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RSN 378 – Russian Research Option
2016 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Marika Kalyuga
Contact via marika.kalyuga@mq.edu.au
W6a 203a
TBA
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Students in this unit are required to choose a topic relevant to Russian studies in consultation with a staff member of Russian Studies, they then conduct a literature search followed by research on the chosen topic under the guidance of a unit convenor.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Preliminary work | 20% | 13 September |
| Major essay | 80% | 5 November |
| * | 0% | *** |
Preliminary work
Due: 13 September
Weighting: 20%
(presentation of essay outline, introduction, compiling the bibliography)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Major essay
Due: 5 November
Weighting: 80%
6000 in Russian
8000 in English
On successful completion you will be able to:
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
*
Due: ***
Weighting: 0%
***
On successful completion you will be able to:
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Delivery and Resources
Students, enrolled in this unit, are required to:
- select a topic relevant to the Russian language or to some aspect of Russian culture,
- discuss it with a member of staff of the Russian Studies,
- conduct a literature search,
- independently research the topic,
- present their findings in the form of an essay.
It is expected that on completion of the unit students will have learnt to:
- conduct research independently,
- compile a bibliography,
- correctly use the necessary sources of information,
- structure their essays correctly
- present the findings of the research in a written document.
Policies and Procedures
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.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
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.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
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.
Graduate Capabilities
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
Assessment tasks
- Preliminary work
- Major essay
- *
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
Assessment tasks
- Preliminary work
- Major essay
- *
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Assessment tasks
- Preliminary work
- Major essay
- *
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Assessment tasks
- Preliminary work
- Major essay
- *
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- study in depth an aspect of Russian language, or any aspect of Russian culture,
- understand basic principles of research procedures,
- acquire useful experience in research and essay writing,
- enhance skills of independent learning through research,
- learn to conduct research,
- conduct a literature search
Assessment tasks
- Preliminary work
- Major essay
- *