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INTS3070 – Global Circulation of Asian Popular Culture
2020 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sonia Lam
Sung-Ae Lee
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 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 explores Asian popular cultures in a global and cross-cultural context. It looks at notions of change, intertextuality and glocalization within the context of diverse cultural encounters in the region and beyond. The specific focus is on cultural products from countries which have developed popular culture as an export industry or as an aspect of 'soft power'.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify a wide range of Asian popular culture texts and the intercultural communication processes involved, and analyze how specific popular culture texts become glocalized and diversified through continuous negotiation with host cultures.
- ULO2: Generate informed and original analysis of Asian popular culture in a global context and express findings clearly in oral and written forms.
- ULO3: Develop an enhanced sense of global citizenship and social responsibility by increasing awareness of the processes of cultural interchange.
- ULO4: Demonstrate initiative and competence in research, including locating relevant materials and writing up in an appropriate academic method with correct referencing.
- ULO5: Build interpersonal communication skills through in-class or online discussions.
General Assessment Information
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.
Special Consideration
If a student is prevented by serious and unavoidable disruption from completing unit requirements in accordance with their ability, they may apply for support under the Special Consideration Policy. To access this support, students must notify the university via ask.mq.edu.au. Students should refer to the Special Consideration Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide and https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration ).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Unit participation | 20% | No | Continuous |
| Class presentation | 20% | No | From Week 3 to Week 11, inclusive |
| Critical review | 20% | No | Week 5 |
| Essay | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Unit participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Unit participation will be assessed in terms of the quality and consistency of participation in the online discussion forum, and the completion of online quizzes.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a wide range of Asian popular culture texts and the intercultural communication processes involved, and analyze how specific popular culture texts become glocalized and diversified through continuous negotiation with host cultures.
- Build interpersonal communication skills through in-class or online discussions.
Class presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: From Week 3 to Week 11, inclusive
Weighting: 20%
Students choose one week’s topic, read the essential reading and other relevant materials and create PPT slides with notes. The presentation should include a summary of the important points of the week’s topic and questions designed to generate active discussion. Students will record their presentation via ECHO Universal Capture and submit on iLearn along with a summary of the important points of the week’s topic and questions to be shared with other online students.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a wide range of Asian popular culture texts and the intercultural communication processes involved, and analyze how specific popular culture texts become glocalized and diversified through continuous negotiation with host cultures.
- Generate informed and original analysis of Asian popular culture in a global context and express findings clearly in oral and written forms.
- Build interpersonal communication skills through in-class or online discussions.
Critical review
Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
Select one pair of readings from the specified sets of articles, and write a critical review. The review should be a discussion and assessment of how experts have approached an issue. Compare and contrast the works you are discussing, showing their strengths and weaknesses, their methodologies, and what contribution they make to your understanding of the topic.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a wide range of Asian popular culture texts and the intercultural communication processes involved, and analyze how specific popular culture texts become glocalized and diversified through continuous negotiation with host cultures.
- Demonstrate initiative and competence in research, including locating relevant materials and writing up in an appropriate academic method with correct referencing.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Choose one of the specified essay topics. Identify an appropriate primary corpus and critically analyze how your sample texts have changed when placed in dialogue with other cultures. You may wish to consider what is culturally specific about these texts, and what has local and global significance.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify a wide range of Asian popular culture texts and the intercultural communication processes involved, and analyze how specific popular culture texts become glocalized and diversified through continuous negotiation with host cultures.
- Develop an enhanced sense of global citizenship and social responsibility by increasing awareness of the processes of cultural interchange.
- Demonstrate initiative and competence in research, including locating relevant materials and writing up in an appropriate academic method with correct referencing.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Required and recommended texts
Unit reading lists are available through Leganto, the Library's reading list management system. Information on Leganto can be found at http://libguides.mq.edu.au/leganto/home. More information will be given in classes.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Access to the unit online
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Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet.
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.)
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
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Learning Skills
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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
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