Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor & Lecturer
Chavalin Svetanant
Contact via Contact via email
Tutor
Kayo Nakazawa
Contact via Contact via email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
JPS102 or HSC Japanese Beginners (Bands 4-6) or HSC Japanese Continuers or Japanese Extension (Bands 1-4)
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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 develop skills in all areas of Japanese language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to a higher level of proficiency. Students learn to discuss a wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. This unit also focuses on further increasing students' skills in intercultural communication so that they will be able to communicate in a manner which is culturally as well as linguistically appropriate. Interactive tutorials and the use of online resources provide students with opportunities to use Japanese as much as possible.
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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:
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).
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Participation | 10% | Weekly |
Tutorial activities | 10% | Weekly |
Homework | 10% | Weekly |
Test 1 | 20% | Week 7 |
Test 2 | 25% | Week 12 |
Speaking Test | 15% | Week 13 |
Creative Composition Test | 10% | 14 June |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
For satisfactory completion of this unit, students are required to actively participate in all activities (both online and in-class, where applicable) and complete self-learning tasks by the due dates. Internal students are required to attend Seminar 1 (lectures) and Seminar 2 (tutorials). External students are required to study independently as instructed and maintain regular communication with teaching staff.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
For this task, students will be required to perform specific activities in tutorials. For external students, the tutorial activities will be conducted via iLearn. Instruction and marking criteria will be provided before the activities.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
This task comprises workbook homework and weekly online quizzes. Instructions will be provided in iLearn.
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Test 1 is a online 70-minute, comprehensive online test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-6.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 25%
Test 2 is a in-class 100-minute, comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-11.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Instructions and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
Due: 14 June
Weighting: 10%
The Creative Composition Test is a three hour online test where students are required to write/type a short, cohesive and creative story of more than 600 characters in Japanese, as instructed.
No textbook is required for this unit. Lecture and tutorial slides, as well as the JPS201 Workbook, will be provided in iLearn. Students will be required to download and print out the Workbook Exercises and Homework.
The online unit (iLearn) can be accessed at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Students must have regular, reliable access to a computer and the internet to complete this unit. Completion of assessment tasks will also require a computer with Japanese fonts enabled. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing in Japanese and English are required.
The unit schedule is provided in JPS201 iLearn.
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
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.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/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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