Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Ulrike Garde
By appointment (email or contact Eva Gabrielson)
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above including (18cp from CRO or CHN or EFLA or FRN or GMN or INTS or ITL or JPN or MGK or PLH or RSN or SPN units)
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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 uses key themes to explore the development of different cultures to the present day. Students will work closely with a supervisor in the Department of International Studies: Languages and Cultures undertaking semi-guided research in one of the languages and cultures offered in the Department. Assessment is by individual research projects which engage with select examples from literature, theatre, film, music, fine arts, education, or linguistics, to examine relationships between language and culture. One of the assessment tasks is a carefully articulated research paper written in English or in the language students are studying. When requesting “special approval” students should include the name of the supervisor who has pre-approved their project.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Rubrics and exemplars, together with further information about assessment tasks will be provided in iLearn.
All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Assessment tasks must be uploaded into iLearn.
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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Definition of research topic | 10% | No | Friday of Week 3 |
Draft research paper | 15% | No | Friday, Week 7 |
Research presentation | 30% | No | Week 9 |
Final research paper | 45% | No | Friday of Week 13 |
Due: Friday of Week 3
Weighting: 10%
Word length: 300-400 words
This is a short written piece which provides a first definition or your research topic. It consists of the following components:
IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION: This and the following small tasks assist you with working towards the final assessment task, an essay of 2000-2500 words in English or in the language you are studying. Please discuss the choice of language with your supervisor.
Due: Friday, Week 7
Weighting: 15%
No prescribed word length.
This draft draft enables you to prepare and get feedback for your final essay.
Please include the following:
- Clearly formulate your research question and, if appropriate, sub-questions.
- Provide a detailed essay outline, which lists the heading in line with the research question, as well as sub-headings which will structure your essay.
- Under each sub-heading provide 1-2 sentences summarizing the information and insights you will provide in this section of the essay.
- Identify relevant scholarly resources for the chosen topic in a systematic list of references (‘Works cited’). This draft paper should take into account the feedback received from the previous assessment task.
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
Present your research project to fellow students and academics in week 9. The focus will be on the content of your research as well as on clear and effective delivery.
Due: Friday of Week 13
Weighting: 45%
Produce a carefully articulated research paper of 2000 to 2500 words, written in English or in the language you are studying. You need to discuss your choice of language with your supervisor. The list of works cited is not included in the word count. Take into account feedback received for the preparatory tasks. Explicitly engage with the feedback in a short self-reflexive statement in addition to your essay.
This unit uses key themes to explore the development of different cultures to the present day. Students will use select examples from literature, theatre, film, music, fine arts, education, or linguistics to examine relationships between language and culture.
In this unit you will work with an individual supervisor in a specific discipline, who guides you throughout the session.
There will also be two compulsory meetings with the course convenors and fellow students in week 1 and week 9, i.e. 1 March, 4-6pm and in Week 9, 10 May, 3-5 pm. External students are required to join these meetings via Zoom.
It is important that you meet regularly with your supervisor between week 1 and 13.
Online Unit
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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.
Compulsory meetings with the course convenors and fellow students as outlined above.
It is important that you meet regularly with your supervisor between week 1 and 13 in order to develop a step-by-step approach towards your small research project.
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
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