Students
CROA1030 – Croatian Bridging Course
2020 – Session 3, 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.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Jasna Novak Milic
Contact via jasna.novakmilic@mq.edu.au
25 Wally's Walk, B321
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CRO155 or CROA1020
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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 external unit is the third of three introductory Croatian units. It aims to maintain the communication skills that students have already acquired as well as to develop their comprehension and reading ability. It forms an important bridge between introductory and intermediate levels. It completes study towards CEFR levels A2 moving to A2+. |
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:
- ULO1: Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Croatian language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate some aspects of Croatian-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Croatian at elementary level.
- ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- ULO5: Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both Croatian and in English.
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online Quiz | 40% | No | Week 2, Week4 |
| Written assignment | 40% | No | Week 3, Week 5 |
| Oral Presentation | 20% | No | Week 5 |
Online Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 2, Week4
Weighting: 40%
This assessment task will be delivered in two separate online quizzes each worth 20 marks. Quizzes consist of both closed (e.g. multiple-choice, matching) and open type questions (e.g. filling the gaps, short answer) and are based on the unit content covered in class and/or online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Croatian at elementary level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both Croatian and in English.
Written assignment
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: Week 3, Week 5
Weighting: 40%
This assessment will be delivered in two separate assignments each worth 20 marks. Students will need to answer a set of questions based on the lecture content covered in class and/or online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Croatian language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Croatian at elementary level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both Croatian and in English.
Oral Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
Oral Presentation is to be delivered in the last week of the term. It can be done in person (on-campus) or online. Students are required to prepare a 3-5-minute speech on a familiar topic in advance and present it to the examiner. In the second part of the presentation, students will need to answer simple questions asked by the examiner relating to the prepared speech and/or topics covered in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Croatian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate some aspects of Croatian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both Croatian and in English.
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
For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
Required Textbooks
Marica Čilaš-Mikuiić, et. al. Hrvatski za početnike 1, Udžbenik i rječnik (Zagreb, Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada) with a CD.
Marica Čilaš-Mikulić, et, al. Hrvatski za početnike 1, Vježbenica i gramatički pregled (Zagreb: Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada).
All unit texts/materials will be available for purchase from the Croatian Studies Foundation (contact your tutor for more information).
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ 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. The preferred operating system is Windows 10 or equivalent.
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 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
Unit Schedule
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Week 1 (30/11 – 06/12) |
Nominative and Accusative of nouns and personal pronouns Possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns Present tense Family, friends, everyday life |
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Week 2 (07/12 – 13/12) |
Locative, Dative and Instrumental of nouns and personal pronouns Past tense Hobbies, sports, work, free time, travel |
Quiz 1 due |
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Week 3 (14/12– 20/12) |
Genitive of nouns and personal pronouns Future tense December and Christmas customs, food & drink, events, holidays |
Assignment 1 due |
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(21/12 – 03/01) |
Recess |
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Week 4 (04/01 – 10/01) |
Numbers (cardinal and ordinal), months, dates, seasons Birthdays, anniversaries, important dates, famous Croatians |
Quiz 2 due |
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Week 5 (11/01 – 19/01) |
Vocative of nouns and personal pronouns Imperative Revision |
Assignment 2 due Oral presentation |
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
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 help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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.
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
This unit provides advanced learners with the opportunity to work towards language skills at level A2, the second level on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Through engagement with the Croatian language in a range of contexts, the unit invites you to develop the ability to
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.