Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Kayo Nakazawa
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
JPS101
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, students further develop their knowledge of Japanese language and use their growing understanding of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and culture to complete a variety of practical and authentic tasks which cover the four skill areas of listening, speaking, writing and reading. 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:
Late Submissions, Extensions and Supplementary Tests
Assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. 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.
Tasks 10% or less. No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved. Tasks above 10%. No extensions will be granted. Students who submit late work without an extension will receive a penalty (5% for each day including weekends). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved. 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.
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).
Examples of Assessment Tasks
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class and/or iLearn.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Unit Participation | 15% | No | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 15% | No | Weekly |
Interview Test | 10% | No | Week 7 |
Online Test | 20% | No | 03/10/2017 |
Creative Japanese Performance | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Final Written Examination | 30% | No | Formal examination period |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
For satisfactory completion of this task, students are required to actively undertake all tasks in lectures/tutorials whether in-class or online, and complete weekly assessment 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. Further details are in iLearn.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
For this task, students are to complete the weekly online quizzes. Each quiz comprises 10 - 15 questions and will be available from 6:00PM Wednesday to 4:00PM on the following Wednesday. You may attempt the quiz twice, with different questions. You are NOT allowed to consult ANY resources during the quiz. Self Tests are provided as examples.
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%
The interview test will be conducted in Week 7, in Seminar 2 (tutorials) for internal students and via iLearn for external students. Students are required to prepare, in pairs, a 5 minute discussion in Japanese on Japanese culture. Then, they will be interviewed by the tutor on their discussion. Instructions and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
Due: 03/10/2017
Weighting: 20%
Test 1 is an 80 minute, comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-7. The test will be conducted online for both internal and external students.
You may refer to lecture and tutorial slides, workbooks and dictionaries, however, you will NOT be allowed to seek any other person's help.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Students are required to give a creative performance in Japanese, either in a group of up to three, or individually. The performance may be in the form of, for example, a song, poetry, comedy or voice acting from anime, drama or film. Each group member should perform for 2 minutes. The script of the performance must be submitted prior to the performance. The performance will be conducted in Week 13, in Seminar 2 (tutorials) for internal students and via iLearn for external students. Instructions and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
Due: Formal examination period
Weighting: 30%
The final assessment for JPS102 is a 120-minute written examination, covering the content of Week 1-13. It is to be conducted on campus during the formal examination period or for external students unable to travel, in a Macquarie-endorsed examination centre. No extra resources such as a dictionary are allowed.
It is the University policy that students enrolled in units that require them to sit for compulsory examinations during the official examination period must not arrange to go away before or during the end of the exam period. Exams could be scheduled on Saturdays during that period. You should not expect that alternative examination arrangements can be made for you. The only exceptions to this rule are made for :
1. members of the armed forces who must go away on duty;
2. students representing Australia or the University in a national or international sporting or cultural event;
3. students proceeding to a period of study in a foreign country, associated with their Macquarie program of study.
Required and recommend texts and/or materials No textbook is required for this unit. Lecture and tutorial slides, as well as the JPS102 Workbook, will be provided in iLearn. Students will be required to download and print out the Workbook Exercises and Homework.
Online Unit Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a computer and the internet to complete this unit. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
Completion of assessment tasks will require a computer with Japanese fonts enabled. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing in Japanese and English are also required.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor or tutors before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet).
For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
The unit schedule is 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
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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