Participation      

Active participation is expected of BUSL 204 students as discussion is an essential part of developing ethical sensitivity and skill.  Tutorials should be used by students to test their understanding of the unit in an environment where immediate feedback is available from the convenor or tutor. Students should prepare well for tutorials by watching lectures, reading prescribed chapters and articles, and preparing answers to discussion questions (available each week on iLearn), in advance of the tutorial. Students should be engaged with the issues relevant to the seminar and be involved in tutorial activities, particularly, responding to, and asking, questions. Being active is an important aspect of both study and professional practice, and tutorials will be of more benefit to all students if each individual is willing to participate.

Estimated student workload

Students are expected to spend approximately 3-5 hours per week reviewing relevant lectures, readings and discussion questions before attending class.

Marking criteria (out of 10):

< 5 - Does not Pass. Attend less than 80% of classes and / or no engagement in class activities.

5-6 /10 – Pass. Attend at least 80% of classes and engage in class exercises (e.g. group work).

7 / 10 - Credit. Attend at least 80% of classes, and some contributions to class discussion (e.g. questions or comments).

8 / 10 – Distinction. Attend at least 80% of classes, with regular contributions to class discussions.

9-10/10 – High Distinction. Attend at least 80% of classes, with excellent contributions to class discussions; for example, regularly asking and answering questions, and sharing relevant examples from current media or personal experience.

As the criteria above indicate, participation is more than attendance alone. Examples of conduct that may indicate participation include: preparing for class, reading appropriate material, being prepared to contribute to discussion of tutorial questions; listening to other students'  contributions; bringing relevant materials (including prepared responses to discussion questions) to class; asking questions relevant to the material being discussed; responding to questions or requests and displaying an understanding of the relevant examples and concepts; forming and expressing an opinion in relation to the issues arising from the material being discussed; and, being engaged in the progress of the seminar and following the seminar discussion.

Deliverables

Peer and class discussion.

Preparation instructions

Reviewing lectures, readings and discussion questions.

Task

Questions will be available on iLearn. The task will be a maximum of 1200 words, and entail a set of short answer questions covering material discussed in lectures and tutorials in Weeks 1-4.

Submission

The assignment must be submitted on iLearn by 5pm Monday, 26th August.

Estimated student workload

Students are expected to spend approximately 3-5 hours per week reviewing prescribed readings and preparing for tutorials, and an additional 3-5 hours writing answers for their tutorial assignment.

Files uploaded to iLearn should be in the following format Surname_StudentID_week#.

Extensions and Penalties

Late topic submissions and written assignments will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline.  There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved (in accordance with the policies and procedures).

Submission

The case study essay is to be submitted via iLearn by 5pm Friday, 4th October. 

Questions will be available on iLearn by at least four weeks in advance of the due date. The questions will require applying ethics theory to a case.

Estimated student workload

Students are expected to spend approximately 15-20 hours of research for, and writing of, the case study essay.

Marking criteria

Detailed marking criteria will be provided on the unit webpage.

Deliverables

One essay of 1200-1500 words (maximum), excluding references.

Preparation instructions

Detailed instructions will be provided on the unit webpage.

Extensions and Penalties

Late topic submissions and written assignments will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline.  There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved (in accordance with the policies and procedures).

The final essay is to be submitted via iLearn by Friday 8th November 5pm.  

Questions will be available on iLearn by Friday 12th of October.

Estimated student workload

Students are expected to spend approximately 20-35 hours of research for, and writing of, the case study essay.

Marking criteria

Detailed marking criteria will be provided on the unit webpage.

Deliverables

One essay of 2000 words (maximum), excluding references.

Preparation instructions

Detailed instructions will be provided on the unit webpage.

Extensions and Penalties

Late topic submissions and written assignments will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline.  There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved (in accordance with the policies and procedures).