Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
Co-convenor
Pilar Alejandro
Tutor
Susana Catalina Prat
Tutor
Nidia Castrillon
Contact via nidia.castrillon@mq.edu.au
Tutor
Ana Delgado Prieto
Rosa del Pilar Alejandro Asenjo
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
SPN101
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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 for students who have completed SPN101 or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge. The course follows a communicative approach and is designed to further develop skills in listening comprehension and speaking, and continues to cultivate proficiency in reading and writing in order to promote the competencies and guidelines established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The unit aims to prepare students to, among others: communicate in simple and routine tasks that involve the exchange of familiar information, describe (in simple terms) their background and environment, and understand sentences related to themselves, their family, and immediate surroundings (i.e. geography, work setting) when interacting with Spanish speakers.
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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 accepted past the due date in cases of documented Special Consideration. There is no resubmission of individual assessment tasks during the teaching session, however students can seek clarification of their marks and additional feedback from their tutor, and if not satisfied with the result of that discussion can consult with the convenor and request moderation if their submission has not already been part of the moderation sample. Indicative samples/exemplars and/or selections of content/genre type and/or activity patterns are provided in iLearn to further guide students on standards and approach to assessment tasks, along with marking criteria/rubrics.
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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Participation | 15% | No | Ongoing |
Homework | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Creative Learning Video | 10% | No | Week 6 or 11 |
Quizzes | 15% | No | Weeks 3, 7 and 10 |
Mini compositions | 10% | No | Weeks 3 and 9 |
Oral tests (mid and final) | 20% | No | Weeks 7 and 13 |
Final Written Examination | 20% | No | Exam Period |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
In-class/online participation, including: preparedness for class (e.g. studying grammar/vocab at home, bringing textbook/laptop), participation in class (e.g. answering questions, reading out loud) and ebook exercises, quizzes, and supplementary revision activities set by tutor. For external students participation in specified communicative activities set by tutor.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Regularly complete assigned tasks via the Top Hat platform. Mind specific deadlines for completion, which are set to an average of a chapter every two weeks.
Due: Week 6 or 11
Weighting: 10%
Students will record themselves teaching a topic to others through the creative mean of their choice. Specific instructions and standards/marking rubrics are given in iLearn.
Due: Weeks 3, 7 and 10
Weighting: 15%
Short answer iLearn quizzes on key grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. Quizzes can be attempted once and are time limited. These quizzes must be completed from home by Sunday of the week they are due.
Due: Weeks 3 and 9
Weighting: 10%
Brief written compositions submitted via iLearn (text). They are evaluated on the basis of coherence/cohesion, content, language (accuracy and syntax/vocabulary). A full breakdown of the standards for each criterion are given in the marking rubrics in iLearn.
Due: Weeks 7 and 13
Weighting: 20%
Oral tests assessing skills acquired through previous assessment. Spontaneous components.
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 20%
Final written examination assessing skills acquired through previous assessment, including: reading and listening comprehension; written composition, and grammatical structures.
Delivery:
Day, External, Online
This unit will use:
iLearn, Echo360.
Students must have regular access to a reliable internet connection, and intermediate computer skills including audio recording, file upload, and online communication etiquette.
Mobile devices alone are not sufficient as you will require a desktop or laptop computer for some tasks, ideally with a browser that supports Flash and npapi (Java) (now not supported by CHROME).
For students attending classes on campus we encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your ebook and onine unit when required. 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/language set up 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.
Required resources:
E-book: Explorando, accessed through the Top Hat online platform. Price of the e-book varies depending on length of access purchased. A link and instructions to buy the e-book will be available on ILearn. Similarly, students who enrol early may receive an email invitation directly from Top Hat to buy Explorando. Explorando can be accessed for free while at the Macquarie University library. Note that the website will ask to access your location in order to verify it, and you must allow it to in order to access the ebook free of charge.
Students MUST bring an electronic device to class (laptop, tablet), allowing them to view the eBook.
Recommended:
We also expect you to develop good dictionary skills using websites like wordreference.com and rae.es. Google Translate and similar machine translation tools are not adequate dictionaries for language study as they omit context, don't give functional examples of language in use, and often provide the wrong word if the student doesn't know what they are looking for (e.g. nouns instead of verbs).
For students who do not have a sound foundation of basic grammatical knowledge we recommend, in addition to consulting MQ Learning Skills Advisers or completing MQ grammar workshops, the following text:
E. Spinelli, English Grammar for Students of Spanish.
Times and Locations for Practicals and Seminars: Please consult the MQ Timetables Website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au
You should be enrolled in a stream with a matching class number for the Practical and Seminar.
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.
If you encounter technical difficulties in completing an assessment task, please notify your tutor immediately - BEFORE the assessment deadline - in addition to submitting an IT help ticket, as otherwise you may not be granted an extension.
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