), with the objective of producing different types of written
translations, some of them relating back to the students’ degree subject.
The course will cover fundamental theoretical concepts of translation but with the focus on teaching practical
translation skills, making students aware of linguistic and cultural differences in subject-related areas.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.k Professional Purposes I and II (1.0 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Business and Current Affairs at the UCL CLIE, have completed some post-A level training
or spent some time in the country actively using the language.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for advanced level students requiring the language for professional purposes.
It comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in professional
environments, such as presentations, meetings and conferences. The course covers career development in the
target language countries, business culture and conventions, negotiating and interacting, reading specialist texts
(i.e. in the student’s main degree subject e.g. engineering), note taking and debates as well as other related topics.
These areas will be related back to the student’s degree subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.l Academic Purposes I and II (1.0 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Business and Current Affairs at the UCL CLIE, have completed some post-A level training
or spent some time in the country actively using the language.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for advanced level students requiring the language for academic purposes.
The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in academic
environments, such as lectures, seminars and conferences. The course covers academic development, academic
culture and conventions, critical thinking, reading and writing academic texts (i.e. in the students main degree
subject e.g. history) as well as other related topics to prepare students for further academic study/research in the
target language countries. This will be related back to the student’s degree subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
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9.4.m Translation Skills (1.0 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Business and Current Affairs at the UCL CLIE, have completed some post-A level training
or spent some time in the country actively using the language.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for advanced level non-linguist students to enable them to produce accurate translations
from a range of subjects and text types.
The course covers translation skills development mainly from English into the target language (although some
translation into English will also be practised), with the objective of producing different types of written
translations, some of them relating back to the students’ degree subject.
The course will cover fundamental theoretical concepts of translation but with the focus on teaching practical
translation skills, making students aware of linguistic and cultural differences in subject-related areas.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.
9.4.n Professional and Academic Purposes II (1.0 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of Current Affairs and Culture (Social, Historical and Political) at the UCL CLIE, or equivalent
qualifications/experience.
Aims and objectives
The course is designed for very advanced level students requiring the language for professional and academic
purposes.
It comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and its use in professional and
academic environments, such as presentations, meetings, lectures, seminars and conferences. The course covers
career and academic development in the target language countries, business and academic cultures and
conventions, negotiating and interacting, critical thinking, reading and writing specialist academic texts (i.e. in the
student’s main degree subject e.g. engineering, history), note taking and debates as well as other related topics to
prepare students for working and/or further academic study/research in the target language countries. These areas
will be related back to the student’s degree subject.
The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers
from a range of authentic professional and academic material). Various transferable skills will also be further
developed.
9.4.o Art Historians (0.5 unit)
Prerequisite for entry
Successful completion of syllabus B at the UCL CLIE or a similar course and have experience of dealing with relevant
authentic material. The course is open to all students who are interested in reading texts related to art history.
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to increase the student’s confidence and speed in reading authentic target language texts
related to History of Art and to help them acquire necessary skills for this specific use of the language.
Students will be expected to extract subject related information from a variety of authentic target language sources
to complement their existing knowledge. Students will also be encouraged to develop their listening abilities.
Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, will be enhanced.
Some transferable skills will also be covered.
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9.5 Course assessment summary
Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction, Syllabus D, Business
and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (30%)
In-class Course Assessment 10% 60 minutes December
Project 20% 250-1500 words1 March
Examinations (70%)
Oral Examination 35% 15-25 minutes2 April/May
Reading and Writing Examination 35% 2-2.5 hours3 May
Professional Purposes II/I and II, Academic Purposes II/I and II, Professional and Academic
Purposes II
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (30%)
Project 30% 2000-2500 words March
Examinations (70%)
Oral Examination 35% 30 minutes April/May
Reading and Writing Examination 35% 2.5 hours May
Translation Skills
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (50%)
Linguistic Course Assessment Part 1 10% 60 minutes December
Linguistic Course Assessment Part 2 10% 60 minutes February/March
Project 30% 2000-2200 words March
Examinations (50%)
Written Examination 50% 2.5 hours May
Art Historians
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (50%)
In-class Course Assessment 10% 60 minutes December
Project 40% 1400-1600 words March
Examinations (50%)
Reading Examination 50% 2 hours May
1 Depending on level. See section 9.6.e (page 26).
2 Depending on level. See section 9.7.a (page 36).
3 Depending on level. See section 9.7.b (page 37).
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9.6 Coursework
9.6.a Missing coursework
Missing an element of coursework will result in a zero for that piece; however a minimum of 50% of the coursework
must be completed in order to obtain a credit (75% for Art Historians, 100% for Professional Purposes II/I and II,
Academic Purposes II/I and II, Professional and Academic Purposes II).
9.6.b In-class Course Assessment
Applies to Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction, Syllabus D, Business and Current
Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture, Art Historians.
Date: during class-time in week of 04 December 2017
Duration: 60 minutes
Instructions in English.
50% Grammar and 50% Vocabulary.
Tasks contained in the In-class Course Assessment will be practised during the course.
Tasks could include:
Gap-filling.
Multiple choice.
Editing (correcting mistakes).
Results will be available from your CLIE language tutor in the first week of Term 2 (week beginning Monday 08
January 2018).
9.6.c Linguistic Course Assessment Part 1
Applies to Translation Skills.
Date: during class-time in week of 11 December 2017
Duration: 60 minutes
A short text (approximately 220-250 words) to translate from target language into English, on a topic that will have
been covered in class during Term 1.
Immediate comments will be given in the second hour of the class (e.g. explanation of areas where students
encountered difficulties). Corrections will not be given until all classes for that level have taken place (for most
courses this will be after Christmas).
Results will be available from your CLIE language tutor in the first week of Term 2 (week beginning Monday 08
January 2018).
9.6.d Linguistic Course Assessment Part 2
Applies to Translation Skills.
Date: during class-time in week of 26 February 2018
Duration: 60 minutes
A short text (approximately 200 words) to translate from English into the target language, on a topic that will have
been covered in class.
Immediate comments will be given in the second hour of the class (e.g. explanation of areas where students
encountered difficulties). Corrections will not be given until all classes for that level have taken place.
Results will be available from your CLIE language tutor in class the following week (week beginning Monday 05
March 2018).
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9.6.e Project
Applies to all modern foreign language course units.
The main piece of coursework is the Project (worth 20-30% depending on level), which also forms the basis of the
Oral Examination (especially for syllabus C and above) for all courses except Translation Skills and Art Historians.
Examples will be discussed in class. You will complete various tasks related to this throughout the year.
CLIE language tutors will assist you with Project planning in class; this will help you focus and make sure you are on
the right track.
There are four stages to writing your Project:
1. Topic and title: Discuss and agree the topic and title or question you intend to write
your Project on with your CLIE language tutor by Friday 15 December
2017.
2. Proposal: Present a statement of the subject of your Project and the reasons you
have chosen this topic (plus indicate the sources you intend to use) in
class in the first week of Term 2. Following discussion and feedback,
you should complete the CLIE Course Units Project Proposal Form and
submit this to your CLIE language tutor (in class or by email – as
directed by your CLIE language tutor) no later than Friday 19 January
2018.
Language of the written proposal:
Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction:
English.
Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture,
Professional Purposes II/I and II, Academic Purposes II/I and II,
Professional and Academic Purposes II:
Target language.
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Proposal Form to submit
your proposal, which you can download from
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits from 11 December 2017.
Should you need to amend your Proposal following feedback you
should complete a new form, explaining the reasons for the change,
and submit it to your tutor.
3. Draft: Submit a draft of the first part of your Project (approximately 40% of
the UPPER word limit for your level). This will allow your CLIE language
tutor to give feedback on structure and content, and also alert you to
any main grammatical issues.
Your draft should be submitted to your CLIE language tutor IN YOUR
CLASS in the week BEFORE Reading Week 2 (05-09 February 2018).
Your draft will be returned to you, with feedback, IN YOUR CLASS in
the week AFTER Reading Week 2 (19-23 February 2018).
If you are taking a 1.0 unit module (30 credits/15 ECTS) please discuss
with your CLIE language tutor(s) which class this should be done in.
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Draft Form to submit your
draft, which you should download from ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits
from 08 January 2018.
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4. Submission and completion: Submit an electronic copy of your Project to Turnitin® PLUS a hard
copy1 to the Course Units Office by Monday 19 March 2018 at 14:00.
Your submission to the office must contain your finished Project, your
three main sources, plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft
Form that you received back from your CLIE language tutor.
The proposal and draft of the first part of your Project are an
integral/essential part in the development of your Project, and are
required in order to gain full points.
You will receive feedback on your Project after Easter in the first week
of Term 3.
Layout and format of your Project
Typed with double-spacing between lines (except for Arabic and Japanese which should be handwritten for certain
modules, and for Mandarin which should have the hard copy handwritten and the Turnitin® copy typed – please
see your CLIE language tutor for further information).
Folders can be used but single pages should NOT be put in individual pockets/sleeves.
Your completed Proposal Form and Draft Form must be attached to the back of your Project.
You are responsible for keeping a copy of your Project for your own reference as once submitted Projects will not
be returned.
Submission of your Project
Projects will only be accepted with the CLIE Project cover sheet, which must be completed with your Project’s word
count and be signed. Your personal cover sheet can be obtained from your CLIE language tutor in late February
2018.
Submission deadline: Monday 18 March 2018 by 14:00
a. Electronic copy: An electronic copy of your Project (excluding sources, Proposal and
Draft) must also be submitted to Turnitin® via your CLIE module on
Moodle (moodle.ucl.ac.uk) by the deadline.
b. Physical copy: A hard copy of your Project must also be submitted to the Course Units
Office2. It must contain your Project itself, your three main sources,
plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft Form that you
received back from your CLIE language tutor.
Where to hand in: UCL CLIE room 111
Submission dates and times: Wednesday 14 March – Friday 16 March 2018 10:00-17:00,
Monday 19 March 2018 10:00-14:00
Extensions
See Extenuating Circumstances (section 30, page 60).
Late submission
See section 17 (page 56).
Over-length coursework
See section 18 (page 57).
1 Unless you have been notified in writing by the CLIE that you only need to submit an electronic copy.
2 Ibid.
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Plagiarism
Your Project must be your own work and you must read and follow UCL Plagiarism Guidelines (ucl.ac.uk/current-
students/guidelines/plagiarism).
