Attendance at theoretical classes led by the teaching staff.

Attendance at seminar sessions and practices led by the teaching staff.

Comprehensive reading of texts.

Carrying out reviews, papers and analytical comments.

Preparation of oral presentations.

Personal study.

Particular cases of follow-up of the subject that will receive specific treatment will be taken into account, especially students included in the PIUNE program.

Our University does not accept any discrimination against teaching staff or students based on criteria of ethnicity, language, nationality, religion, sex, age or functional diversity. In the class we will do to maintain an atmosphere of shared respect for all differences.

Continuous assessment

The final course grade will be based on the marks obtained in the following activities:

Two exams covering the theoretical content taught in class: 50% (Exam 1: 25%; Exam 2: 25%)

Assessment of required readings or coursework (30%)

Classroom participation or participation in scheduled activities (20%): Group oral presentation in class (10%) and participation-based comments and exercises (10%).

Details regarding the nature and scheduling/submission dates for all these assessments will be explained on the first day of class and made available on the virtual campus. They will be conducted in line with the semester's chronological and thematic progression. When each assessment activity takes place, the teaching staff will inform students of the procedure and date for grade review.

If assessments cannot be held in person, their format will be adapted (while maintaining the original weighting) to the capabilities of the UAB's virtual tools. Homework, activities, and class participation will be carried out via forums, wikis, and/or exercise discussions on platforms such as Moodle, Teams, etc. Teaching staff will ensure student access or provide alternative means within reach.

The course is passed if a minimum of 5 points (out of 10) is achieved based on the sum of the grades from all completed assessment activities.

Students will receive a grade of "Not Assessed" if they have submitted 30% or less of the assessment activities. Regarding plagiarism: If a student commits any irregularity that could lead to a significant change in the grade for an assessment activity, that activity will be assigned a grade of 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated. If multiple irregularities occur in the assessment activities for the same subject, the final grade for that subject will be 0.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted as an integral part of the work's development, provided the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student regarding analysis and personal reflection. Students must: (i) identify which parts were generated using AI; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the activity's process and final outcome.

Failure to be transparent about the use of AI in this assessable activity will be considered a lack of academic honesty; this will result in a grade of 0 for the activity with no option for retake, or more severe penalties in serious cases.

Regulations regarding spelling and syntax apply to this course. A penalty of 0.1 points will be applied to the final grade for each error made, up to a maximum deduction of 1.5 points. Repeated errors count towards this deduction.

Students have the right to discuss the results of the assessments taken. The teaching staff will establish the appropriate mechanisms and dates for doing so.

Teaching sessions and their content are protected by intellectual property and data protection regulations. Recording, reproducing, or disseminating classes or participants' contributions without express authorization is prohibited. Any recording requires prior authorization.

Single assessment

This course offers a single assessment system. It consists of:

- An assessment of the course's theoretical component, divided into a written response to a question from the syllabus (35%) and an oral presentation on another question from the syllabus (35%).

- A synthesis assignment (30%). The course is passed if a minimum score of 5 points (out of 10) is achieved based on the sum of the grades from all scheduled assessment activities.

Students will receive a grade of "Not assessed" if they have not submitted more than 30% of the assessment activities.

Single assessment does not exempt students from attending class.

Resit (continuous and single assessment)

To be eligible for the resit, students must have obtained a minimum grade of 3.5 points.

The resit will consist of a comprehensive exam covering the entire course, to be held on the date set by the Faculty.

The maximum grade obtainable in the resit process is 5.0 (Pass).

Erasmus. Erasmus students who need to leave before the scheduled assessment dates must provide justification via an official document from their home university, addressed to the Degree Programme's Exchange Coordinator, certifying a scheduling conflict (overlap with academic activities at the home university).