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LING982 – Professional Practice in Accessible Communication
2019 – S2 Placement
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and Unit convenor
Dr Loy Lising
By appointment
Co-convenor
Professor Jan-Louis Kruger
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
16cp including LING980
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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 industry-based internship unit provides MAC students an opportunity to gain experience in the workplace. It promotes learning through participation in industry through which graduate capabilities and professional skills will be developed. Students will be expected to apply theories and principles learnt throughout their degree to real-world situations. For the major part of the unit, students work with both an industry supervisor and an academic supervisor to complete an Accessible Communication project. Project topics will be agreed upon among the student, the program convenor and the industry partner. Student learning will be facilitated through orientation and induction activities, scaffolding for skill and knowledge development and debriefing, appropriate rigorous assessments, and their actual work experience with the industry partner. Assessment will be based on a combination of written reports and presentations. The students are expected to complete their internship over the course of a semester.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
General Assessment Information
Submission and Feedback
All assessment tasks in LING982 need to be submitted via Turnitin, and all feedback will also be given through there.
Late submission of an assignment
- Late submissions without an extension will receive a penalty of 5% per day (including weekend days) of the total mark available for the assessment task.
- Late submission of an assessment task without an extension will not be permitted after marks have been released to the rest of the class. Any student who has failed to submit the expected task will receive a mark of 0 for that assessment task.
- Extensions will only be given in special circumstances, and can be requested by completing the Special Consideration request at ask.mq.edu.au and providing the requisite supporting documentation.
- For more information on Special Consideration, see the university website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration Assignments submitted after the deadline, regardless of the reason, will be marked and returned at a date determined by the unit convenor.
- Extensions cannot continue beyond the start of the following semester, and students should be aware that long extensions may impact graduation dates.
- If a student fails the unit due to non-submission of an assessment task, an FA grade will be applied in accordance with the University's Assessment Policy.
- Unit convenors have the discretion to determine whether or not students should fail a unit on the basis of lateness penalties alone if other learning outcomes of the unit have been met
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Workplace placement | 70% | No | Week 13 |
| Workplace placement report | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Workplace placement
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 70%
This assessment task includes workplace activities pre-determined by the workplace supervisor and agreed upon by all parties including the student, the workplace supervisor, and the academic supervisor. These tasks total 70 hours for the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Workplace placement report
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
This report describes the students' workplace experience including description of tasks, specific strategies employed to achieve accessible communication, and a critical reflection on workplace practices that can be improved to reflect inclusive communication.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Delivery and Resources
The unit is delivered via one-to-one consultation with course convenor to plan details of placement. Actual placement of 70 hours per semester will take place at the agreed-upon company site.
Unit Schedule
This is an individual placement task. Meeting schedules for placement work will be determined and agreed upon by all parties involved (student, workplace supervisor and academic supervisor) before the semester commences.
Policies and Procedures
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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).
Student Code of Conduct
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
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
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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
IT Help
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.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Communicate in the workplace in a way that displays cross-cultural sensitivity as attested to by workplace supervisor report.
- Express outcomes gained through professional presentations reflecting the principles of accessible communication.
- Critically reflect on the semester long internship, allowing critical appraisal of their experience.
Assessment tasks
- Workplace placement
- Workplace placement report