English exemption exams (Movi)
Exemption exams are intended as an option for non-UVK pathway students who have already mastered the skills covered in the compulsory XENX0002 Academic Reading and Communication Skills course (3-4 ECTS). These exams are arranged three times a year. Evaluation is based on the same criteria and scale as the courses, but in order to be exempted from the course, you need to obtain at least a grade 4.
This exemption exam is for students in all faculties who have XENX0002 Academic Reading and Communication Skills in their study requirements and who wish to be exempted from taking the course. It is made up of two consecutive parts. First, you must take an examination of your academic oral communication skills. If you pass the oral exam, you must then takean academic reading exam. Taking part in the oral exam does not guarantee the right to take part in the academic reading exam. If you fail either part of the exam you will be advised to take the course. An overall exam grade of at least 4 on a 1-5 point scale is required in order to be exempted from taking the course.
The oral communication skills test involves giving an academic presentation (approx. 15-20 mins) in English on a subject related to your field of study, making use of visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint), followed by a post-presentation discussion on your topic with a panel of two assessors. The intended audience is university educated English speakers who are not experts in your field. Only minimal notes may be used and you must demonstrate good academic presentation skills and a sound grasp of the technical terminology of your discipline.
The field-specific academic reading exam requires you to locate the main information of a lengthy discipline-specific academic text (in English), then write a summary and critical evaluation of it in 1 hour and 50 minutes. The text is chosen on the basis of your main discipline. This particular exam is done in the eTentti (eExam) system. For further instructions about how to use the eTentti system, please see the instructions below. If you have a certified reason for needing extra time, make sure you contact the reading examiner in advance with a scanned copy of your official document.
There is no automatic right to take the exemption exam. You should initially contact the English language lecturer responsible for your faculty (see information below) and provide evidence that your English proficiency is of such a high standard that you would not significantly benefit from attending the XENX0002 Academic Reading & Communication Skills course. You must speak to the lecturer in person no later than 2 weeks before the examination.
