Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor, lecturer and tutor
Christie Barber
W6A304
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Japan was the first Asian nation to embrace modernisation. More than a century later, what has Japanese society now transformed into? What makes it distinctively Japanese? Topics covered include: cultural dynamics of the contemporary family; politics and civil society; economic cycles of boom and stress; environmental issues and tipping points; education, the pathway to adulthood, and learning to be part of the group; reconstructions of gender; Japanese selfhood and ethnic difference; minorities and social peripheries; religion and ethics; and forms of popular culture. This unit is taught in English and no prior knowledge of Japanese language is required.
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Name | Weighting | Due |
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Unit Participation | 15% | Ongoing |
Online Quizzes | 30% | 5 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov |
Literature Review | 25% | 5pm Fri 19 Sept (Week 7) |
Essay | 30% | 5pm Fri 31 Oct (Week 11) |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Participation refers to much more than simply being in attendance. Students must consistently demonstrate their commitment to the course by being punctual and well prepared for all classes. Participation marks are also gained through active involvement during the class, demonstrated by asking and answering questions, participating constructively in activities as required, and showing consideration for the teaching staff and other students by behaving in a mature and co-operative manner.
Due: 5 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov
Weighting: 30%
Students are required to complete three online quizzes (each worth 10%), due at 5pm on the Friday of Week 5, Week 9 and Week 13. Each quiz is based on the unit content up to and including the week of the quiz (i.e. lectures, tutorials, essential readings and any other relevant materials). Each quiz may include the following question types: multiple choice, true/false, short response and medium response.
Due: 5pm Fri 19 Sept (Week 7)
Weighting: 25%
Length: 1500 words
Format: typed A4, Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced
Students are required to select two readings from any week between Weeks 2 and 13 and produce a critical literature review. Further instructions and guidance will be provided in the tutorials.
Due: 5pm Fri 31 Oct (Week 11)
Weighting: 30%
Length: 2000 words
Format: typed A4, Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced
Students are required to choose one question (out of two options) and respond to it in an essay. The essay question options will be provided in class and in iLearn. Further instructions and guidance will be provided in the tutorials.
Each teaching week there will be a one hour lecture (on campus or via iLecture) and a one hour, on-campus tutorial. Tutorial attendance is compulsory for all students.
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There is no textbook for this unit. Information on the weekly essential readings is available in iLearn.
The weekly unit schedule is available in iLearn.
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Late assignment policy
Assignments are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be penalised by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
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Assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be penalised by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assessment task is late. No assessment tasks will be accepted after assessment tasks have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assessment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
If a student is prevented by serious and unavoidable disruption from completing unit requirements in accordance with their ability, they may apply for support under the Disruption to Studies Policy. To access this support, students must notify the university via ask.mq.edu.au. Students should refer to the Disruption to Studies Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide).
JPS221 also has unit-specific assessment policies. Please see iLearn for details.
Assessment rubrics for all assessment tasks will be provided in iLearn.