Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Chavalin Svetanant
Contact via chavalin.svetanant@mq.edu.au
W6A335
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
JPS101
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is offered to students with no prior experience in learning spoken Japanese. The aim is to equip students with basic and practical skills and a fundamental understanding of everyday conversation in Japanese.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Unit Participation | 15% | Weekly |
Vocabulary Quizzes | 10% | Week 3, Week 5, Week 9 |
Class Test 1 | 15% | Week 6 |
Role-play Test | 10% | Week 7 |
Skit Performance | 15% | Week 10 |
Interview Test | 15% | Week 11 |
Class Test 2 | 20% | Week 12 |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
Unit Participation refers to much more than simply being in attendance. Students are expected to actively and fairly take their role as a member of this small learning community and to ensure that they appropriately focus on their own learning needs. Students are therefore expected to be punctual, be well prepared for class, to ask questions as appropriate, to co-operate with classmates, to complete all individual homework and contribute to group tasks promptly and to be considerate of fellow members of the class and the lecturer. Lecturers retain the right to expel students from class if their behaviour is unacceptably disruptive to other students.
External students will be assigned different tasks for the Unit Participation component.
Due: Week 3, Week 5, Week 9
Weighting: 10%
Vocabulary Quizzes worth 10% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in class in week 3, week 5, and week 9.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 15%
Class Test 1 worth 15% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in class in week 6. It is a comprehensive test of reading, writing, listening, and communication skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-5.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%
Role-play Test worth 10% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in class in week 7.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 15%
Skit performance worth 15% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in class in week 10.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 15%
A face-to-face interview test with the instructor worth 15% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in the instructor's office in week 11.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
Class Test 2 worth 20% of assessment weightings and will be conducted in class in week 12. It is a comprehensive test of reading, writing, listening, and communication skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-8.
Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Examination
There is no examination for this unit in the formal examination period.
Additional Information for Students
In this unit where it is appropriate the activities you will be asked to complete will be related to your background knowledge of the Japanese language as assessed in the pre-test.
University Grading Policy
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). Graded units will use the following grades:
HD |
High Distinction |
85-100 |
D |
Distinction |
75-84 |
Cr |
Credit |
65-74 |
P |
Pass |
50-64 |
F |
Fail |
0-49 |
Required Text
The set text for this unit is "First Steps in Japanese" written by Sumiko Taniguchi et al., published by 3A Network, in 2006. This book can be purchased in a set with CD-ROM at the Co-op Bookshop @MQ or the Kinokuniya bookshop (CBD).
JPS 111 will cover the content from Lesson 1 to Lesson 8 in the first half year (Semester 1).
Unit Webpage and Technology used and required
JPS 111 online unit can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
PC, Internet access, and headset are required to complete tasks in iLearn. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
For recording, you may be able to use PCs in Department computer rooms, W6A104, W6B207 or W6B214.
Please consult the instructor for any further, more specific requirements.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
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/
Extensions and special consideration
Missing tests and/or deadlines for assignments should be avoided. If you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in sitting for a test, and/or submitting your assignments on time, talk to the instructor as early as possible. A request for a supplementary test or an extension will be considered only in the case of a serious crisis, with a valid and documented reason (e.g., a medical certificate).Extensions requested after the assessment date/deadline will not be granted. A student, who is granted a supplementary test, must sit for a test as soon as possible without delay.
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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
Another useful support service is provided by the Learning Skills unit which you can find at: http://www.mq.edu.au/learningskills/.
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