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studies:graduation:final_examination [2019-10-12 14:21] Péter Szigetváristudies:graduation:final_examination [2022-05-04 00:20] – [Teacher Training Programme] Dorottya Holló
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 = final examination = final examination
 +
 +== prerequisites
 +
 +The following prerequisites must be met for the final examination:
 +
 +* a thesis with a pass grade
 +* completion of all courses required by SEAS and the Faculty (recorded in the pre-degree certificate/‘abszolutórium’ in Hungarian)
 +* completing //all// the prerequisites at least 3 days before the final examination (the //final// examination is your final examination)
  
 == the purpose == the purpose
  
-The purpose of the Final Examination is for the Student to show+The purpose of the Final Examination is for the candidate to show
  
 * the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field * the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field
-* the extent of knowledge acquired in the fields of the main and subsidiary topics during their BA studies +* the extent of knowledge acquired during their studies 
-* the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee of 4 or 5 members+* the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee
  
 == the components == the components
  
-The final examination consists of three parts:+=== BA degree 
 + 
 +The BA final examination consists of three parts:
  
 * defence of the thesis, * defence of the thesis,
-* elaboration of a question covering one aspect the main [[.final_examination:topics|topic]] and+* elaboration of a question covering one aspect of the main [[.final_examination:topics|topic]] and
 * elaboration of a question covering one aspect of the subsidiary [[.final_examination:topics|topic]] * elaboration of a question covering one aspect of the subsidiary [[.final_examination:topics|topic]]
-* the examiners also assess the candidates language performance 
  
-=== main topic+The examiners also assess the candidate’s language proficiency. 
 + 
 +==== main topic
  
 The main topic was duly recorded on the thesis title submission form by the Head of Department. It can only come from the subjects areas available in the candidate’s track (English or American) and must come from the (broad) subject area of the thesis. There are 12 questions in any one of the subject areas. The question that comes closest to the topic of the thesis //may// be removed from the pool of questions. The main topic was duly recorded on the thesis title submission form by the Head of Department. It can only come from the subjects areas available in the candidate’s track (English or American) and must come from the (broad) subject area of the thesis. There are 12 questions in any one of the subject areas. The question that comes closest to the topic of the thesis //may// be removed from the pool of questions.
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 > Note that all 12 questions of a subject area must be covered in the preparation for the Final Examination as it is the luck of the draw which decides which question will have to be elaborated upon. The topic that you draw may coincide with the subject matter of your thesis. > Note that all 12 questions of a subject area must be covered in the preparation for the Final Examination as it is the luck of the draw which decides which question will have to be elaborated upon. The topic that you draw may coincide with the subject matter of your thesis.
  
