European Credit Transfer System 2007 / 2008

General Information
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Term Paper
This form of assessment is not limited to the assessment periods previously mentioned. During the semester
a topic for a term paper may, after consultation with the instructor, be selected. The term paper
can also be a group effort, prepared and written by several students. The structure and length of the
term paper should be discussed with the instructor. Guidelines for the writing of term papers and the
required term paper cover sheet can be obtained at the Assessment Office.
Two-part Examination
This form of examination consists of two parts, of which one has to be a written assessment (e.g. presentation
and related written assignment). The Two-part Examination can also be conducted as a joint
examination. Hereby, the contents of different courses within one module can be subject to one examination.
Thus the examination covers various subject areas which are set in one larger context
Other Forms of Assessment
Other forms of assessment, according to the assessment regulations, include short term papers, text
analyses, presentations which must be documented in writing. The type of assessment will be suggested
by the examiners at the beginning of the semester; it requires the permission of the examination committee.
The so-called extended term paper is the required assessment form in the Major Course of Studies II
(Topic Area). It must have an interdisciplinary form and serves the preparation of the thesis.
Studienleistungen (in-class assessments), which in some cases may replace Prüfungsleistung (the
above-mentioned assessment forms), have two special features: relatively large freedom of choice for
the teacher with regard to the form (written tests, skills test etc.) as well as no graded assessment (just
‘pass’ or ‘fail).
Project work is possible when several instructors – with the permission of the Academic Senate – offer
a study project and the participation therein is documented by a particular assessment form (e.g. a
report).
Grading and Certificates
Grades are announced, as a rule, during the semester breaks. In order for the International Office to
obtain the grades relatively quick from the teaching staff, a list of the courses attended (with course
number) and the student registration number should be handed in before leaving Berlin. After receiving
all the grades, the International Office will issue a certificate and inform the home university of the
exchange student’s success in studying at the FHW Berlin.