Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Jaap Timmer
Contact via 0298508121
Hearing Hub, 2nd floor
By appointment via email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp at 100 level or above) or admission to GDipArts
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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 unit on justice and development brings to life the ways in which the institutions and interactions of human society shape regulations and laws. It invites the students to learn more about the dominant themes in legal anthropology and justice studies, and also engage in debates about the importance of these studies to development and our understanding of the state and sovereignty. This unit provides an opportunity to learn about a field of inquiry that has long lacked a sophisticated approach to its applicability in the practices of development at both the level of civil society and the state.
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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:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Book Review | 20% | No | TBA |
Essay | 40% | No | TBA |
Media portfolio | 20% | No | TBA |
Unit participation | 20% | No | n/a |
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Students write a 800-word book review
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
Students write a 1,500-word essay
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Students compile and discuss a collection of 5-10 media representations collected during the semester
Due: n/a
Weighting: 20%
Active attendance and engagement with lecture and tutorial materials and discussions
Lecture and tutorial times, and locations
For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2018/
Lectures attendance is not compulsory. While the ECHO system records most lectures, I strongly encourage everyone to attend the lectures in person. ECHO has been known to fail and I have a tenuous (at best) relationship with the system. The recordings are also often difficult to hear at times and you might miss valuable information. I will not offer notes or repeat lectures due to a system failure. The best approach is to attend lecture in person. Use the ECHO system only when unavoidable circumstances arise. I attempt to make lectures as dynamic as possible and interact with students. You will also have the opportunity to share experiences and ask questions during and after the lecture. Attending in person is a unique and engaging experience. Moreover, honestly, the lectures are much more fun for everyone (including me) if people are actually present.
Tutorial attendance is mandatory. Participation in tutorials involves more than just showing up. We expect students to be active participants and demonstrate that they have attended/listened to the lecture and have completed the readings. Participation also means contributing to a general atmosphere of scholarly enquiry, showing respect for the opinions of others. It is also important that you engage respectfully with your peers. If you don’t understand or agree with something someone says, ask them to clarify, or explain respectfully why you disagree. Everyone should feel free to speak up. If you are having trouble speaking up, please come to speak with your tutor or the course convenor privately and together we can strategise ways to facilitate your contribution.
TBA
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.
Late submission, penalties, and special consideration
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 seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
All special consideration requests should be processed through https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
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
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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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