-=== subsidiary topic+==== subsidiary topic
  
 The subsidiary topic has to be put on record in the semester in which the candidate plans to take their final examination. Theoretically, the subsidiary topic can come from any of the subject areas of the two tracks (English and American), but we strongly suggest the candidate should choose from the track in which they have pursued their studies. The subsidiary topic has to be put on record in the semester in which the candidate plans to take their final examination. Theoretically, the subsidiary topic can come from any of the subject areas of the two tracks (English and American), but we strongly suggest the candidate should choose from the track in which they have pursued their studies.
 +
 +=== MA degree
 +
 +The MA final examination consists of two parts:
 +
 +* the defence of the thesis by the candidate, based on the referee’s report
 +* a discussion of a [[.final_examination:topics:ma|topic]] the candidate draws and presents without preparation, the topic is from the general subject area approved by the relevant department and specified on the candidate’s thesis title submission form, approved by head of the relevant department
 +
 +=== Teacher Training Programme
 +
 +The final exam consists of the defence of your thesis and the exam in Methodology.
 +
 +The exam topics for the ELT Methodology component of the final exam are based on two main sources.
 +
 +**1 Compulsory background reading**
 +
 +You are expected to have read thoroughly at least one of the basic EFL methodology publications:
 +
 +*    Harmer J. (1991/2007/2015). The practice of English language teaching. 2nd ed. London: Longman.
 +*    Scrivener, J. (1994/2005/2011) Learning Teaching. Macmillan Heinemann.
 +*    Ur, P. (1996/1999/2012). A course in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 
 +
 +(The alternative dates indicate the different editions available in the SEAS Library.)
 +
 +The reason for asking you to read (or re-read) one of these books is to give you a chance to review your experience in the light of what you read. At the examiners will be interested to hear about the basic principles described in the literature, but just as interested in your views on these principles with regard to your teaching experiences.
 +
 +**2 An article of your choice**
 +
 +This may come from readings set for the Methodology and Testing lecture series, Language Pedagogy options, Individual studies and your previous studies in this area. Please prepare to discuss one of these articles in part 2 of the exam.
 +
 +==== exam procedure
 +
 +Part 1: You will be asked to draw one of
 +[[.final_examination:topics:ma-teacher|the 13 topics]]. The examiner will then ask you specific questions or invite you to reflect on principles, concepts and practice.
 +
 +In part 2 you will be expected to talk about the article of your choice, highlighting key issues, explaining why you found them particularly insightful and relating them to your experience.
 +
 +Exam Topics for Part 1
 +
 +1. Learning and teaching
 +Learner types, learning styles
 +Teacher roles and responsibilities
 +The teacher as a facilitator, etc.
 +The native and non-native teacher
 + 
 +2. The Communicative Approach
 +Principles, methods, techniques
 +Communicative activities
 +Integrating skills
 + 
 +3. Classroom management
 +·         Classroom interactions
 +·         Giving instructions, discipline problems
 +·         Seating arrangement
 +·         Group dynamics
 + 
 +Current issues in language teaching 
 +·         Competence development
 +·         The intercultural dimension of language teaching
 +·         Collaborative, cooperative learning, project work
 +·         ICT in language teaching and learning
 + 
 +Teaching listening skills
 +·         Listening sub-skills 
 +·         Staging a listening activity
 +·         Authentic texts
 + 
 +Teaching reading skills 
 +·         Authentic reading texts
 +·         Reading sub-skills
 +·         Staging a reading task
 + 
 +Teaching speaking skills
 +·         Communicative vs. non-communicative tasks
 +·         Developing fluency vs. accuracy
 +·         Teaching pronunciation
 + 
 +Teaching writing skills
 +·         Word, sentence and paragraph level writing
 +·         Process vs. product writing
 + 
 +Teaching structures and functions
 +·         Techniques of presentation
 +·         Techniques of practice and integration
 +
 + Evaluation and assessment
 +·         Giving feedback
 +·         Error correction
 +·         Language testing
 +·         Alternative (formative, continuous) assessment
 + 
 +Teaching vocabulary and related skills
 +·         Techniques of presentation
 +·         Recycling, testing, etc.
 + 
 +Teaching young learners
 +·         Special features
 +·         Examples of teaching skills
 + 
 +Course and lesson planning
 +·         Planning lessons
 +·         Curriculum and syllabus
 +·         NAT, érettségi requirements
 +·         Evaluating coursebooks and other EFL materials
  
 == grades awarded at the final examination == grades awarded at the final examination
 +
 +The committee ascertains how adept the candidate is at forming opinions on academic matters in fluent and stylistically appropriate and adequate English in a formal environment. The grades are awarded by the head of committee on the recommendations of the members of the committee.
 +
 +If any of the grades is insufficient (a fail, ‘1’), the final examination will be declared as failed. The final examination in the failed component(s) may be attempted the following semester at the earliest.
 +
 +=== BA degree
  
 * grade of the thesis (the referee's grade is thus made official by the Committee) * grade of the thesis (the referee's grade is thus made official by the Committee)
 * defence of the thesis (the defence is based on the questions and remarks of the referee) * defence of the thesis (the defence is based on the questions and remarks of the referee)
 * main topic * main topic
- 
-The 12 questions come from the subject areas taught at BA level in the English and American tracks. The main topic must come from the candidate’s track. 
- 
 * subsidiary topic * subsidiary topic
- 
-Similarly to the main topic, the 12 questions come from the subject areas taught at BA level in the English and American tracks. 
- 
 * language proficiency * language proficiency
  
