Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Tomoko Koyama
Contact via e-mail via iLearn
W6A 12 First Walk 303
Thursday 12:30 - 1:30
Chavalin Svetanant
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
JPS301 or JPS403
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed for advanced learners to improve their reading skills by exposing them to Japanese source materials from diverse genres and styles. Some reading texts are selected individually to suit each student's area of (professional) interest (such as economics, science, literature, sociology, linguistics). Assessment is based on unit participation (in-class and/or online); regular assignments (in-class/online tests); as well as improvement throughout the semester.
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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:
If you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in sitting for tests (in class and online), contact the convener 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.
This Policy applies only to serious and unavoidable disruptions that arise after a study period has commenced. Such disruptions commonly result from personal, social or domestic nature and may include illness (either physical or psychological), accident, injury, societal demands (such as jury service), bereavement, family breakdown or unexpected changes in employment situations. Please refer to MQ Policy Central for more information (http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html).
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Weekly Quizzes | 30% | No | each week via iLearn |
Class Test | 30% | No | Week 8 |
Project | 35% | No | 12 June via iLearn |
Participation | 5% | No | weekly |
Due: each week via iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Students will engage in a small problem-solving project each week. The aim of this exercise is to review and consolidate reading skills covered in each class.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%
Duration of Class Test is 90 minutes. A dictionary is allowed in this test. Information on this test will be made available in Week 7. For external students, a test date via iLearn will be scheduled.
Due: 12 June via iLearn
Weighting: 35%
Project questions will be given to students in Week 9. Students will engage in a major problem-solving project. Students will demonstrate the result of their learning from each week's task. Students will use any available resources to 1) locate suitable authentic and semi-authentic texts of information, 2) identify relevant sections in the text and 3) produce a genre specific text by compiling/summarising the information.
Due: weekly
Weighting: 5%
Participation is a vital part of assessment. For external students, online discussion and tasks will serve as 'attendance'.
No textbook is required for this unit. Handouts and resources will be provided in class and online.
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.
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_2016.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 (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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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