All plagiarism will be penalised. Any cases of suspected plagiarism will be challenged – those students will have to
complete a task under supervised conditions and/or points will be deducted and could result in zero points for this
piece of coursework and the matter referred to the Registrar. A variety of methods are used to detect plagiarism,
including the use of the Turnitin® detection system.
You must NOT duplicate topics you have used for GCSE or any other courses. You may refer to some of the research
you have undertaken previously so long as the majority of the sources and bibliography for your Project are up-to-
date and there is justification for referencing this older material.
You must NOT get help from friends, use translation services or copy sources verbatim. You may discuss your
Project with a native speaker but you CANNOT show them any of your written work.
Using a computer spellchecker is acceptable as the correct option still needs to be selected. However using a
computer to translate from English into the target language is NOT acceptable:
For your sources – if the source was originally in English then you will get zero points for it.
For your Writing element – which constitutes plagiarism.
Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction, Syllabus D, Business
and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture
Project description
Syllabus A: Your Project should be related to some aspect of the country (or one
of the countries) whose language you are learning (e.g. a city, a
personality or cultural habits). You are recommended to relate this to
your personal experience. Your topic should be mainly descriptive.
Formats can be, for example: a diary, a guide, a letter, a dialogue.
Syllabus B: Your Project should be related to some aspect of the country (or one
of the countries) whose language you are learning. You are
recommended to relate this to your personal experience. Your topic
should be mainly descriptive. Formats can be, for example: a diary, a
guide, a letter, an interview.
Syllabus C: Your Project should be related to aspects of the country (or one of the
countries) whose language you are learning. You should describe and
explain an issue or event of your choice and give your informed
opinion on it. You are recommended to relate this to your personal
experience.
Academic Purposes – Introduction: Your Project should be related to aspects of the country (or one of the
countries) whose language you are learning. You should describe and
explain an academic-related issue or event of your choice and give
your informed opinion on it. You are recommended to relate this to
your personal experience.
Syllabus D: Your Project should be related to aspects of the country (or one of the
countries) whose language you are learning. It can be on an issue of
your choice; however it should be on a topic that is controversial
and/or open to debate. We recommend that you phrase the subtitle
of your Project as a question in order to stimulate argumentation and
help keep the Project focused. Your Project should review the
documents that you have read and discuss the important and
controversial (or debatable) aspects of this topic.
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Business and Current Affairs: Your Project should be related to aspects of business and/or current
affairs of the country (or one of the countries) whose language you are
learning. It can be on an issue of your choice; however it should be on
a topic that is controversial and/or open to debate. We recommend
that you phrase the subtitle of your Project as a question in order to
stimulate argumentation and help keep the Project focused. Your
Project should review the documents that you have read and discuss
the important and controversial (or debatable) aspects of this topic.
Current Affairs and Culture: Your Project should be related to aspects of business and/or current
affairs and/or social, historical and political culture of the country (or
one of the countries) whose language you are learning. It can be on
an issue of your choice; however it should be on a topic that is
controversial and/or open to debate. We recommend that you phrase
the subtitle of your Project as a question in order to stimulate
argumentation and help keep the Project focused. Your Project should
review the documents that you have read and discuss the important
and controversial (or debatable) aspects of this topic.
You should make use of and refer to the documents you submit.
Your Project MUST include:
A bibliography of ALL relevant sources you have read and used (including FULL internet addresses).
The THREE (3) main sources used (originals or copies).
Reading Element
You need to read some target language source documents to gather information on your chosen topic, evidence of
which must form part of your Project.
Amount of material to be read and submitted:
Syllabus A: THREE (3) text-based documents, TOTAL 500-700 WORDS
(Arabic: 300-500 words; Japanese: 1000-1500 characters; Mandarin:
400-600 characters)
Syllabus B: THREE (3) text-based documents, TOTAL 700-1000 WORDS
(Arabic: 500-800 words; Japanese: 1500-2000 characters; Mandarin:
600-800 characters)
Syllabus C: THREE (3) text-based documents, TOTAL 1200-1500 WORDS
(Arabic: 900-1200 words; Japanese: 2000-2500 characters; Mandarin:
1000-1200 characters)
Academic Purposes – Introduction: THREE (3) text-based documents, TOTAL 1200-1500 WORDS
(Japanese: 2000-2500 characters)
Syllabus D: THREE (3) text-based documents
(Arabic: 1200-1500 words; Mandarin: 1200-1500 characters)
Business and Current Affairs: THREE (3) text-based documents
(Arabic: 1500-1800 words; Mandarin: 1500-1800 characters)
Current Affairs and Culture: THREE (3) text-based documents
(Mandarin: 1800-2100 characters)
A variety of sources must be used.
The relevant sections of these documents MUST be marked (either by highlighting or underlining).
You can obviously read more than this but only this amount should be submitted. For long texts either include
ONLY the relevant sections or CROSS THROUGH the other sections.
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Writing Element
Your Project must be written IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE. A table of contents should be included.
Number of words required:
Syllabus A: 250-400 WORDS
(Arabic: 200-300 words; Japanese: 800-1200 characters, 2-3 mai
genkou-youshi; Mandarin: 250-300 characters)
Syllabus B: 450-600 WORDS
(Arabic: 450-600 words; Japanese: 1000-1400 characters, 2.5-3.5 mai
genkou-youshi; Mandarin: 400-500 characters)
Syllabus C: 700-800 WORDS
(Arabic: 700-800 words; Japanese: 1200-1600 characters, 3-4 mai
genkou-youshi; Mandarin: 600-700 characters)
Academic Purposes – Introduction: 700-800 WORDS
(Japanese: 1200-1600 characters, 3-4 mai genkou-youshi)
Syllabus D: 900-1100 WORDS
(Arabic: 900-1100 words; Japanese: 1400-1800 characters, 3.5-4.5 mai
genkou-youshi; Mandarin: 800-900 characters)
Business and Current Affairs: 1100-1300 WORDS
(Arabic: 1100-1300 words; Japanese: 1600-2000 characters, 4-5 mai
genkou-youshi; Mandarin: 1000-1200 characters)
Current Affairs and Culture: 1300-1500 WORDS
(Japanese: 2000-2400 characters, 5-6 mai genkou-youshi; Mandarin:
1300-1500 characters)
Your word count should include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their
captions, plus footnotes and endnotes, but not the table of contents, bibliography or appendices.
Quotations:
Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C,
Academic Purposes – Introduction: Quotes should NOT be included in your word count.
Syllabus D, Business and Current
Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture: Short quotes SHOULD be included in your word count.
Extended quotations (of more than two lines) should be indented in
the text and should NOT be included in the word count.
All levels: There should not be excessive quoting.
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Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Undergraduate modules
Syllabus A, Syllabus B
Reading Points (out of 20):
Selection of material (documents should be from a variety of sources) – 5 points.
Evaluation (how the documents are evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 15 points.
Writing Points (out of 80):
Organisation, style and register – 10 points.
Content – 20 points.
Vocabulary – 10 points.
Grammar – 30 points.
Spelling and punctuation – 10 points.
Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction, Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture
Reading Points (out of 25):
Selection of material (documents should be from a variety of sources) – 10 points.
Evaluation (how the documents are evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 15 points.
Writing Points (out of 75):
Organisation – 10 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 5 points).
Style and register – 10 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 5 points).
Content – 18 points.
Vocabulary – 15 points.
Grammar, including spelling and punctuation – 22 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 32 points).
M Level and graduate modules
Syllabus A, Syllabus B
Reading Points (out of 35):
Selection of material (documents should be from a variety of sources) – 15 points.
Evaluation (how the documents are evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 20 points.
Writing Points (out of 65):
Organisation, style and register – 10 points;
Content – 15 points.
Vocabulary – 10 points.
Grammar – 25 points.
Spelling and punctuation – 5 points.
Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction, Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture
Reading Points (out of 40):
Selection of material (documents should be from a variety of sources) – 15 points.
Evaluation (how the documents are evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 25 points.
Writing Points (out of 60):
Organisation – 10 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 5 points).
Style and register – 10 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 5 points).
Content – 16 points.
Vocabulary – 10 points.
Grammar, including spelling and punctuation – 14 points (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin: 24 points).
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Additional Information
We expect language appropriate to your level. We are interested in the reading and writing process of your Project,
as this process will help you to learn both language and information about countries where the language is spoken.
If sources are not submitted with your Project you will get zero points for Reading.
The research you do for your Project will help you in your Oral Examination.
Professional Purposes II/I and II, Academic Purposes II/I and II, Professional and Academic
Purposes II
Project description
Your Project should be related to aspects of the professional/academic use of the language you are learning (for
example in the area of your main degree subject or intended career). It can be on an issue of your choice; however
it should be on a topic that is controversial and/or open to debate. We recommend that you phrase the subtitle of
your Project as a question in order to stimulate argumentation and help keep the Project focused. Your Project
should review the documents that you have read and discuss the important and controversial (or debatable) aspects
of this topic.
You should make use of and refer to the documents you submit.
Your Project MUST include:
A bibliography of ALL relevant sources you have read and used (including FULL internet addresses).
The THREE (3) main sources used (originals or copies).
Reading/Listening Element
You need to research your chosen topic through reading some target language source documents, listening to
tv/radio programmes or through structured discussions. You are encouraged to gain additional information
through interviews and/or questionnaires with native speakers. Evidence of these must form part of your Project.
Notes and transcripts will be considered as suitable sources.
Number of pieces of material to be submitted:
THREE (3) sources of different formats/types
(Mandarin: 2100-2500 characters)
The relevant sections of these documents MUST be marked (either by highlighting or underlining).
You can obviously read/listen to more than this but only this amount should be submitted. For long texts either
include ONLY the relevant sections or CROSS THROUGH the other sections.
Writing Element
Your Project must be written IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE. A table of contents should be included.
Number of words required: 2000-2500 WORDS
(Japanese: 2400-2800 characters, 6-7 mai genkou-youshi; Mandarin:
2000-2500 characters)
Your word count should include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their
captions, plus footnotes and endnotes, but not the table of contents, bibliography or appendices.
Quotations: Short quotes SHOULD be included in your word count.
Extended quotations (of more than two lines) should be indented in
the text and should NOT be included in the word count.
There should not be excessive quoting.
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Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Undergraduate modules
Reading/Listening Points (out of 25):
Selection of material (material should be from a variety of sources) – 10 points.
