Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Mio Bryce
Contact via email
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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:
Supplementary Tests & Late Submissions
If you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in sitting for tests (in class and online), contact the convener or lecturer as soon as possible. A request for a supplementary test will be considered only in the case of serious illness or disruption. 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.
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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Participation | 15% | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 20% | Weekly |
Reading Game | 15% | Weekly |
Presentation | 15% | Week 5 |
Essay | 35% | 31.01.2017 |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
This task will requires for you to regularly, actively and cooperatively participate in online activities (e.g., studying weekly course material and participating in online discussions). Internal students will also be required to participate in a one day workshop in January 2017. Instructions, marking criteria and assessment examples can be found in iLearn.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
This task is for you to consolidate and assess your understanding of each week's content, by completing weekly quizzes. Instructions and assessment examples can be found in iLearn.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
This task is for you to enhance your analytical interpretation of the weekly reading, in a collaborative way. It requires you to create at least two multiple choice questions and respond to at least five questions provided by other students in the game. Instructions and assessment examples can be found in iLearn.
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
This task is for you to creatively demonstrate your insight into Japanese traditional culture by giving an informative and creative presentation for imaginary museum visitors, as the museum curator or expert. Instructions, marking criteria and assessment examples can be found in iLearn.
Due: 31.01.2017
Weighting: 35%
This task is for you to demonstrate your scholarly analysis of your chosen topic through a 1,800 word essay. Instructions, marking criteria and assessment examples can be found in 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 resources 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.
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.
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