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INTS304 – Global Issues
2019 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Maryam Khalid
Contact via Email
Australian Hearing Hub Level 2
Thursdays 12pm-1pm during teaching weeks (at other times by appointment only)
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
INTS300 or EXLW320 or EXLW420 or EXLW534
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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 designed to summarise and consolidate students' international and cross-cultural experience as gained through their language and culture study in the Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of International Studies/Law degrees and their study abroad program. In this unit students will develop a research project and compile and present a portfolio which forms the basis for guided discussions throughout the 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:
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
General Assessment Information
Requirements for all written work
- All written work must be submitted via Turnitin.
- Please submit your work as a double-spaced document with 2.5cm margin (left and right) for comments. Use standard fonts (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial), and font size 12pt.
- Please keep in mind that every author and website referenced in your work must appear in your bibliography / reference list (depending on which of the allowed referencing styles you are using). Wikipedia and Encarta are not academic references.
- Please note, accepted file types are: .doc and .docx
- You MUST ensure you reference all written work appropriately. In INTS304, you can use either Oxford or AGLC styles - both are footnoting styles. Style guides for both are available at the University Library's Referencing Guides pages (http://libguides.mq.edu.au/Referencing).
- You must also review the Macquarie University Integrity Policy at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-integrity.
All students are encouraged to seek learning, writing, and research support. The convenor will be happy to answer any questions you have, and other support is available through the Learning Skills website (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/skills-development). All students are strongly encouraged to utilise these services - you should contact the Learning Skills team well in advance of your assignment due date in order to allow enough time to apply new skills to your assignment preparation.
LATE SUBMISSIONS
All assessment tasks in this unit are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason. Requests for special consideration (including requests for extensions) must be made in a timely manner through https://ask.mq.edu. You must follow the instructions at https://ask.mq.edu.au regarding providing supporting documentation. Work commitments are not a valid excuse for missing class or requesting extensions for assessments.
Late Assessment Penalty
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Seminar participation | 15% | No | Ongoing |
| Seminar presentation | 15% | No | Week 6 onward |
| Research essay plan | 25% | No | Week 7 |
| Research essay | 45% | No | Week 13 |
Seminar participation
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Students will be assessed on their active participation in seminars and online forums, including engagement with fellow students' ideas and presentations, and contributing to learning through preparation of readings and active participation in seminar and online forum discussions. More details will be available on the INTS304 iLearn page.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Seminar presentation
Due: Week 6 onward
Weighting: 15%
Students will give a presentation addressing their studies on intercultural issues, including those experienced during their semester abroad. Students will reflect on the semester abroad experience and draw on the approaches to critical engagement with concepts of identity and culture they have developed through the International Studies program. More details will be available on the INTS304 iLearn page.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
Research essay plan
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 25%
Students will submit a draft essay plan in preparation for the Research Essay assessment task. Students will use their essay plan, plus the feedback they receive on it, as the basis for developing and refining their Research Essay. More details will be available on the INTS304 iLearn page.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
Research essay
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 45%
Students will develop an essay topic that identifies topical cultural, political, social and/or historical aspects of the country they spent their exchange semester. They will craft an essay question based on this, and undertake independent research to write an essay that develops a cogent, analytical and informed response to this question. More details will be available on the INTS304 iLearn page.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
Delivery and Resources
INTS304 is offered on campus. Assessment is by coursework. The delivery of the unit is through online discussion forums (starting week 2) and a series of 2-hour seminars on Thursdays 10am to 12pm (starting Week 4, 22 August).
Active participation and engagement in the discussion forums and seminars is integral to successfully completing the unit. The assessment tasks in this unit cannot be completed successfully without actively participating in forum discussions and seminars. You will be required to prepare for forum discussions and seminars through reviewing materials detailed on iLearn before each forum or seminar.
The unit INTS304 is supported by iLearn, which you should frequent regularly for updates. All seminar dates and unit materials will be made available on iLearn.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
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.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
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
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Further development and application of high-level research skills, demonstrated through oral and written work.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on different concepts of culture, and relate them to a range of real-world issues of a global nature.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
- Reflect on the skills gained during the course of students' studies in the International Studies degree, including language and communicative skills development in the target language, with a view to career planning.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on, discuss, and assess intercultural experiences during students' study-abroad program and the International Studies degree more generally, and gain insights from others' experiences.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
- Identify, analyse, and research a range of issues that are global in nature, and relate them to learning undertaken in the International Studies degree.
Assessment tasks
- Seminar participation
- Research essay plan
- Research essay
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 31/07/2019 | Changed an error relating to start dates ("Week 2, 22 August" should be "Week 4, 22 August"). |