In order to successfully complete this course, you must demonstrate your understanding of the course materials by:

• Completing all the assignments in each module, which include Portales activities, cultural discussions, speaking activities, quizzes, online meetings and Conversifi “learner” sessions.
• Scoring at least a 60% combined average on the 2 proctored written exams. 
• Scoring at least a 60% combined average on the 2 proctored oral exams. 

Your course grade will be determined by your performance on the following assignments:

NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.

In this online course, if your average score on (i) 2 proctored written exams and (ii) 2 proctored oral exams is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.

Your final grade will be based on the following scale.