Evaluation (how the material is evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 15 points.
Writing Points (out of 75):
Organisation – 15 points.
Style and register – 10 points.
Content – 15 points.
Vocabulary – 15 points.
Grammar, including spelling and punctuation – 20 points.
M Level and graduate modules
Reading/Listening Points (out of 40):
Selection of material (material should be from a variety of sources) – 15 points.
Evaluation (how the material is evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 25 points.
Writing Points (out of 60):
Organisation – 10 points.
Style and register – 8 points.
Content – 15 points.
Vocabulary – 12 points.
Grammar, including spelling and punctuation – 15 points.
Additional Information
We expect language appropriate to your level. We are interested in the reading and writing process of your Project,
as this process will help you to learn both language and information about countries where the language is spoken.
If sources are not submitted with your Project you will get zero points for Reading.
The research you do for your Project will help you in your Oral Examination.
Translation Skills
Project description
Your project will consist of the translation into the target language (TL) of one to three English source texts (STs)
totaling 1500 words and a set of ten annotations on the translation written in English (500-700 words). Through
these annotations you should comment on specific translation problems you encountered and how you dealt with
them, thus demonstrating your understanding of the translation process and your ability to use relevant translation
strategies. In the first of these annotations, you are required to describe briefly the genre, audience and purpose
of the ST (GAP analysis) and explain how these three aspects have informed your translation choices. You are free
to choose the ST(s) – they could be related to your main degree subject or to a subject you are particularly interested
in – but they must be submitted to your CLIE language tutor for approval by Friday 12 January 2018. Your tutor’s
approval of the ST(s) will depend on the level of difficulty and on whether a translation of the text(s) is already
available. Where more than one ST is chosen, they must be on different aspects of the same topic.
Number of words required: 1500 WORDS (source text, NOT your translation)
+ 500-700 WORDS (annotations)
Your Project MUST include:
The source text(s) (STs) including word count.
Your translation of the source text(s) (STs) including word count.
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The annotations (in English).
A list of relevant references as applicable.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Undergraduate, M Level and graduate modules
Translation points (out of 67):
Comprehension and transfer of message – 23 points.
Readability and cohesion – 17 points.
Range and accuracy of lexis – 10 points.
Range and accuracy of grammar – 10 points.
Technical aspects – 7 points.
Annotations points (out of 33):
Completeness of task – 5 points.
Relevance – 8 points.
Accuracy and clarity – 10 points.
Range – 7 points.
Presentation – 3 points.
Art Historians
Project description
Your Project should describe, summarise and explain the main ideas from several target language art-related texts
offering different perspectives on your chosen topic and the issue(s) you address. These texts can be comparative
or related. We recommend that you phrase the subtitle of your Project as a question in order to stimulate
argumentation and help keep the Project focused. Your Project should review and refer to the documents that you
have read and discuss the issues. You need to demonstrate a deep understanding of your chosen texts.
Your Project MUST include:
A bibliography of ALL relevant sources you have read and used (including FULL internet addresses).
The THREE (3) main sources used (originals or copies).
Reading Element
You need to read some target language source documents to gather information on your chosen topic, evidence of
which must form part of your Project.
Amount of material to be read and submitted:
APPROXIMATELY 2500 WORDS
Number of pieces of material to be submitted:
THREE (3) text-based documents
The relevant sections of these documents MUST be marked (either by highlighting or underlining).
You can obviously read more than this but only this amount should be submitted. For long texts either include
ONLY the relevant sections or CROSS THROUGH the other sections.
Writing Element
Your Project must be written IN ENGLISH. A table of contents should be included.
Number of words required: 1400-1600 WORDS
Your word count should include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their
captions, plus footnotes and endnotes, but not the table of contents, bibliography or appendices.
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Quotations: Short quotes SHOULD be included in your word count.
Extended quotations (of more than two lines) should be indented in
the text and should NOT be included in the word count.
There should not be excessive quoting.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Reading Points (out of 50):
Selection of material (documents should be from a variety of sources) – 20 points.
Evaluation (how the documents are evaluated and used/integrated in the Project) – 30 points.
Writing Points (out of 50):
Organisation – 15 points.
Content/understanding – 15 points.
Key ideas – 5 points.
Summary – 15 points.
Additional Information
We are interested in the reading and writing process of your Project, as this process will help you to learn both the
target language and art related information in the target language.
If sources are not submitted with your Project you will get zero points for Reading.
9.7 Examinations
All examinations are compulsory and must be taken in order to obtain a credit.
9.7.a Oral Examination
Applies to all modern foreign language course units except Translation Skills, Art Historians.
Oral Examinations take place in April and May 2018. Oral Examination slots can only be booked online, and are
bookable on a first come first served basis. Exact dates and times are available at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits from
19 March 2018, when you will be able to choose and book your slot.
Booking deadline
If you have not booked a slot for your Oral Examination by 09 April 2018 then a slot will be chosen and booked for
you.
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Syllabus A, Syllabus B
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Approximately 5-6 minutes on Project (students give a short
outline/summary of their Project, assisted by guided questions)
Approximately 5-6 minutes on role-play/pictures
Candidates can choose between a role-play and a picture/picture set.
If role-play is chosen then candidates must follow guidelines given in the role-play (i.e. must use given context).
Candidates get one or two minutes in the room with the examiners to prepare the role-play/picture element.
Approximately same amount of time to be given to each section (i.e. around 5-6 minutes).
Candidates should bring and use bullet points or prompts for the Project element – a list of only a few key
words/phrases (in the target language). Any inappropriate material will be removed before the Oral Examination
starts.
All material (bullet points, prompts etc) must be handed in at the end of the Oral.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 15 minutes
5 minute presentation by candidate on Project
10 minute discussion afterwards on Project, including sources
Bullet points or prompts are highly recommended – a list of only a few key words/phrases (in the target language).
Any inappropriate material will be removed before the Oral Examination starts.
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) or transparencies can be used.
All material (bullet points, transparencies etc) must be handed in at the end of the Oral.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 20-25 minutes
10 minute presentation by candidate on Project
10-15 minute discussion afterwards on Project, including sources
Bullet points or prompts are highly recommended – a list of only a few key words/phrases (in the target language).
Any inappropriate material will be removed before the Oral Examination starts.
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) or transparencies can be used.
All material (bullet points, transparencies etc) must be handed in at the end of the Oral.
Candidates are strongly recommended to express their personal evaluation of the topic.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
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Professional Purposes II/I and II, Academic Purposes II/I and II, Professional and Academic
Purposes II
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 30 minutes
15 minute presentation by candidate on Project
15 minute discussion afterwards on Project, including sources
Bullet points or prompts are highly recommended – a list of only a few key words/phrases (in the target language).
Any inappropriate material will be removed before the Oral Examination starts.
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) or transparencies can be used.
All material (preparation notes, transparencies etc) must be handed in at the end of the Oral.
Candidates must include their personal evaluation of the topic.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
9.7.b Reading and Writing Examination
Applies to all modern foreign language course units except Translation Skills, Art Historians.
Reading and Writing Examinations will take place in May 2018 and are timetabled by UCL Student and Registry
Services. Your examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in
March 2018.
Date: May 2018
This examination tests Reading and Writing skills through a number of integrated tasks.
Although the skills to be tested are listed separately here, in the examination several skills may be tested through
each task.
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names etc, especially in the Writing task.
Only candidate numbers should be used.
Unless indicated otherwise all tasks are to be performed in the target language.
Syllabus A, Syllabus B
Duration: 2 hours
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: Target language
Maximum length of texts altogether:
Syllabus A: 500-700 words
(Arabic: 400-500 words; Japanese: 1200-2000 characters; Mandarin:
400-550 characters)
Syllabus B: 600-800 words
(Arabic: 600-800 words; Japanese: 1400-2200 characters; Mandarin:
500-700 characters)
Number of Writing tasks: One
Number of words required for Writing task (approximate):
Syllabus A: 150 words
(Arabic: 100 words; Japanese: 300 characters; Mandarin: 120
characters)
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Syllabus B: 200 words
(Arabic: 150 words; Japanese: 400 characters; Mandarin: 160
characters)
Dictionaries are not permitted.
1. Ability to extract the main ideas from a text and to form an overall impression of a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Writing a summary.
Choosing one of several summaries.
Finding or choosing a title for the text or titles for sections of the text.
Gap-filling exercise with key words missing or summary of the text to be completed.
Connecting sentences or segments about the text.
2. Ability to extract specific information, to understand detail and to infer meaning
29 points (Reading Competence) in total, of which 6 points will be for inferring meaning [see below regarding
Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
True or false questionnaire (with an active component: e.g. correct the false statements, locate the
passage in the text if it is correct or underline the part of the statement which is incorrect).
Comprehension questions.
Connecting sentences or segments about detailed aspects of the text.
Gap-filling exercise.
Words or expressions to be explained or paraphrased (synonyms).
3. Ability to respond to a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Writing the continuation of a story or article.
Writing a response to a text or letter.
Writing a letter making practical and active use of a text.
Formulating questions about something that goes beyond the text and which is relevant.
Formulating questions to answers which are already given.
The above tasks are awarded points as follows:
57 points for Reading Competence (as allocated above).
12 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
4. Writing task
31 points (Linguistic Competence).
One task which will be guided (i.e. points to be covered or visual elements to be used will be included).
This task is awarded points as follows:
23 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
8 points for content.
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Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction
Duration: 2 hours
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: Target language
Maximum length of texts altogether: 700-900 words
(Arabic: 700-900 words; Japanese: 1600-2400 characters; Mandarin:
600-800 characters)
If there is more than one text for the Reading tasks they will be on a similar topic.
Number of Writing tasks: One (from a choice of two)
Number of words required for Writing task (approximate):
250 words
(Arabic: 200 words; Japanese: 500 characters; Mandarin: 200
characters)
Dictionaries are not permitted.
1. Ability to extract the main ideas from a text and understand the organisation of a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Writing a summary.
Choosing one of several summaries.
Finding, choosing or writing a title for the text or titles for sections of the text.
Gap-filling exercise with key words missing or summary of the text to be completed.
Connecting sentences or segments about the text.
Ordering statements about the text.
Selecting a statement that most appropriately defines the style and register of the text.
2. Ability to extract specific information, to understand detail, paraphrase, explain and infer meaning
29 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
True or false questionnaire (with an active component).