-The committee ascertains how adept the candidate is at forming opinions on academic matters in fluent and stylistically appropriate and adequate English in a formal environment. The grade is awarded by the head of committee on the recommendations of the members of the committee.+=== MA degree
  
-If any of the grades is insufficient (a fail, ‘1’), the final examination will be declared as failed. The final examination in the failed component(s) may be attempted the following semester at the earliest.+* grade for the defence of the thesis 
 +* grade for the discussion of the topic
  
 == degree certificate == degree certificate
 +
 +=== BA degree
  
 The degree certificate states the scale of achievement attained at the final examination. The average is calculated by the committee on the basis of the following 5 grades: The degree certificate states the scale of achievement attained at the final examination. The average is calculated by the committee on the basis of the following 5 grades:
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 # language proficiency # language proficiency
  
-The cumulative (or any other) average of the individual semesters is //not// taken into account for the grade of the degree certificate. The average will, however, show up in the detailed transcript of records that you will get alongside your degree certificate and diploma supplement.+=== MA degree
  
-The degree in BA in English and American Studies (English/American trackcan only be conferred on those+The degree certificate states the weighted average of the grade received on the final examination (F) and the grade for the thesis (Taccording to the following formula: (F × 0.45) + (T × 0.55). The average is calculated by the Registrar, NOT the Examination Committee. Some sample calculations follow:
  
-* who have returned all University property (this is recorded using this form+^ F ^ T ^ average ^ grade | 
-* who have no outstanding financial obligations (such as tuition feestowards ELTE+| 4 | 5 | (4×0.45)+(5×0.55)=4.55 | 5 = excellent/jeles | 
 +| 5 | 4 | (5×0.45)+(4×0.55)=4.45 | 4 = good/jó |
  
-== achievement and grades+=== conversion
  
-The degree certificate will state both your achievement and the corresponding grade.+The average of your grades in converted to the final grade as follows:
  
 ^ average of grades ^ final grade | ^ average of grades ^ final grade |
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 | 4.51--4.99 | 5 (jeles/excellent) | | 4.51--4.99 | 5 (jeles/excellent) |
 | 5.00 | 5 (outstanding) | | 5.00 | 5 (outstanding) |
 +
 +The cumulative (or any other) average of the individual semesters is //not// taken into account for the grade of the degree certificate. The average will, however, show up in the detailed transcript of records that you will get alongside your degree certificate and diploma supplement.
 +
 +The degree can only be conferred on those
 +* who have returned all University property (this is recorded using [[http://www.btk.elte.hu/file/konyvtari_igazolas-1.doc|this form]])
 +* who have no outstanding financial obligations (such as tuition fees) towards ELTE
 +
 +MA students must also be
 +* in possession of a certificate for the required foreign language examination
  
 == degree with honours == degree with honours
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 In case of retakes attempted in the same semester, the original grade will be disregarded. In case of retakes attempted in the same semester, the original grade will be disregarded.
  
-The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English ('felsőfokú C') according to law (required for application to MA in English/American Studies).+== equivalence 
 + 
 +The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English (felsőfokú C) according to law (required for application to MA in English/American Studies). 
 + 
 + 
 +== committees
  
-[ under construction, until then, pls follow the links below ]+=== international students
  
-More information about thesis writing and final examinations:\\ +[[https://btk.elte.hu/en/content/graduation-information.t.4278|btk.elte.hu/en → Education → Graduation information]]
-BA Students: http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/BA/major/graduation\\ +
-MA Students:\\ +
-American studies:  http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/MA/American/Graduation\\ +
-English studies:  http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/MA/English/graduation+
  
 +=== Hungarian students
  
 +* BA: [[https://www.btk.elte.hu/ba/zv-beosztas|btk.elte.hu → Oktatás → Alapképzés → Záróvizsga-beosztás]]
 +* MA: [[https://btk.elte.hu/content/zarovizsga-beosztas-ma-es-szakiranyu-tovabbkepzesben.t.3333?m=208|btk.elte.hu → Oktatás → Mesterképzés → Záróvizsga-beosztás]]
  
studies/graduation/final_examination.txt · last touched 2022-05-04 00:22 by Dorottya Holló