Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor/Lecturer
Kimiko Tsukada
Contact via contact via e-mail
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
JPS201
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on enhancing students' skills in aural comprehension, oral expression and intercultural competence by developing students' skills for using Japanese effectively in everyday situations to discuss common topics of conversation and for negotiating commonly encountered situations. In addition to the language focus, this unit also develops students' intercultural competence by examining the ways in which culture and language are connected, and the ways in which values are transmitted through language.
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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:
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).
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Unit Participation | 10% | Weekly |
Recording Task | 20% | Weeks 4 and 8 |
Listening Test 1 | 10% | Week 6 |
Individual Presentation | 15% | Week 9 |
Group Presentation | 15% | Week 11 |
Listening Test 2 | 10% | Week 12 |
Interview Test | 20% | Week 13 |
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 all assignments on-time. Students are encouraged to maintain regular communication with teaching staff.
Due: Weeks 4 and 8
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to submit an audio-recording on the assigned topic(s). Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
Listening Test 1 including (but not limited to) the contents from Week 1 to Week 5. Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 15%
Each student will make an individual presentation on the assigned topic(s). Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 15%
Each group will make a presentation on the assigned topic(s). Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Listening Test 2 including (but not limited to) the contents from Week 1 to Week 11. Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
A face-to-face interview with the instructor will be conducted in Japanese. Further details will be provided in class and via iLearn.
Delivery: Internal
Times and Locations for Lectures and Tutorials: For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2016/
Monday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm W5A205
Required Textbook: Ryuugakusei no tame no academic Japanese - Chuukyuu (Academic Japanese for international students - Intermediate)
http://www.coop.com.au/textbook/search/macquarie-university/1601/jps211
Alternatively,
http://www.3anet.co.jp/ja/3712/
Required and recommended resources: iLearn, ECHO360, using Wimba voice board are involved. For recording, you may be able to use PCs in Department computer rooms, W6A104, W6B207 or W6B214.
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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