Comprehension questions.
Connecting sentences or segments about detailed aspects of the text.
Gap-filling exercise.
Words or expressions to be explained or paraphrased (synonyms).
Editing task.
3. Ability to respond to a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Writing the continuation of a story or article.
Writing a response to a text or letter.
Writing a letter making practical and active use of a text.
Formulating questions about something that goes beyond the text and which is relevant.
Formulating questions to answers which are already given.
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The above tasks are awarded points as follows:
57 points for Reading Competence (as allocated above).
12 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
4. Writing task
31 points (Linguistic Competence).
Candidates should choose one task from a choice of two. One task will be related to the text(s) and the other
task will be more open. Both tasks will clearly indicate the format and purpose of the act of writing (e.g.
letter, report, article, story etc). The same performance is not expected in the answer for the task not related
to the documents as in the writing task related to the documents (where candidates have source material to
hand).
This task is awarded points as follows:
23 points for Linguistic Competence.
8 points for Content.
Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture, Professional
Purposes II/I and II, Academic Purposes II/I and II, Professional and Academic Purposes II
Duration: 2.5 hours
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: Target language
Maximum length of texts altogether:
Syllabus D: 800-1000 words
(Arabic: 800-1000 words; Japanese: 1800-2600 characters; Mandarin:
700-900 characters)
Business and Current Affairs: 900-1200 words
(Arabic: 900-1200 words; Japanese: 2000-2800 characters; Mandarin:
800-1000 characters)
Current Affairs and Culture: 1000-1300 words
(Japanese: 2200-3000 characters; Mandarin: 1000-1300 characters)
Professional Purposes II/I and II,
Academic Purposes II/I and II,
Professional and Academic Purposes II: 1100-1400 words
(Japanese: 2400-3200 characters; Mandarin: 1100-1400 characters)
If there is more than one text for the Reading tasks they will be on a similar topic.
Number of Writing tasks: One (from a choice of two)
Number of words required for Writing task (approximate):
Syllabus D: 300 words
(Arabic: 250 words; Japanese: 600 characters; Mandarin: 250
characters)
Business and Current Affairs: 350 words
(Arabic: 300 words; Japanese: 700 characters; Mandarin: 300
characters)
Current Affairs and Culture: 400 words
(Japanese: 800 characters; Mandarin: 350 characters)
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Professional Purposes II/I and II,
Academic Purposes II/I and II,
Professional and Academic Purposes II: 450 words
(Japanese: 900 characters; Mandarin: 400 characters)
Dictionaries are not permitted.
1. Ability to summarise and evaluate a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Writing a summary of the text or of a section of the text.
Selecting a sentence which best summarises the text or a section of it.
Selecting and ordering given sentences which summarise the text.
Selecting one of several summaries of the text.
Editing a summary of the text.
2. Ability to extract specific information, to understand detail, paraphrase, explain and infer meaning
29 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
True or false questionnaire (with an active component).
Editing a fragment about the text.
Comprehension questions.
Connecting sentences or segments about detailed aspects of the text.
Gap-filling exercise.
Words or expressions to be explained or paraphrased (synonyms).
Finding words or expressions in the text.
Linking external information with information contained in the text and justifying it.
Writing an article or a letter requiring the use of specific information from the text.
Exhaustive lists of specific information or specific semantic fields.
3. Ability to respond to a text
14 points (Reading Competence (Evaluation)) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this
task].
This may (though not necessarily limited to) be assessed through one of the following tasks:
Giving a critical account and reaction to the text or to a given part of the text (e.g. letter).
Comparing two texts.
The above tasks are awarded points as follows:
57 points for Reading Competence (as allocated above).
12 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
4. Writing task
31 points (Linguistic Competence).
Candidates should choose one task from a choice of two. One task will be related to the text(s) and the other
task will be more open. Both tasks will clearly indicate the format and purpose of the act of writing (e.g.
letter, report, article, story etc).
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This task is awarded points as follows:
23 points for Written Linguistic Competence:
Grammar – 7 points.
Use of language (lexis/syntax) – 11 points.
Style – 5 points.
8 points for content.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
If 50% of the answer is copied from the text then 50% of linguistic competence points will be deducted from
the candidate’s total for that task.
If more than 50% is copied from the documents then candidate gets 0 linguistic competence points.
10% deducted from candidates mark if they are 1/3 over or under words required for writing task.
If answer is not related to task then candidate gets 0 points (Linguistic Competence and Content).
If only part of the answer is relevant then the candidate loses Linguistic Competence AND Content points
proportionally to the amount that is irrelevant. E.g. if 50% of the answer is not relevant/does not answer the
task then the candidate should lose 50% of their total mark for this task (Linguistic Competence and Content
points).
Where the number of answers required is given (e.g. give three examples/explanations/synonyms) and this
is exceeded: points will be deducted (Reading Competence).
If a question is answered in the wrong language, then 0 points will be awarded for Reading Competence and
0 points for Linguistic Competence.
Candidates must not reuse material from their Project/Oral Examination in the Writing task, unless stipulated
in the task itself, otherwise the student will lose 50% of their points for this task.
9.7.c Written Examination
Applies to Translation Skills.
The Written Examination will take place in May 2018 and is timetabled by UCL Student and Registry Services. Your
examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in March 2018.
Date: May 2018
Duration: 2.5 hours
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names etc. Only candidate numbers
should be used.
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: Target language
Number of texts: Two
Maximum length of texts altogether: Approximately 500-520 words
Number of tasks: Two
The use of a bilingual paper dictionary and/or a set of pre-defined on-line resources is allowed in the Written
Examination for Translation Skills’.
1. Translation of target language source text into English
50 points.
2. Translation of English source text into target language
50 points.
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Both source texts will be on specific topics but will not be too technical or too specialised. Topics will be
communicated in advance.
9.7.d Reading Examination
Applies to Art Historians.
The Reading Examination will take place in May 2018 and is timetabled by UCL Student and Registry Services. Your
examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in March 2018.
Date: May 2018
Duration: 2 hours
This examination tests Reading skills through a number of tasks based on extracts from exhibition catalogues,
history of art books, art magazines, art reviews etc.
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names etc. Only candidate numbers
should be used.
Unless indicated otherwise all tasks are to be performed in English.
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: English
Maximum length of texts altogether: 1000-1500 words
The use of a dictionary is allowed in the Reading Examination for Art Historians.
1. Ability to extract the main ideas from a text, to form an overall impression of a text and to summarise
50 points (extract main ideas: 25 points; form an overall impression and summarise: 25 points).
2. Ability to extract specific information, to understand detail and to infer meaning
20 points.
3. Ability to respond to a text
30 points.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
10% deducted from candidates mark if they are 1/3 over or under words required (where specified).
If answer is not related to task then candidate gets 0 points.
If only part of the answer is relevant then the candidate loses points proportionally to the amount that is
irrelevant. E.g. if 50% of the answer is not relevant/does not answer the task then the candidate should lose
50% of their total mark for this task (Linguistic Competence and Content points).
Where the number of answers required is given (e.g. give three examples/explanations/synonyms) and this
is exceeded: points will be deducted.
If a question is answered in the wrong language, then 0 points will be awarded.
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10. EAP course units
10.1 Course codes
10.1.a Undergraduate modules
Course code Portico level
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS) ............ LCEN6001 ......... Advanced
Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS) . LCEN6801 ......... Advanced
Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS) ......... LCEN6802 ......... Advanced
10.1.b Graduate modules
Course code Portico level
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes (15 credits) ......................................... LCENG001 ........ Masters
Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers (15 credits) .............................. LCENG801 ........ Masters
10.2 Courses available
You can only choose ONE of the courses available.
10.2.a English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
Prerequisite for entry
Students must be non-native speakers of English.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to further develop academic communication in the disciplines among students from other learning
cultures. More specifically the course will further develop reading and writing ability in a variety of academic
registers as well as developing listening and speaking skills through lectures, seminars and presentations within a
university context. In doing so, we aim to help advance the ability to perform in all four skills related to students’
own degree programmes.
The course will cover linguistic structures of relevance to academic study (with reference to a variety of styles and
registers from a range of academic authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be developed.
10.2.b Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers
Prerequisite for entry
Students must be non-native speakers of English.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy among students from other
learning cultures. The course will also help to improve writing ability in a variety of text types, focusing on sentence-
level lexis and syntax, text coherence and cohesion, and appropriate style. In doing so, we aim to help improve the
ability to perform in all written tasks on students’ own degree programmes: course assignments and reports,
examination essays and dissertations.
Upon completion of the course students will be expected to:
Understand and use theories and conventions of written academic literacy.
Use rhetorical and logical strategies to express ideas effectively in writing.
Develop their own voice and position themselves in texts.
Employ relevant strategies for distinct tasks, ranging from unseen examination essays to prepared
coursework on undergraduate degree programmes.
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10.2.c Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers
Prerequisite for entry
Students must be native speakers of English.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy among students with an
educational background taught and examined in English (whether in the UK or elsewhere). The course will also
help to improve writing ability in a variety of text types, focusing on sentence-level lexis and syntax, text coherence
and cohesion, and appropriate style. In doing so, we aim to help improve the ability to perform in all written tasks
on students’ own degree programmes: course assignments and reports, examination essays and dissertations.
Upon completion of the course students will be expected to:
Understand and use theories and conventions of written academic literacy.
Use rhetorical and logical strategies to express ideas effectively in writing.
Develop their own voice and position themselves in texts.
Employ relevant strategies for distinct tasks, ranging from unseen examination essays to prepared
coursework on undergraduate degree programmes.
10.2.d Suitability
These courses are particularly suitable for the following students:
First year: Students with limited experience of writing academic English, and those who have
received weak scores for EAP/assessed coursework which requires good academic writing
skills.
Second year: Students who feel that they have been unable to produce adequate EAP/written work
during their first year of studies (e.g. course assignments, examinations).
Third or final year: Third or final year students may be accepted onto the course only where both the student
and departmental tutor agree that the student needs to improve their EAP/writing skills
further in order to succeed in examinations and dissertations.
10.3 Course assessment summary
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (40%)
In-class Course Assessment 10% 60 minutes December
Project 30% 1500-2000 words March
Examinations (60%)
Oral Examination 30% 25 minutes April/May
Reading and Writing Examination 30% 2.5 hours May
50% of coursework must be completed in order to obtain a credit.
