Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Maria Herke
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12 Second Way, Level 5, Room 506
By appointment
Convenor
Deanna Wong
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12 Second Way, Level 5, Room 503
By appointment
Administration
Margaret Wood
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12 Second Way, Level 5, Room 502
Margaret Wood
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above
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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 examines the characteristics of the language of science, mathematics and technology, exploring the different ways in which language is used in professional, popular and pedagogic texts. Special reference is made to changing language use at the secondary and tertiary levels in both English and second or foreign language settings. The increasing use of visual imagery, the influence of web-based forms of scientific communication and the role of metaphor in science are also examined. The unit concludes with a discussion of the implications of the characteristics of the language of science for teachers of both language and science. The unit is of interest not only to students who are looking to follow careers in second or foreign language teaching and to those who are studying science or mathematics with a view to teaching, but also to anyone interested in how language responds to the challenges of different purposes and audiences.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All assignments (including PDF versions of the oral presentation PowerPoint slides) need to be submitted to Turnitin using the links available on the LING337 iLearn website.
Any request for an extension must be provided with associated documentation via a special consideration request on ask.mq.edu.au before the assignment deadline.
Unless you have been granted an extension based on documented evidence of significant disruption to your studies, the following late penalties apply:
Please keep a copy of your assessments in case of misadventure to ensure that you are able to produce proof of your work.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Guided reflection | 15% | No | Fri 15 March (wk 3) 11.55pm |
Text analysis | 25% | No | Fri 12 April (wk 7) 11.55pm |
Essay | 40% | No | Fri 17 May (wk 10) 11.55pm |
Presentation | 20% | No | Tues 28 May (Week 12) |
Due: Fri 15 March (wk 3) 11.55pm
Weighting: 15%
Guided reflection exploring students' understanding of the language of science and technology. More detail on the topic and requirements will be provided in the Week 1 and 2 seminars.
Length: 500 words
Due: Fri 12 April (wk 7) 11.55pm
Weighting: 25%
Comparative analysis of texts differing in genre and audience. More detail on the topic and requirements will be provided in seminars.
Length: 1200 words
Due: Fri 17 May (wk 10) 11.55pm
Weighting: 40%
The essay will be written in response to one of a set of predefined questions. More detail on the topic and requirements will be provided in seminars.
Length: 2000 words
Due: Tues 28 May (Week 12)
Weighting: 20%
The presentation will follow the format developed for Three Minute Thesis presentations, and will be presented in class in week 12. More detail, including the topic and presentation requirements will be provided in seminars.
Length: 3 minutes
LING337 seminars begin in Week 1, and run until Week 12. As this is a third year unit, all students are expected to attend all seminars. The seminars are three hours long, and run from 1pm to 4pm on a Tuesday during term time. Seminars will be held at 4 Western Road in room 220.
The topics covered in LING337 range from discussions exploring how scientific writers interact with their audience, to our understanding of genre in science, and visual literacy in science. Please see the LING337 iLearn for additional information.
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.
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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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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
In the 2019 version of LING337, Assessment 1 has been changed from a Summary and Reflection to a Guided reflection, and Assessment 4 has been changed from a Poster Presentation to an oral presentation delivered following the structure of 3MT presentations.
The weightings for each of the LING337 assessments have been adjusted as follows:
Assessment Weighting |
2018 |
2019 |
Assessment 1 |
10% |
15% |
Assessment 2 |
40% |
25% |
Assessment 3 |
40% |
40% |
Assessment 4 |
10% |
20% |
The word length and timing requirements for each of the LING337 assessments have been adjusted as follows:
Assessment Length |
2018 |
2019 |
Assessment 1 |
750 words |
500 words |
Assessment 2 |
2000 words |
1200 words |
Assessment 3 |
2000 words |
2000 words |
Assessment 4 |
N/A |
3 minutes |
All adjustments to the LING337 assessment schedule have been approved by the Faculty of Human Sciences Standards and Quality committee.