Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Amy Plumb
Contact via amy.plumb@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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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 is designed to help students to develop their appreciation of the traditional cultural assets of Japan, and to understand how they continue to influence modern Japanese culture. It examines traditional Japanese culture from both historical and contemporary perspectives, looks at how traditional values and attitudes have been maintained in modern Japanese society, and speculates on the nature of their influence in the future. Where possible, theoretical examination of Japanese culture is accompanied by a practical and/or performative introduction. This unit is conducted in English and is open to students of any Faculty interested in Japan.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Participation | 15% | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 20% | Regularly |
Critical Review | 15% | 10pm Sun Dec 21 |
Presentation | 15% | Wed Jan 14 |
Essay | 35% | 10pm Sun 1 Feb 2015 |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
Student participation for this unit is comprised of weekly online participation to successfully complete this unit. Students must consistently demonstrate their commitment to the course through active involvement in online discussions, participating constructively in activities as required, and showing consideration for the lecturer and other students by behaving in a mature and co-operative manner. Online participation in the forums is a critical aspect to participation as this unit is not conducted face-to-face.
Due: Regularly
Weighting: 20%
Quizzes will comprise of multiple choice, short answer, and short essay questions. All questions will be based on the lecture(s), any essential reading and/or other relevant content. If you have not submitted by the due date/time you will forfeit the marks for that quiz. Each quiz must be completed online, through the JPS122 iLearn unit. Submit your quiz well before the due time, as unexpected technological problems may occur. After the submission deadline, you will not be able to access the quiz. If you encounter problems in accessing or submitting the quiz, you must contact the convenor before the due time/date.
Due: 10pm Sun Dec 21
Weighting: 15%
Length: 750 words
Format: Times New Roman 12 point font, typed A4, double spaced.
Students are required to submit this task via Turnitin by 10pm on Sunday December 21, 2014.
For this task, students will be provided with a short list of articles related to Japanese traditional culture, from which they will choose one article and write a short critical review of that article. The critical review must include (a) a brief summary of the article; and (b) an evaluation of the article. All information regarding this assessment task and more information on writing a critical review will be avaible in iLearn.
Due: Wed Jan 14
Weighting: 15%
Length: 10 minutes
Format: PowerPoint or similar with sufficient and appropriate data, graphics and references
For this task, students will be required to give a presentation on one aspect of Japanese traditional culture. You will be given a list from which to choose your topic. This presentation needs to be framed within the context of a museum exhibition on Japanese traditional culture, where you are the curator or an expert on your chosen topic, speaking to museum visitors. As such, your short presentation should be well researched and comprehensive, but also engaging and original. In other words, informative, creative and fun!
External students will be required to record their presentation to be played for students during the session held on-campus on January 16th, 2015. All information regarding this assessment task will be available in iLearn.
Due: 10pm Sun 1 Feb 2015
Weighting: 35%
Length: 1500 words
Format: Times New Roman 12 point font, typed A4, double spaced.
Students are required to submit this task via Turnitin by 10pm on Sunday 1 February, 2015.
As there will be no examination for this unit, students will be required to submit a 1500 word essay in its place. There will be two questions to choose from, and your essay must adhere to guidelines that will be made available in iLearn. All information for this assessment task will be on iLearn.
UNIT WEBPAGE & TECHOLOGY USED & REQUIRED
Online units can be accessed at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
This unit uses iLearn and iLecture, and as such it will be necessary for all students to have regular, reliable access to computers and the internet for satisfactory completion of this unit.
REQUIRED & RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
All required reading will be made available in iLearn.
EXAMINATION
There will be no formal examination for this unit.
EXTENTIONS
Extensions must be applied for in writing BEFORE the due date of the assessment task, and must be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g. medical certificate). Extensions are only granted on the grounds of serious illness or misadventure, not for poor time management or work commitments.
PENALTIES
All information regarding penalties for this unit will be available in iLearn.
SUPPLEMENTARY TESTS & LATE SUBMISSIONS
Late Submissions, Extensions and Supplementary Tests
Assessment tasks 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 assessment task is late. A request for a supplementary test will be considered only in the case of serious illness or disruption. 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 you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in completing an assessment task (in class and/or online), contact the convener or your tutor as soon as possible.
Disruption to Studies
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).
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/
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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