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Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers, Academic Writing in English for Native
Speakers
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (40%)
Progress Test 10% min. 500-700 words1 December
Project 30% 1500-2000 words March
Examinations (60%)
Written Examination 60% 2 hours May
The Written Examination must be passed in order for the course to be passed overall.
100% of the coursework must be completed in order to obtain a credit.
10.4 Coursework
10.4.a Missing coursework
Missing an element of coursework will result in a zero for that piece; however a minimum of the coursework must
be completed in order to obtain a credit (50% for English Language Skills for Academic Purposes, 100% for Academic
Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers and Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers).
10.4.b In-class Course Assessment
Applies to English Language Skills for Academic Purposes.
Date: during class-time in week of 11 December 2017
Duration: 60 minutes
Instructions in English.
100 points.
Corrections will NOT be given until all classes have taken place.
Tasks contained in the In-class Course Assessment will be practised during the course.
Grammar and Vocabulary
50% Grammar and 50% Vocabulary.
34 points (Grammar: 17 points; Vocabulary: 17 points).
Tasks could include:
Gap-filling.
Short answers.
Multiple choice.
Editing (correcting mistakes).
Listening
66 points.
1 Depending on course. See section 10.4.c (page 47) for details.
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Tasks could include:
Gap-filling.
Short answers.
Multiple choice.
Editing (correcting mistakes).
Short summaries from notes.
10.4.c Progress Test
Applies to Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers, Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers.
Date: during class-time in week of 11 December 2017
Duration: 90 minutes
Prepared and written under examination conditions.
Number of words required:
LCEN6801, LCENG801: minimum 500 words
LCEN6802: minimum 700 words
Students are given two broad, academic topics one week prior to the assessment task (e.g. ‘Ethics of untested
medicines’, ‘Peer teaching’), and a selection of resources on Moodle relating to each topic. Students should then
research one or both topics and build up ideas, including related vocabulary. In the final class of Term 1 students
complete the Progress Test under examination conditions by choosing one of six possible essay questions relating
to the research topics (the questions may relate to one of the essay frameworks covered in Term 1: cause and
effect; situation, problem, solution and evaluation; discursive). Students have 90 minutes to plan and write the
essay, and are not permitted to use dictionaries, or to refer to any notes.
10.4.d Project
Applies to all English for Academic Purposes course units.
The main piece of coursework is the Project (1500-2000 words), worth 30%, which also forms the basis of the Oral
Examination for English Language Skills for Academic Purposes.
Examples will be discussed in class. You will complete various tasks related to this throughout the year.
CLIE EAP tutors will assist you with Project planning in class; this will help you focus and make sure you are on the
right track.
There are four stages to writing your Project:
1. Topic and title: Discuss and agree the topic and title or question you intend to write
your Project on with your CLIE EAP tutor by Friday 15 December 2017.
2. Proposal: Present a statement of the subject of your Project and the reasons you
have chosen this topic (plus indicate the sources you intend to use) in
class in the first week of Term 2. Following discussion and feedback,
you should submit this in writing by email to your CLIE EAP tutor by
Friday 19 January 2018.
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Proposal Form to submit
your proposal, which you should download from
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits from 11 December 2017.
If you need to amend your Proposal after submission you should
amend your existing Proposal Form and resubmit it.
3. Draft: Submit a draft of your Project. This will allow your CLIE EAP tutor to
give feedback on structure and content, and also alert you to any main
grammatical issues.
Your draft should be submitted to your CLIE EAP tutor IN YOUR CLASS
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in the week BEFORE Reading Week 2 (05-09 February 2018).
Your draft will be returned to you, with feedback, IN YOUR CLASS in
the week AFTER Reading Week 2 (19-23 February 2018).
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Draft Form to submit your
draft, which you should download from ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits
from 08 January 2018.
4. Completion and submission: Submit an electronic copy of your Project to Turnitin® PLUS TWO hard
copies to the Course Units Office by Monday 19 March 2018 at 14:00.
Your submission to the office must contain your finished Project, your
three main sources, plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft
that you received back from your CLIE EAP tutor.
The proposal and draft of your Project are an integral/essential part in
the development of your Project, and are required in order to gain full
points.
You will receive feedback on your Project after Easter in the first week
of Term 3.
Layout and format of your Project
Typed with double-spacing between lines.
Folders can be used but single pages should NOT be put in individual pockets/sleeves.
Your completed Proposal Form and Draft Form must be attached to the back of your Project.
You are responsible for keeping a copy of your Project for your own reference as once submitted Projects will not
be returned.
Submission of your Project
Projects will only be accepted with the CLIE Project cover sheet, which must be completed with your Project’s word
count and be signed. Your personal cover sheet can be obtained from your CLIE EAP tutor in late February 2018.
Submission deadline: Monday 19 March 2018 by 14:00
a. Electronic copy: An electronic copy of your Project (excluding sources, Proposal and
Draft) must also be submitted to Turnitin® via your CLIE module on
Moodle (moodle.ucl.ac.uk) by the deadline.
b. Physical copies: TWO identical hard copies of your Project must also be submitted to
the Course Units Office. One copy must also contain your three main
sources, plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft Form that
you received back from your CLIE EAP tutor.
Where to hand in: UCL CLIE room 111
Submission dates and times: Wednesday 14 March – Friday 16 March 2018 10:00-17:00,
Monday 19 March 2018 10:00-14:00
Extensions
See Extenuating Circumstances (section 30, page 60).
Late submission
See section 17 (page 56).
Over-length coursework
See section 18 (page 57).
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Plagiarism
Your Project must be your own work and you must read and follow UCL Plagiarism Guidelines (ucl.ac.uk/current-
students/guidelines/plagiarism).
All plagiarism will be penalised. Any cases of suspected plagiarism will be challenged – those students will have to
complete a task under supervised conditions and/or points will be deducted and could result in zero points for this
piece of coursework and the matter referred to the Registrar. A variety of methods are used to detect plagiarism,
including the use of the Turnitin® detection system.
You must NOT duplicate topics you have used for any other courses. You may refer to some of the research you
have undertaken previously so long as the majority of the sources and bibliography for your Project are up-to-date
and there is justification for referencing this older material.
You must NOT get help from friends, use translation services or copy sources verbatim. You may discuss your
Project with a native speaker but you CANNOT show them any of your written work.
Using a computer spellchecker is acceptable as the correct option still needs to be selected. However using a
computer to translate from another language into English is NOT acceptable:
For your sources – if the source was originally in another language then you will get zero points for it.
For your Writing element – which constitutes plagiarism.
Project description
Your Project should be related to aspects of your subject. We recommend that you phrase the subtitle of your
Project as a question in order to stimulate argumentation and help keep the Project focused.
Amount to be written: 1500-2000 WORDS
Your Project MUST include:
A bibliography of ALL relevant sources you have read and used (including FULL internet addresses).
The THREE (3) main sources used (originals or copies). The relevant sections of these documents MUST be
marked (either by highlighting or underlining).
Your word count should include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their
captions, plus footnotes and endnotes, but not the table of contents, bibliography or appendices.
Quotations: Short quotes SHOULD be included in your word count.
Extended quotations (of more than two lines) should be indented in
the text and should NOT be included in the word count.
There should not be excessive quoting.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Sources – 15 points.
Content and argument – 30 points.
Textual structure – 15 points.
Academic conventions – 15 points.
Cohesion and academic style – 25 points.
Additional Information
CLIE EAP tutors will assist you with Project planning in class; this will help you focus and make sure you are on the
right track.
The research you do for your Project will help you in your Oral Examination (LCEN6001, LCENG001 only).
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10.5 Examinations
All examinations are compulsory and must be taken in order to obtain a credit.
10.5.a Oral Examination
Applies to English Language Skills for Academic Purposes.
Oral Examinations take place in April and May 2018. Oral Examination slots can only be booked online, and are
bookable on a first come first served basis. Exact dates and times are available at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits from
19 March 2018, when you will be able to choose and book your slot.
If you have not booked a slot for your Oral Examination by 09 April 2018 then a slot will be chosen and booked for
you.
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 20-25 minutes
10 minute presentation by candidate on Project
10-15 minute discussion afterwards on Project, including sources
Bullet points or prompts are highly recommended – a list of only a few key words/phrases (in the target language).
Any inappropriate material will be removed before the Oral Examination starts.
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) can be used.
All material (bullet points etc) must be handed in at the end of the Oral.
Candidates are strongly recommended to express their personal evaluation of the topic.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
10.5.b Reading and Writing Examination
Applies to English Language Skills for Academic Purposes.
The Reading and Writing Examination will take place in May 2018 and is timetabled by UCL Student and Registry
Services. Your examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in
March 2018.
Date: May 2018
Duration: 2.5 hours
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names, etc, especially in the Writing task.
Only candidate numbers should be used.
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: English
Number of words required: 500 words
Dictionaries are not permitted.
1. Ability to summarise and evaluate a text
14 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
2. Ability to extract specific information, to understand detail, paraphrase, explain and infer meaning
29 points (Reading Competence) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this task].
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3. Ability to respond to a text
14 points (Reading Competence (Evaluation)) [see below regarding Linguistic Competence points for this
task].
The above tasks are awarded points as follows:
57 points for Reading Competence (as allocated above).
12 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
4. Writing task (essay)
31 points (Linguistic Competence).
This task is awarded points as follows:
23 points for Written Linguistic Competence.
8 points for Content.
10.5.c Written Examination
Applies to Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers, Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers.
The Written Examination will take place in May 2018 and is timetabled by UCL Student and Registry Services. Your
examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in March 2018.
Date: May 2018
Duration: 2 hours
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names, etc. Only candidate numbers
should be used.
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: English
Number of Writing tasks: One (from a choice of approximately twenty)
Number of words required:
LCEN6801, LCENG801: Minimum 700 words
LCEN6802: Minimum 900 words
Dictionaries are not permitted.
Candidates choose one essay to complete (from a choice of approximately twenty). The questions are related to
students’ areas of academic study and use the four key essay frameworks. As with the Progress Test in December,
candidates will be given resources on Moodle one week in advance for TWO of these questions. At the same time
there will also be a reminder of the full range of topics included in the Written Examination.
Marking criteria (specific)
Text organisation and cohesion.
Content.
Register, style and lexis.
