Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Wes Robertson
Contact via Email
AHH Level 2
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
JPS301
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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 is offered specifically for Japanese language learners with a high level of Japanese language proficiency, students with Japanese language background and Japanese native speakers. It examines the complexity and sensitivity of the cross-cultural and linguistic issues of bilingualism, through detailed comparisons of Japanese and English materials in diverse genres. It aims at further developing students' intercultural competence that would assist them in their future career as well as Japanese/English bilingual capacity, consolidating the foundations for professional translation and interpreting.
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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:
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, your seminar teacher(s), and/or Macquaire Student Services/Wellbeing as soon as possible.
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 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 Special Consideration Policy. To access this support, students must notify the university via ask.mq.edu.au. Students should refer to the Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide). It is also a good idea to let your teachers and the unit coordinator know that you will be/are applying for special consideration as soon as possible.
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class and/or iLearn.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 15% | No | Weekly |
Literature Gathering Report | 10% | No | End of Week 3 |
Student Presentations | 20% | No | Per Individual Sign-up |
Comparative Essay | 10% | No | Sept 21st |
Final Essay/Study | 35% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Participation requires active engagement with class content, assisting peers in their study, and contributing to a positive learning environment. Internal students are expected to regularly participate in class discussions, and develop thoughtful questions during in-class student presentations. External students are expected to participate in the online forum discussions and external activities, and engage fully with the ECHO recordings of class content.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
Online quizzes open at the end of each module (Thursday of Weeks 4, 7, 10, & 13) and close the following Monday. Students must answer questions within a limited time period relating to course readings, discussions, and/or content.
Due: End of Week 3
Weighting: 10%
The literature gathering report requires students to choose a topic related to Japanese linguistics and/or intercultural communication in English and Japanese, utilize a variety of methods to access original research relating to the topic, reflect on the productivity of said methods, and produce a reference list in accordance with APA conventions. The report is completed using an template available on iLearn.
Due: Per Individual Sign-up
Weighting: 20%
Students will present on a topic (specific details available on iLearn) related to Japanese linguistics and/or intercultural communication in English and Japanese. For internal students, the presentation will occur in class. For external students, the presentation will be recorded and shared with other external students online. The presentation requires the use of slides and a reference list.
Due: Sept 21st
Weighting: 10%
Students will write a short essay (800-1,200 words) comparing two research articles relating to a similar topic and drawing an original conclusion based on this comparison. Further details and a list of possible topics are available on iLearn.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 35%
Students will either write a critical report regarding a topic related to a major concept in this course, or conduct a small-scale analysis of data drawing upon one of the frameworks or themes discussed during the semester. In either case, the ultimate submission will be between 2,000-2,5000 words, and engage thoughtfully with academic literature, course themes, and course discussions.
All materials are provided via iLearn
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 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
Week 1: Introduction
Module 1: What is Language/What is Communication?
Week 2: What is English?/What is Japanese?
Week 3: Standard Language Politics/Policy in English/Japanese
Week 4: Language Socialization
Module 2: Language & Identity in/across English & Japanese
Week 5: (Im)politeness in/across Japanese & English
Week 6: Gender, Language, & Ideology in English/Japanese Contexts
Week 7: Defining and Representing "Others" Through English/Japanese
Module 3: Japanese & English in Con(tact/flict)
Week 8: Translation Between English & Japanese
Week 9: Intercultural (Mis-)Communication
Week 10: Language & Subculture in Japanese & English Contexts
Module 4: Language Horizons
Week 11: Japanese, & English, and their Digital World(s)
Week 12: Writing the Self
Week 13: Japanese and English in Con(vergence/flux)
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 published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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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28/06/2019 | Restructured task % |
26/06/2019 | None |
25/06/2019 | Updated small inaccuracies in the participation assessment task. |