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The exam will be graded over 7 points.

The students will have to sit an exam where they demonstrate their knowledge of critical schools and critical analysis. They will also need to show deep knowledge and understanding of the literary readings. Further instructions will be provided in the virtual course.

Esta prueba presencial se evalúa inicialmente sobre 7. Al contar que el examen supone un 70% de la evaluación final, la nota máxima que se puede sacar en este examen es un 7.

Es necesario superar la prueba presencial con una nota mínima de 4 puntos sobre 7 para poder sumar la PEC.

The students will have a text analysis to be developed as an essay. The text will belong to one of the literary works studied in the course. Instructions to develop the text analysis will be provided.

The second question will be related to the theoretical part of the course (critics, critical schools, theoretical concepts). It is possible that a fragment from the theoretical texts studied is included to analyze.

Relevance. The answer should provide information related to the precise question and topic to be developed.

Knowledge. Students should show enough knowledge about authors, critics, schools, and theoretical questions studied throughout the course.

Depth. Quality and depth of the critical and stylistic analysis. Deep understanding of the literary texts.

Critical thinking. Ability to relate literature to cultural, social, and historical issues, being able to contextualize and theorize about it.

Essay style and discourse. Proper use of English, academic register and ability to introduce, develop and conclude critical ideas.

The format will be exactly the same as the final exam but it will include the material studied up to then.

The PEC is not compulsory but it is worth 20% of the final mark. The PEC will be marked out of 2 points. The purpose of the PEC is to help students acquire knowledge in an organised fashion, following a gradual learning process. Completing this exercise gives students the opportunity to assess their comprehension, assimilation, and ability to analyze and discuss the unit-related content and compulsory reading.

Detailed instructions will be posted by the instructors on the virtual course. 

The same as for the final exam.

Students will be able to access their marks and evaluation comments on their assignments section of the virtual course.

There is no second PEC for the September call. The mark of the February PEC will be kept until September. 

Participation in the Debate fora (10% of the final mark)

As orientation:

Recurrent presence in debate forums will generally constitute 1 point.

Inconsistent participation, 0,5.

No participation, 0 points.

 The final grade will be considered by the Instructor's criteria.

Final Grade:

70% Exam

20% PEC

10% Participation

Students will also be expected to adhere to the assignment deadlines and observe the commonly accepted standards of academic honesty and intellectual integrity. THOSE RESORTING TO PLAGIARISM OR ACADEMIC FRAUD IN THE PEC WILL RECEIVE A ZERO GRADE.

It is necessary to pass the exam with a minimum mark of 4 points to add the PEC mark and participation in the online fora. The final mark is the result of the sum of these three marks. The sum of the three marks must be 5 points to pass the subject.

Those students who do not turn in the PEC, and do not participate in the discussion will obtain a maximum of  7 points out of 10 as the final grade.