Grammatical accuracy (LCEN6801, LCENG801 only).
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11. BSL course unit
11.1 Course code
Course code Portico level
British Sign Language – Introduction (0.5 unit/15 credits/7.5 ECTS) ............................ LCBS6001 ......... First
LCBS6001 is run in conjunction with the UCL Deafness Cognition and Language (DCAL) Research Centre
(ucl.ac.uk/dcal).
11.2 Aims and objectives
Prerequisite for entry
For complete beginners or those who have had only very little experience of British Sign Language.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to cover very basic British Sign Language, with hands on practice in communicating with Deaf
people on a selected range of topics, using both classroom time and online resources. Students will also learn about
the nature of the British Deaf community, its culture and language.
This course will be taught face-to-face supplemented by online practise sessions.
At the end of the course students will be expected to:
Be able to introduce oneself in BSL.
Be able to exchange personal information in BSL about one’s health and where they live and work.
Be able to understand short narratives in BSL about generic topics such as the home, the family, the
workplace and leisure activities.
Understand the basic linguistic features of BSL.
Understand the history and culture of the British Deaf community, and the implications of being Deaf in a
hearing world.
11.3 Course assessment summary
Element Weighting Duration/length Date
Coursework (20%)
Project 20% 2000 words March
Examinations (80%)
Signed (Oral) Examination 40% 30 minutes April/May
Reading and Writing Examination 40% 2 hours May
11.4 Coursework
100% of coursework must be completed in order to obtain a credit.
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11.4.a Project
Applies to British Sign Language – Introduction.
The Project (2000 words), worth 20%, also forms the basis of the Signed Examination.
Examples will be discussed in class. You will complete various tasks related to this throughout the year.
Your CLIE BSL tutor will assist you with Project planning in class; this will help you focus and make sure you are on
the right track.
There are four stages to writing your Project:
1. Topic and title: Discuss and agree the topic and title or question you intend to write
your Project on with your CLIE BSL tutor by Friday 15 December 2017.
2. Proposal: Present a statement of the subject of your Project and the reasons you
have chosen this topic (plus indicate the sources you intend to use) in
class in the first week of Term 2. Following discussion and feedback,
you should submit this in writing by email to your CLIE BSL tutor by
Friday 19 January 2018.
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Proposal Form to submit
your outline, which you should download from
ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits from 11 December 2017.
If you need to amend your Proposal after submission you should
amend your existing Proposal Form and resubmit it.
3. Draft: Submit a draft of your Project. This will allow your CLIE BSL tutor or
the BSL Coordinator to give feedback on structure and content, and
also alert you to any main grammatical issues.
Your draft should be submitted to your CLIE BSL tutor IN YOUR CLASS
in the week BEFORE Reading Week 2 (05-09 February 2018).
Your draft will be returned to you, with feedback, IN YOUR CLASS in
the week AFTER Reading Week 2 (19-23 February 2018).
You must use the CLIE Course Units Project Draft Form to submit your
draft, which you should download from ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits
from 08 January 2018.
4. Completion and submission: Submit an electronic copy of your Project to Turnitin® PLUS a hard copy
to the Course Units Office by Monday 19 March 2018 at 14:00.
Your submission to the office must contain your finished Project, your
three main sources, plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft
that you received back from your CLIE BSL tutor.
The proposal and draft of your Project are an integral/essential part in
the development of your Project, and are required in order to gain full
points.
You will receive feedback on your Project after Easter in the first week
of Term 3.
Layout and format of your Project
Typed with double-spacing between lines.
Folders can be used but single pages should NOT be put in individual pockets/sleeves.
Your completed Proposal Form and Draft Form must be attached to the back of your Project.
You are responsible for keeping a copy of your Project for your own reference as once submitted Projects will not
be returned.
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Submission of your Project
Projects will only be accepted with the CLIE Project cover sheet, which must be completed with your Project’s word
count and be signed. Your personal cover sheet can be obtained from your CLIE BSL tutor in late February 2018.
Submission deadline: Monday 19 March 2018 by 14:00
a. Electronic copy: An electronic copy of your Project (excluding sources, Proposal and
Draft) must be submitted to Turnitin® via your CLIE module on Moodle
(moodle.ucl.ac.uk) by the deadline.
b. Physical copy: A hard copy of your Project must also be submitted to the Course Units
Office. It must contain your Project itself, your three main sources,
plus your Project Proposal Form and Project Draft Form that you
received back from your CLIE language tutor.
Where to hand in: UCL CLIE room 111
Submission dates and times: Wednesday 14 March – Friday 16 March 2018 10:00-17:00,
Monday 19 March 2018 10:00-14:00
Extensions
See Extenuating Circumstances (section 30, page 60).
Late submission
See section 17 (page 56).
Over-length coursework
See section 18 (page 57).
Plagiarism
Your Project must be your own work and you must read and follow UCL Plagiarism Guidelines (ucl.ac.uk/current-
students/guidelines/plagiarism).
All plagiarism will be penalised. Any cases of suspected plagiarism will be challenged – those students will have to
complete a task under supervised conditions and/or points will be deducted and could result in zero points for this
piece of coursework and the matter referred to the Registrar. A variety of methods are used to detect plagiarism,
including the use of the Turnitin® detection system.
You must NOT duplicate topics you have used for any other courses. You may refer to some of the research you
have undertaken previously so long as the majority of the sources and bibliography for your Project are up-to-date
and there is justification for referencing this older material.
You must NOT get help from friends, use translation services or copy sources verbatim. You may discuss your
Project with a native speaker but you CANNOT show them any of your written work.
Using a computer spellchecker is acceptable as the correct option still needs to be selected. However using a
computer to translate from another language into English is NOT acceptable:
For your sources – if the source was originally in another language then you will get zero points for it.
For your Writing element – which constitutes plagiarism.
Project description
Your Project should be related to aspects of your subject. We recommend that you phrase the subtitle of your
Project as a question in order to stimulate argumentation and help keep the Project focused.
Amount to be written: 2000 WORDS
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Your Project MUST include:
A bibliography of ALL relevant sources you have read and used (including FULL internet addresses).
The THREE (3) main sources used (originals or copies). The relevant sections of these documents MUST be
marked (either by highlighting or underlining).
Your word count should include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their
captions, plus footnotes and endnotes, but not the table of contents, bibliography or appendices.
Quotations: Short quotes SHOULD be included in your word count.
Extended quotations (of more than two lines) should be indented in
the text and should NOT be included in the word count.
There should not be excessive quoting.
Marking criteria (specific)
For general information see the Marking criteria (general) (section 12, page 53).
Sources – 15 points.
Content and Argument – 30 points.
Textual Structure – 15 points.
Academic Conventions – 15 points.
Cohesion and Academic Style – 25 points.
Additional Information
Your CLIE BSL tutor will assist you with Project planning in class; this will help you focus and make sure you are on
the right track.
11.5 Examinations
All examinations are compulsory and must be taken in order to obtain a credit.
11.5.a Signed (Oral) Examination
Applies to British Sign Language – Introduction.
Signed Examinations take place in April and May 2018. Signed Examination slots can only be booked online, and
are bookable on a first come first served basis. Exact dates and times are available at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits
from 19 March 2018, when you will be able to choose and book your slot.
If you have not booked a slot for your Signed Examination by 09 April 2018 then a slot will be chosen and booked
for you.
Date: week of 23 April 2018 and after
Duration: 30 minutes
10 minute informal conversation (covering general topics such as
family, employment, holidays and the family)
5 minute presentation by candidate on Project, with a 10 minute
discussion afterwards on Project, including sources
Bullet points or prompts are highly recommended – a list of only a few key words/phrases. Any inappropriate
material will be removed before the Signed Examination starts.
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) can be used.
All material (bullet points etc) must be handed in at the end of the Signed Examination.
Candidates are strongly recommended to express their personal evaluation of the topic.
Listening Element: understanding of questions, responding, asking for clarification.
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11.5.b Reading and Writing Examination
Applies to British Sign Language – Introduction.
The Reading and Writing Examination will take place in May 2018 and is timetabled by UCL Student and Registry
Services. Your examination timetable, which includes dates, times and locations, will be available on Portico in
March 2018.
Date: May 2018
Duration: 2 hours
Candidates should not indicate their identity through the use of their own names etc. Only candidate numbers
should be used.
General information
Language of instructions: English
Language of questions/tasks: English/BSL
Number of tasks: Two
1. Translation of BSL source text into English
50 points
The source text will be on a specific topic but will not be too technical or too specialised. Topics will be
communicated in advance.
2. Essay
50 points
Candidates choose three short essay questions to complete (from a choice of approximately five).
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12. Marking criteria (general)
All marks for individual pieces of coursework and examinations are given to the nearest integer. These criteria
apply to undergraduate and graduate course units.
70-100
Oral: Excellent pronunciation and intonation, practically no morphological or syntactical errors
in normal conversation situations, near native use of vocabulary and idioms, completely
fluent and effortless speech, near native comprehension and responsiveness.
Written: Practically no morphological or syntactical errors, outstanding use of vocabulary, style and
register, originality, outstanding command of the topic, critical ability, convincing
argument.
60-69
Oral: Good pronunciation and intonation, all important sound distinctions of the language
made with only a few inadequacies, occasional grammatical/syntactical errors which do
not obscure meaning, good use of vocabulary and idioms, understands nearly everything,
only occasional repetition necessary, fluency and speed of speech only slightly affected
by language problems.
Written: Occasional grammatical errors which do not obscure meaning, good use of vocabulary,
style and register, sound and sensible answers, well informed and well presented.
50-59
Oral: Some inadequacies in pronunciation and intonation, some grammatical/syntactical errors
which do not obscure meaning, communicates message quite well, presentation is clear,
ideas are relevant, appropriate response to questions.
Written: Some grammatical or syntactical errors which do not generally obscure meaning,
occasional use of inappropriate terms but vocabulary, style and register basically
adequate, showing adequate knowledge of the subject.
40-49
Oral: Inadequacies in pronunciation impair comprehension, more frequent and/or serious
grammatical or syntactical errors which tend to obscure meaning, some use of
inappropriate terms, fluency and speech of delivery noticeably affected by language
problems.
Written: Serious grammatical or syntactical errors which tend to obscure meaning, some use of
inappropriate terms but vocabulary, style and register barely adequate, lacking critical
ability and of dubious relevance.
