Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Marcelle Freiman
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
6cp in ENGL units at 300 level
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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 is the capstone unit for the English Major. The unit aims to connect students’ critical and analytical thinking with textual engagements both within and beyond the contexts of university English studies. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and integrate the knowledge and skills they have gained in studying English Literature both in this unit, and throughout their Major. Students will complete both research- and project-based assessments which are focused towards contexts beyond their undergraduate studies. These projects are aimed at various career options, such as teaching and publishing, as well as to those who might choose postgraduate studies in English.
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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:
The university Assessment Policy states that in order to pass a unit, a student must make a serious attempt at all items of assessment.
Assignment submission
Return of marked work
Marked work will be returned via Turnitin. See the link ‘Student Guide to submitting and accessing Turnitin assignments’
http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/assignments.htm#turnitin
The link is found in several places in iLearn, including within each Turnitin submission link.
Assessments: word lengths, criteria and penalties
Extensions and Special Consideration
Late submission of assignments – Faculty policy:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
If you need an assignment extension or other special consideration, you must apply for this through http://ask.mq.edu.au. Extensions can only be granted via the ask.mq.edu.au system.
Please be aware that if you apply for Special Consideration, your unit convenor might not be alerted and might not process your request, so please alert them separately by email when lodging a Special Consideration application.
For any issues relating to university policies and processes, please note that the Student Advocacy Service and other support services are available.
Academic Honesty
All work submitted for this unit must be your own work.
See University Academic Integrity Policy
Absence from more than two seminars without written explanation (medical or counseling certificate) will impact significantly on your participation mark.
Assignments: Word lengths, criteria, and penalties.
Presentation of assignments
Assessment submission via Turnitin
Extensions and late submission of assignments – Faculty policy:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
You should also contact your tutor before the due date if you think you will not be able to submit your work on time. If you are having any problems to do with the unit and your studies, please speak to your teacher or the unit convenor as early as possible.
Special Consideration
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
The Disruption to Studies Notification must be completed and submitted online through https://ask.mq.edu.au/ within five (5) working days of the commencement of the disruption.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 20% | No | Weeks 2-12 |
Employment application task | 10% | No | 17 August |
Reflection task | 20% | Yes | 2 October |
Research essay | 50% | No | 11 November |
Due: Weeks 2-12
Weighting: 20%
Attainment of unit outcomes in relation to tutorial participation are assessed according to the following criteria:
Marks awarded end of Week 7 and end of Week 13 (10 + 10)
Due: 17 August
Weighting: 10%
Word length 350 words.
This task is part of the reflection on your learning during your English Major studies for your degree. It requires the writing of a job application that calls on these skills. Details on how to approach the task will be provided.
Due: 2 October
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Word length 700 words.
A reflection on a self-sourced literary essay. Full details and criteria for the task are provided in iLearn
Due: 11 November
Weighting: 50%
Word length 2,500 words.
Research essay questions are provided in iLearn. The task draws on a range of materials studied in the unit.
Details and criteria are provided in iLearn.
Unit delivery
For classroom venues please consult the MQ Timetable website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au. This website has up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations. Please check this in Week 1 as there may be last-minute changes.
Lectures and attendance
Lectures for this unit are each week. Lectures are recorded and available via Echo in iLearn. Students are expected to attend or listen to the lectures each week.
Students are expected to attend their tutorials each week.
The Unit iLearn site is used for enrolled students to access lectures, to submit Turnitin assignments, for unit information and messages, for communicating with staff and for online activities as required.
Required Reading
Unit Requirements and Expectations
The university Assessment Policy states that in order to pass a unit, a student must make a serious attempt at all pieces of written assessment.
Students enrolled in this unit are expected to:
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/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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