Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Mio Bryce
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above and permission by special approval
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Japan is an intriguing country with pioneering technologies, popular and traditional cultures, affluence and poverty, but still with limited exposure to cultural and language diversity. This provides valuable opportunities for non-Japanese PACE volunteers to share their language, culture and perspectives with Japanese people through first-hand collaborations.
In this unit you will engage with one partner organisation in Japan for two weeks. Depending on your disciplinary background and skills you may assist in a university laboratory, support English Language learners, work in a corporate office or local community. You will be required to utilise your own initiative, knowledge and aptitude to work for and with people whilst enhancing your resourcefulness. The placement will require that you exhibit maturity, commitment and enthusiasm to help others, ethical and cultural awareness and basic Japanese language proficiency.
If you are interested you need to apply online, but it is important you contact the Unit Convener in advance to discuss your placement suitability. Accommodation options will be discussed with you on a case-by-case basis.
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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:
Assignments are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
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.
Special Consideration
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 Special Consideration Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide).
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Pre-Departure activities | 10% | No | Before departure |
Daily Logs | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Placement activities in Japan | 45% | No | Ongoing |
Post-Placement Report | 25% | No | Post-placement |
Due: Before departure
Weighting: 10%
For this task, you will be required to participate in all required pre-departure seminar and online discussions. Detailed information is provided in iLearn.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
For this task, you will be required to maintain on-going reporting/communication with the Unit Convenor via iLearn throughout your placement in Japan. Detailed information is provided in iLearn.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 45%
For this task, you will be required to successfully complete your placement in Japan as planned, and submit a progress report. Detailed information is provided in iLearn.
Due: Post-placement
Weighting: 25%
For this task, you will be required to submit/present a (creative) report regarding your placement in Japan, referring to the Unit Learning Outcomes. The format and specific topic of your report will need to be approved by the Unit Convenor prior to your placement. Detailed information is provided in iLearn.
Required and recommend texts and/or materials
No textbook is required for this unit.
You are required to bring your own computer to Japan.
Unit webpage and technology used and required
The online unit (iLearn) can be accessed at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Students must have regular, reliable access to a computer and the internet to complete this unit.
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.
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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