35-39
Oral: Frequent inadequacies in pronunciation and intonation and comprehension seriously
impaired, frequent grammatical or syntactical errors which obscure meaning, frequent
use of wrong vocabulary, fluency and speed adversely affected by language problems,
response inadequate, examiner forced to speak unusually slowly or to over articulate.
Written: Frequent grammatical and syntactical errors which obscure meaning, frequent use of
wrong or limited vocabulary, style and register, very little knowledge or relevance but
uncritical or naive.
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10-34
Oral: Pronunciation inadequacies necessitate concentrated listening, problems with important
sound distinctions of the language which lead to extreme difficulties in expressing
themselves, misunderstanding, constant grammatical errors, utterances restricted to
basic patterns and often irrelevant, halting and hesitant speech, silence forced by
language inadequacies, examiner forced to speak unusually slowly, to repeat and
reformulate before understood.
Written: Frequent grammatical and syntactical errors, seriously impairing meaning, lexical errors
and limited vocabulary, minor traces of knowledge, incomprehensibility and irrelevance.
0-9
A zero score is only awarded if a piece of work does not exist. 1-9 can be considered to be reserved for the very
flimsiest notions of an attempt at the piece of work in question.
13. Mark/grade schemes
Undergraduate (LCxx6xxx)
Module/result
Percentage Grade
70-100 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
40-49 D
0-39 F
Component
Percentage Grade
70-100 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
40-49 D
0-39 F
M Level (LCxxMxxx)
Module/result
Percentage Grade
70-100 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
0-49 F
Component
Percentage Grade
70-100 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
0-49 F
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Graduate (LCxxGxxx)
Module/result
Percentage Grade
70-100 D (Distinction)
50-69 P (Pass)
0-49 F
Component
Percentage Grade
70-100 D (Distinction)
50-69 P (Pass)
0-49 F
14. Feedback
Regular feedback is an essential part of every student’s learning. It is UCL policy1 that all students receive feedback
on summative assessments within one calendar month of the submission deadline. This feedback may take the
form of written feedback, individual discussions, group discussions, marker’s answers, model answers or other
solutions (although students should note that UCL is generally unable to return examination scripts or comments
on the same). Students writing dissertations or research projects should also expect to receive feedback on a draft
on at least one occasion.
If, for whatever reason, a department/division cannot ensure that the one calendar month deadline is met then
they will tell students when the feedback will be provided – it is expected that the extra time needed should not
exceed one week. Where feedback is not provided within the timescale, students should bring the matter to the
attention of their Departmental Tutor or Head of Department.
You will get the mark from each piece of coursework from your CLIE language tutor once it has been marked. Please
note that all marks are provisional until they have been reviewed by the relevant External Examiner and considered
by the CLIE Board of Examiners in June.
15. Results
Provisional module results will be available after the CLIE Board of Examiners Meeting has taken place in mid-June
2018.
Official module results will be available on Portico, at ucl.ac.uk/portico, from mid-July.
16. Examinations
Students must ensure that they are aware of the regulations governing written examinations detailed in the UCL
Examination Guide for Candidates on the Examinations and Awards website. Students should pay particular
attention to the regulations around examination irregularities. Students who are suspected of any form of cheating
or of breaching the Examination Regulations will be investigated under UCL’s Examination Irregularities and
Plagiarism procedures.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 8 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/feedback).
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16.1 Examination irregularities and plagiarism
UCL students are expected to be aware of and adhere to UCL’s referencing and examination requirements as a
condition of their enrolment:
For examinations, the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates (ucl.ac.uk/current-
students/exams_and_awards) is published annually on the Examinations and Awards website. All candidates
for written examinations must ensure they are familiar with the requirements for conduct in examinations
set out in this guide.
For coursework submissions, students must ensure that they are familiar with the UCL Library Guide to
References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism (ucl.ac.uk/library/docs/guides/references-plagiarism) which
provides detailed guidance about UCL’s referencing and citation requirements. Students should also ensure
that they are familiar with the specific referencing requirements of their discipline.
UCL will use plagiarism detection software to scan coursework for evidence of plagiarism against billions of sources
worldwide (websites, journals etc. as well as work previously submitted to UCL and other universities). Most
departments will require students to submit work electronically via these systems and ask students to declare that
submissions are the work of the student alone.
Any student suspected of examination misconduct, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, falsification or any other
form of academic misconduct which is likely to give an unfair advantage to the candidate and/or affect the security
of assessment and/or compromise the academic integrity of UCL will be investigated under the Examination
Irregularities and Plagiarism procedures. If misconduct is found, students are likely to be failed for that assignment
and/or module. Serious or repeated offences may lead to failure of the whole year, suspension or even expulsion.
A breach of copyright or intellectual property laws may also lead to legal action1.
See the individual pieces of coursework in this handbook for details.
17. Late submission penalties
Planning, time-management and the meeting of deadlines are part of the personal and professional skills expected
of all graduates. For this reason UCL expects students to submit all coursework by the published deadline date and
time, after which penalties will be applied2.
If you experience something which prevents you from meeting a deadline that is sudden, unexpected, significantly
disruptive and beyond your control, you should submit an Extenuating Circumstances (EC) Form. If the request is
accepted, you may be granted an extension. If the deadline has already passed, the late submission may be
condoned i.e. there will be no penalty for submitting late.
For coursework submitted after the published deadline the following penalties will be applied:
The marks for coursework received up to two working days after the published date and time will incur a 10
percentage point deduction in marks (but no lower than the pass mark).
The marks for coursework received more than two working days and up to five working days after the
published date and time will receive no more than the pass mark (40% for UG modules, 50% for PGT
modules).
Work submitted more than five working days after the published date and time but before the second week
of the third term will receive a mark of zero but will be considered complete.
Submissions will not be accepted or marked after the specified publication date. Students failing to meet this
deadline will be required to resubmit the failed component(s).
In the case of coursework that is submitted over- or under-length and is also late, the greater of any penalties
will apply.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 14 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/irregularities-plagiarism).
2 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 3.11 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/module-assessment).
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18. Penalties for over-length coursework
The following policy applies to all modules taught in the Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social and Historical
Sciences.
You should adhere to the word count stated in the coursework information for your course. The word count should
include the main text and any tables, diagrams and illustrations together with their captions, plus footnotes and
endnotes, but not your table of contents, bibliography or appendices (see coursework information for full details).
The word count must be stated on your coursework cover sheet.
For work that exceeds a specified maximum length by less than 10% the mark will be reduced by five
percentage marks, but the penalised mark will not be reduced below the pass mark: marks already at or
below the pass mark will not be reduced.
For work that exceeds a specified maximum length by 10% or more the mark will be reduced by ten
percentage marks, but the penalised mark will not be reduced below the pass mark: marks already at or
below the pass mark will not be reduced.
19. Absence from assessment
Any student who is absent from an assessment will receive a mark of zero unless they obtain authorisation for the
absence and formally defer their assessment to a later date by submitting a request for Extenuating Circumstances.
Absences from assessment need to meet the criteria for Extenuating Circumstances and be supported by
appropriate evidence. If Extenuating Circumstances are not approved, the mark of zero will stand1.
In line with UCL’s obligations for students studying under a visa, Tier 4 students must also obtain authorisation for
any absence from teaching or assessment activities under the Authorised Absence procedures2.
20. Consequences of failure
20.1 Reassessment
The Programme Scheme of Award describes the modules which students must complete and pass in order to
achieve their degree. Where a student fails to meet these requirements at the first attempt, and there are no
Extenuating Circumstances material to that failure, they may be reassessed on one more occasion only, unless they
have been awarded a degree, are eligible for the award of a degree, or have been excluded from UCL on the grounds
of academic insufficiency or as a result of misconduct. Students who have passed a module are not permitted to
resit or repeat that module3.
Students who fail in up to 60 taught credits will be required to Resit in the Late Summer Assessment Period.
Students failing 60 or more credits will be required to Repeat the module(s), with tuition, in the following academic
year.
There are separate provisions for students who fail due to Extenuating Circumstances – the Extenuating
Circumstances Panel will determine the nature and timing of the Deferral, which may be offered with or without
tuition/ attendance.
Taught Postgraduate students who meet the Condonement Criteria will meet the Progression and Award
Requirements and will not be permitted a further attempt.
20.2 Capping of reassessment marks
The marks for modules passed at the second attempt will be capped at the Pass Mark: 40% for modules at levels 4,
5 and 6 and 50% for modules at level 7. Students who defer their first attempt due to Extenuating Circumstances
will not have their marks capped. Students deferring their second attempt (i.e. who have Extenuating Circumstances
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 6 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/extenuating-circumstances).
2 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.4 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-registration/absence).
3 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 11 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/failure).
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on a Resit or Repeat) will have their marks capped.
20.3 Format of reassessment
Resit students will be assessed in the failed module components only (the whole module mark will be capped at a
Pass).
21. Marking, second-marking and moderation
All work that is submitted for summative assessment is marked by a UCL Internal Examiner or Assistant Internal
Examiner. All UCL programmes also include rigorous second-marking and internal moderation processes to ensure
that marking is consistent and fair. Second-marking can take a number of different forms depending on the type
of assessment, but the overall aim is to ensure that marking is as accurate as possible. Internal moderation also
helps UCL to ensure that marking is equitable across different modules, pathways, options and electives.
All CLIE Course Unit assessment (summative and formative) is second-marked.
22. External Examining at UCL
External Examiners are senior academics or practitioners from other universities who help UCL to monitor the
quality of the education we provide to our students. In particular, External Examiners scrutinise the assessment
processes on each programme, helping UCL to ensure that all students have been treated fairly, that academic
standards have been upheld and that the qualifications awarded are comparable with similar degrees at other UK
universities.
Each External Examiner submits an annual report. Faculties and departments are required to reflect on any
recommendations and address any issues raised in a formal response. The report and response are discussed with
Student Reps at the Staff-Student Consultative Committee, and are scrutinised by faculty, department and
institution-level committees. Students can access their External Examiner’s report and departmental response via
their Portico account or by contacting their Departmental Administrator in the first instance or Student and Registry
Services directly at examiners@ucl.ac.uk.
All CLIE Course Units are monitored by External Examiners.
