Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Kamila Walker
Contact via 02 9850 7014
Australian Hearing Hub: Level 2, Desk 042
Thursdays 12:00pm to 13:00pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
PLH120
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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 distance education unit is designed for non-native speakers of Polish who already have a very basic knowledge of the Polish language and who wish to foreground and expand their Polish language skills at the introductory level before venturing onto the more difficult Intermediate program. It focuses on a variety of everyday essential topics to increase the students’ knowledge of the Polish language and builds upon PLH120 unit outcomes. Throughout the course students will be further developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and will gain an overview of Polish grammar, which ultimately prepares them for PLH220/221 Intermediate Polish I and II. Much of the unit practice of listening skills and lexis is through oral exercises and activities.
The unit uses a variety of delivery modes with a view to encouraging the students to take a proactive role in their learning. The delivery modes include:
• printed materials,
• online Audio Lectures (mp3 format),
• online Course Notes,
• scheduled Skype sessions,
• on-campus session (voluntary course revision),
• online course revision material, and
• online mediated communications (Discussion Forum and Coffee Lounge).
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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:
Detailed grading standards (such as rubrics) and indicative examples of tasks are provided in the online iLearn unit. Instructions for assignments, oral test as well as guidelines for late submissions are available in the Student Unit Handbook in the online iLearn unit.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Assignment 1 | 10% | No | Week 5 |
Assignment 2 | 10% | No | Week 8 |
Assignment 3 | 10% | No | Week 10 |
Oral Test | 20% | No | Week 11 |
Assignment 4 | 10% | No | Week 12 |
Final Quiz | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%
Written assignment
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
Written assignment
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 10%
Written assignment
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 20%
A low value via Skype or in office examination
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Written assignment
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
A high value online examination
Required Text
The prescribed text (Course Notes) for PLH120/PLH121 is "Elementary Polish for English Speaking Students" by Edmund A. Ronowicz and Ronald F. Feldstein. A copy of the Course Notes can be found in the unit online as individual lessons.
Recommended Texts
It is recommended that each student acquires additional books that are also available from The Co-op Bookshop:
Copies of all recommended texts are also available in the Macquarie Library for loan.
On-line materials include:
The Student Handbook, Study Plan Schedule, Assignments 1-4, Recorded Lessons, Key to the Exercises, Unit Review, Oral Test Instructions, Quiz Instructions and Sample Quiz, The Placement Tests, Residential School and Polish Educational Scholarship Forms, and other information.
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 access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
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 before the end of Week 1 should you require further assistance.
A recommended study plan including assignment/test due dates called Study Plan Schedule can be located in your online unit.
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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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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30/06/2017 | Minor changes to assessment tasks |
30/06/2017 | Minor changes to learning outcomes |