Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Co-Convenor
Rosa del Pilar Alejandro Asenjo
Contact via iLearn
Please contact Pilar in the first instance with any queries.
Unit Co-Convenor
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
SPN103 or SPN120 or HSC Spanish extension or continuers band 4 or E3 or E4 Spanish or above
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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 follows a communicative approach and is designed to further develop skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking.
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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:
Submission of most tasks is via iLearn. All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Marking rubrics and indicative samples are provided in the iLearn unit to clarify requirements and standards for each assessment task.
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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Written/Oral Assignments | 15% | No | Weeks 5, 8, 10 |
Quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 4, 7, 9, 11 |
In-class written test | 20% | No | Week 13 |
In-class oral test | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Autonomous/reflective journal | 20% | No | Weekly |
Participation | 5% | No | Continuous |
Due: Weeks 5, 8, 10
Weighting: 15%
Written/Oral assignments based on the topics studied in class. Submitted online.
Due: Weeks 4, 7, 9, 11
Weighting: 20%
Online in-class short answer quizzes based on key grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Written tests to assess comprehension, grammar and composition skills acquired in the course.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Final oral test to assess communicative skills acquired in the course.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Select a variety of autonomous and intercultural learning tasks to complete outside of class and outline in a learning log. At the conclusion of the final task, complete and submit a reflective description (in Spanish) of the process of language learning. Detailed instructions and marking criteria for reflective writing are provided in iLearn.
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 5%
Active participation in class sessions, consistent use of class time to engage with communicative activities and writing drafts, thoughtful use of target language to engage in oral activities. For external students, evidence of reflection on language learning material, active engagement with voice thread to complete oral practice based on textbook, additional research and sharing materials via forum.
Delivery: Day, Evening, External (Fully online)
Required and recommended resources:
Fuentes. Conversación y gramática. Rusch/Domínguez/Caycedo Garner. (2015) Heinle Cengage Learning. 5th ed. (The 2011 4th edition is an acceptable alternative, however please plan ahead of classes to make sure you can locate all relevant sections in your book for that week's activities.)
Times and Locations for Practicals and Seminars: Please consult the MQ Timetables Website for up to date information: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au
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.
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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Homework program aligned with SPN202, to give more explicit instruction and framework for completion as well as more substantial writing component in Spanish.
The unit aims at fostering language skills to level B1, described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.