23. CLIE Self-Access Centre
The UCL Self-Access Centre (SAC) provides comprehensive facilities for self-directed study. The SAC is located in
LG02 of 26 Bedford Way and contains a network of PCs with access to over 3000 films, TV documentaries and course
videos in a variety of languages as well as English terrestrial television channels and live foreign language satellite
broadcasts. Users also have access to many CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) resources, journals and
online newspapers. Many of the resources, including films and documentaries, are available to UCL students and
staff via the website (resources.clie.ucl.ac.uk/home/sac).
The Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) facilities have a range of programmes, such as listening and
recording, accessing corresponding text, watching digitised video materials and receiving immediate feedback, as
well as grammar and vocabulary exercises.
There is also a wide range of course books, grammar books, dictionaries, support books and other specialist
literature, as well as a selection of newspapers and magazines to assist with language learning. A database
describing the available resources has been developed by language tutors in order to enable you to find materials
for listening, writing, reading, pronunciation and grammar easily and quickly. You can access this database via the
Self-Access Centre website.
All facilities are easy to use, with clear instructions and documentation. There is always a member of staff in
attendance, and introductory sessions and advice on how to obtain the most out of self-study can be arranged.
The Self-Access Centre is open Monday to Thursday 08:00-21:45, Friday 08:00-19:45 and Saturday 10:00-16:45.
Only UCL students and staff carrying a UCL ID card will be admitted.
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During the first few weeks of Term 1 your CLIE language tutor will show you the various facilities in the SAC and
explain how to make best use of them.
For further information regarding the Self-Access Centre see resources.clie.ucl.ac.uk/home/sac.
The Library also has some CLIE material which can be borrowed.
24. Moodle
Moodle (moodle.ucl.ac.uk) is UCL’s online learning space. It includes a wide range of tools which can be used to
support learning and teaching. Moodle is used to supplement taught modules, in some cases just by providing
essential information and materials, but it can also be integrated more fully, becoming an essential component of
a module. Some modules may use Moodle to provide access to readings, videos, activities, collaboration tools and
assessments.
25. Textbooks
You will need to purchase some course material before classes begin, a list of which will be supplied at the interview
with a CLIE language tutor during registration.
26. Bookshops
The European Bookshop
123 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4TE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 5259
europeanbookshop.com
Japan Centre Bookshop
35b Panton Street London SW1Y 4EA
japancentre.com
Grant & Cutler at Foyles
107 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT
Tel: +44 (0)20 7440 3248
grantandcutler.com
JP-Books
24-25 Denman Street, London W1D 7HU
(please contact to check stock availability first)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 4839
jpbooks.co.uk
The Italian Bookshop
123 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4TE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7240 1634
italianbookshop.co.uk
Waterstone’s
82 Gower Street, London WC1E 6EQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7636 1577
waterstones.com
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27. Portico
Portico (ucl.ac.uk/portico) is the main UCL student information system which is used by all students for:
Updating personal data such as addresses or contact numbers.
Completing online module registration.
Viewing information about programmes/modules.
Viewing examination timetables and results.
Pre-enrolment and re-enrolment.
Applying for graduation ceremonies.
28. How we will communicate with you
We will communicate with you via:
UCL student email (ucl.ac.uk/isd/services/email-calendar) – you should check your UCL email regularly.
Moodle (moodle.ucl.ac.uk) – UCL’s online learning space, used by module organisers, programme leaders,
departments and faculties to provide essential information in addition to learning resources.
Phone – in certain cases it is helpful to be able to contact you at short notice by telephone.
29. Feedback – what you think of our course units
29.1 Departmental Staff-Student Consultative Meeting
Each class should select a Student Representative to discuss their views on the course at the Departmental Staff-
Student Consultative Meetings to be held on Wednesday 22 November 2017 at 17:15 and Wednesday 28 February
2018 at 17:15.
29.2 Questionnaires
During March 2018 there will be Course Evaluation Questionnaires available for you to comment individually on
your language course.
29.3 Departmental Teaching Committee Meeting
There will be a student representative for each language on the CLIE Departmental Teaching Committee. Please
contact Adam Salisbury or Dr Christine Hoffmann if you are interested.
30. Extenuating Circumstances and Reasonable Adjustments
30.1 Reasonable Adjustments
UCL will make Reasonable Adjustments to learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that students with a
disability are not put at a disadvantage. UCL also provides Reasonable Adjustments for students who might not
consider themselves to have a ‘disability’ but who nevertheless would benefit from additional support due to an
ongoing medical or mental health condition. It is the responsibility of the student to request Reasonable
Adjustments, and students are encouraged to make a request as early as possible1.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 5 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/reasonable-adjustments) and Student Disability Services
(ucl.ac.uk/disability).
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30.2 Special Examination Arrangements
Special Examination Arrangements (SEAs) are adjustments to central or departmental written examinations which
can be made as a Reasonable Adjustment for students with a disability or longer-term condition or as a form of
mitigation for students with shorter-term medical Extenuating Circumstances. This may include, but is not limited
to extra time, a separate room, rest breaks and specialist equipment. Students must make an application to use
the special examination facilities1.
30.3 Illness and other Extenuating Circumstances
UCL recognises that some students can experience serious difficulties and personal problems which affect their
ability to complete an assessment such as a sudden, serious illness or the death of a close relative. Students need
to make sure that they notify UCL of any circumstances which are unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond
their control, and which might have a significant impact on their performance at assessment. UCL can then put in
place alternative arrangements, such as an extension or a deferral of assessment to a later date.
The Extenuating Circumstances regulations2 are designed to cover unexpected emergencies; they are not always
the best way to help students who might have a longer-term medical or mental health condition or a disability.
Although there may be times when it is necessary for such students to use the EC regulations, students should make
sure they are aware of, and take advantage of, all the other support mechanisms provided by UCL such as
Reasonable Adjustments or Special Examination Arrangements.
31. UCL Student Support and Wellbeing
UCL is committed to the wellbeing and safety of its students and tries to give assistance wherever possible to ensure
that studying at UCL is a fulfilling, healthy and enjoyable experience. There is a wide range of support services for
students – the Current Students Support website (ucl.ac.uk/current-students/support) provides more information.
Students should be aware that, while there are many services on offer, it is their responsibility to seek out support
and they need to be proactive in engaging with the available services.
32. Attendance requirements and penalties for poor attendance
32.1 Attendance Requirements
To fully benefit from the programme you should attend ALL your language classes. Absence from a class means
missing an essential element of the course.
UCL expects students to aim for 100% attendance, and has a minimum attendance requirement of 70% of scheduled
learning, teaching and assessment activities. If you do not meet this requirement you may be barred from
summative assessment3.
If you are (or will be) unable to attend a class, please contact your CLIE language tutor as soon as possible, giving
reasons, and discuss how to catch up.
32.2 Tier 4 students: Absence from teaching and learning activities
In line with UCL’s obligations under UK immigration laws, students who hold a Tier 4 visa must obtain authorisation
for any absence from teaching or assessment activities4.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 4.3 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/examinations).
2 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 6 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/extenuating-circumstances).
3 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.3 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-registration/attendance) and section 9.2
(ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/agreements/barring).
4 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.4 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-registration/absence) and UCL Immigration &
Visas (ucl.ac.uk/iss/immigration-visa).
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33. Student Code of Conduct
UCL enjoys a reputation as a world-class university. It was founded on the basis of equal opportunity, being the first
English university to admit students irrespective of their faith and cultural background and the first to admit women.
UCL expects its members to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that does not bring UCL into disrepute.
Students should ensure they read and familiarise themselves with UCL’s Student Code of Conduct1 and be aware
that any inappropriate behaviour may lead to actions under UCL’s Student Disciplinary Procedures2.
34. Data Protection
UCL uses student information for a range of purposes connected with their studies, health and safety. UCL takes
the protection of student information very seriously and complies with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1988.
Information about students will only be shared within UCL when necessary. UCL may also be required by law to
share information with some external agencies for a variety of purposes, such as the Students’ Union, the Higher
Education Statistics Agency and UK Visas and Immigration. After students leave UCL their data is retained in the
permanent archives.
1 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 8 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/code-of-conduct).
2 See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 11 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/disciplinary-code).
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35. Key dates
35.1 UCL Term dates
See ucl.ac.uk/staff/term-dates/2017-2018 for UCL term dates including UCL closures.
35.2 Registration
Interviews
Friday 22 September 2017 – Friday 29 September 2017
Timetabling
Monday 02 October 2017 – Wednesday 04 October 2017
35.3 Teaching
Term 1
Block 1
Monday 09 October 2017 – Friday 03 November 2017 (4 weeks)
Reading Week
Monday 06 November 2017 – Friday 10 November 2017
Block 2
Monday 13 November 2017 – Friday 15 December 2017 (5 weeks)
Term 2
Block 3
Monday 08 January 2018 – Friday 09 February 2018 (5 weeks)
Reading Week
Monday 12 February 2018 – Friday 16 February 2018
Block 4
Monday 19 February 2018 – Friday 23 March 2018 (5 weeks)
35.4 Examination preparation workshops
Examination preparation workshops on the Oral Examination will be offered at the end of Term 2/beginning of
Term 3; dates will be posted at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits closer to the time.
Examination preparation workshops on the Reading and Writing Examination will be offered in the first week of
Term 3; dates will be posted at ucl.ac.uk/clie/CourseUnits closer to the time.
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35.5 Assessment
See sections 9-11 for full details of each piece of assessment.
35.5.a Coursework
In-class Course Assessment
Syllabus A, Syllabus B, Syllabus C, Academic Purposes – Introduction,
Syllabus D, Business and Current Affairs, Current Affairs and Culture,
Art Historians week of 04 December 2017
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes week of 11 December 2017
Linguistic Course Assessment Part 1
Translation Skills week of 11 December 2017
Progress Test
Academic Writing in English for Non-Native Speakers,
Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers week of 11 December 2017
Linguistic Course Assessment Part 2
Translation Skills week of 26 February 2018
Project
Deadline for submission
All MFL, EAP and BSL course units Monday 19 March 2018 by 14:00
35.5.b Examinations
Oral Examination/Signed Examination
All MFL, EAP and BSL course units except Translation Skills,
Art Historians, Academic Writing in English week of 23 April 2018 and after
Reading and Writing Examination/Reading Examination/Written Examination
All MFL, EAP and BSL course units
(Timetabled by UCL Student and Registry Services) 25 April – 08 June 2018
35.5.c Late Summer Assessment Period
20 August – 07 September 2018
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