1. Passing the courses – key rules of the UW Study Regulations
Chapter V of the Study Regulations at the University of Warsaw defines the general rules for passing subjects, as well as the related rights and obligations of students. Below we present the most important of them. Detailed requirements and criteria for passing each subject can be found in its syllabus.
2. General conditions for passing CNJO language courses
At the beginning of each semester, the language teacher presents the rules for passing the course, in accordance with the guidelines below. These rules should also be available in the syllabus in USOSweb. If a student did not attend the first class or has doubts regarding the passing rules, they should contact the teacher.
A student who does not achieve the required results, e.g., on the final test, receives a failing grade. The possibility and rules for improving the grade are determined by the UW Study Regulations and the course syllabus.
Failure to meet the requirements for admission to the final assessment (e.g., required attendance or the obligation to complete assignments) may prevent the student from taking it. Whether the student can make up for the deficiencies and take the assessment at a later date is decided by the teacher conducting the classes, in accordance with the rules specified in the syllabus.
3. Traditional courses (60 hours)
The condition for passing the subject is prior registration for the classes in accordance with the course registration rules.
Traditional language courses consist of 60 hours of in-class sessions. Attendance at classes is mandatory. A student may miss 3 classes without justification per semester. Absences exceeding this limit must be excused or made up according to the teacher’s requirements. The teacher provides these requirements to students in the syllabus or during the first class.
The final grade for language classes consists of the following elements:
- activity and tasks performed in class (25% of the final grade);
- results of quizzes, mid-term tests, and homework (25% of the final grade);
- final test result (50% of the final grade).
A minimum of 60% of points must be obtained from the final test.
To receive a passing grade, one must demonstrate achievements in each of the above-mentioned categories (a student who receives 0% in any category will not pass).
For completing 60 hours of classes, the student receives 2 ECTS.
4. Traditional courses (30 hours)
The condition for passing the subject is prior registration for the classes in accordance with the course registration rules.
Traditional language courses consist of 30 hours of in-class sessions. Attendance at classes is mandatory. A student may miss 2 classes without justification per semester. Absences exceeding this limit must be excused or made up according to the teacher’s requirements. The teacher provides these requirements to students in the syllabus or during the first class.
The final grade for language classes consists of the following elements:
- activity and tasks performed in class (25% of the final grade);
- results of quizzes, mid-term tests, and homework (25% of the final grade);
- final test result (50% of the final grade).
A minimum of 60% of points must be obtained from the final test.
To receive a passing grade, one must demonstrate achievements in each of the above-mentioned categories (a student who receives 0% in any category will not pass).
For completing 30 hours of classes, the student receives 1 ECTS.
5. Blended courses
The condition for passing the subject is prior registration for the classes in accordance with the course registration rules.
Blended language courses include in-class sessions (30 hours) and asynchronous classes conducted on the Kampus or Moodle platform (30 hours).
Attendance at in-class sessions is mandatory. A student may miss 2 classes without justification per semester. Absences exceeding this limit must be excused or made up according to the teacher’s requirements. The teacher provides these requirements to students in the syllabus or during the first class.
The final grade for the course consists of the following elements:
- mandatory exercises on the Kampus or Moodle platform (40% of the final grade);
- activity and tasks performed during in-class sessions (30% of the final grade);
- final test (30% of the final grade).
The student must achieve a score of at least 60% for tasks performed on the Kampus or Moodle platform.
A minimum of 60% of points must be obtained from the final test.
To receive a passing grade, one must demonstrate achievements in each of the above-mentioned categories (a student who receives 0% in any category will not pass).
For completing 60 hours of classes, the student receives 2 ECTS.
6. E-learning courses (predominantly online teaching)
The condition for passing the subject is prior registration for the classes in accordance with the course registration rules.
E-learning courses include in-class sessions and asynchronous classes conducted on the Kampus platform.
Attendance at in-class sessions is mandatory. A minimum of 60% attendance must be achieved. This is a prerequisite for taking the final in-class test, which covers the entire material. Absences exceeding this limit must be excused or made up according to the teacher’s requirements. The teacher provides these requirements to students in the syllabus or during the first class.
Furthermore, only those who have obtained at least 60% of points for tasks on the platform, including at least 60% of points for open-ended tasks and at least 60% of points for closed-ended tasks, are allowed to take the final test.
The final grade for the course consists of the following elements:
- mandatory exercises on the Kampus platform (55% of the final grade);
- activity and tasks performed during in-class sessions (15% of the final grade);
- final test (30% of the final grade).
A minimum of 60% of points must be obtained from the final test.
If a student meets the conditions regarding mandatory tasks on the Kampus platform and attendance at in-class sessions, but fails to obtain 60% of points on the final test, they have the right to retake the test at the next available date.
For completing 60 hours of classes, the student receives 2 ECTS.
7. Fully online courses
The condition for passing the subject is prior registration for the classes in accordance with the course registration rules.
Language courses are conducted entirely online on the Kampus platform.
The final grade for the course consists of the following elements:
- mandatory exercises on the Kampus platform (70% of the final grade);
- final test (30% of the final grade).
To receive a passing grade, the student must achieve a minimum of 60% in each category.
For completing 60 hours of classes, the student receives 2 ECTS.