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ATTENDANCE: THE RULES
Attendance at language classes, conversation classes and tutorials is obligatory. The University regulations state as follows:
"Every student registered for a diploma or degree is expected to attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes etc. In the case of absence through illness, a student must, if possible, give notice of each absence in writing to the Lecturer concerned and/or Head of Department responsible. In the case of such absence for more than four lecture days the student must, on resuming attendance, notify the Lecturer and/or Head of Department to do so, lodge a medical certificate with the Student Records and Examinations Office which in turn will be circulated to the Head of Department. A student will not be permitted to enter for an examination at the conclusion of a module if attendance at that module is not considered satisfatory by the Registrar and Vice-President for Academic Affairs following a report by the Lecturer concerned and/or Head of Department responsible for the module. The decision of the Registrar and Vice-President for Academic Affairs is subject to the appeal of the Academic Council of the University." This regulation will be rigorously applied.
Regular attendance at lectures/seminars/options is essential if you are to get the most out of the courses/options on offer and if you are to stand a good chance of passing the examinations (and, in the final year, of obtaining the best degree result possible). Poor attendance will also have a deleterious effect on written assessments, which are very important. Those students whose attendance gives rise to concern will receive written notification of said concern and will be required to provide an explanation to the Head of Department before being permitted to re-join their class. If you are unable to attend through illness or bereavement, you should forward a medical note and/or any other documentation as soon as you can to the Departmental Secretary.
