Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Emilio Lomonaco
Contact via 98507025
Room B312 - 25B Wally's Walk
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ITAL3010 or ITL310
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit students develop their ability to follow complex lines of argument in spoken and written texts in Italian in a range of genres and to identify and extract key information. The unit focuses on practicing skills in expressing and defending sophisticated arguments and opinions and employing strategies to understand and respond to unfamiliar material in preparation for applying language knowledge to social and professional situations. Students will use their judgement in decision-making around communicative tasks (written, oral, spontaneous and prepared) in meaningful everyday contexts. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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On-Line quizzes | 25% | No | 15:00 12/8/2021; 15:00 9/9/2021; 15:00 28/10/2021 |
Written Assignments (Compiti con voto) | 15% | No | 23:59 25/08/2021; 23:59 30/09/2021; 23:59 21/10/2021 |
Voicethread Recording | 10% | No | 23:59 1/8/21;8/8/21;22/8/21;12/9/21;10/10/21 |
Weekly Preparation and Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Oral Assessment | 10% | No | 11:00 01/11/2021 |
Final test | 30% | No | 15:00 04/11/2021 |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 15:00 12/8/2021; 15:00 9/9/2021; 15:00 28/10/2021
Weighting: 25%
Online assessment covering individual book chapters and revision work.
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 23:59 25/08/2021; 23:59 30/09/2021; 23:59 21/10/2021
Weighting: 15%
Written tasks in Italian. Grammar exercises, comprehension questions and original compositions are included.
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: 23:59 1/8/21;8/8/21;22/8/21;12/9/21;10/10/21
Weighting: 10%
Audio and/or video recording of comments, in Italian, on topics covered during the course.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material. This includes online forum discussions.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 11:00 01/11/2021
Weighting: 10%
The oral assessment will be a conversation in Italian between the student and the tutor. The assessment will be based on topics covered during the course.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 15:00 04/11/2021
Weighting: 30%
Final test covering all material studied in unit.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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.
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.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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
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.
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook