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CROA1020 – I Croatian Studies 2

2021 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual

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.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jasna Novak Milic
jasna.novakmilic@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
CRO150 or CROA1010
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit seeks to further develop students' skills in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension. The unit provides the framework students can build upon to communicate effectively in Croatian and to immerse themselves in contemporary Croatian culture. Working towards levels A2 in the CEFR.

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

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.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Online quiz 30% No 22:00 09/08/2021; 22:00 30/08/2021; 22:00 11/10/2021
Written Assignment 20% No 22:00 13/09/2021; 22:00 25/10/2021
Oral Presentation 20% No 15.00-17.00 28/10/2021; 18.00-20.00 02/11/2021
Final test online 30% No 15.00-17:00 04/11/2021

Online quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: 22:00 09/08/2021; 22:00 30/08/2021; 22:00 11/10/2021
Weighting: 30%

 

This assessment task will be delivered in three separate online quizzes each worth 10 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: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: 22:00 13/09/2021; 22:00 25/10/2021
Weighting: 20%

 

This assessment will be delivered in two separate assignments each worth 10 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: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 15.00-17.00 28/10/2021; 18.00-20.00 02/11/2021
Weighting: 20%

 

Oral Presentation is to be delivered in the end of the term. It can be done in person (on-campus) or online. Students are required to prepare a short speech on a familiar topic in advance and present it to the class. In the second part of the presentation, students will need to answer several simple questions asked by the examiner and/or peers.

 
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.

Final test online

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 15.00-17:00 04/11/2021
Weighting: 30%

 

This final test assesses the content of the whole unit and consists of both closed (e.g. multiple-choice, matching) and open type questions (e.g. filling the gaps, short answer). It also includes reading comprehension and writing section. Students will complete their final test 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.

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).

Unit Schedule

Week 1 (26/07 – 01/08)

Revision 1-10

 

Week 2 (02/08 – 08/08)

Unit 11: Gdje ste bili?

 

Week 3 (09/08– 15/08)

Unit 12: Planiramo putovanja i izlete

Quiz 1 due 22:00 09/08/2021

Week 4 (16/08 – 22/08)

Unit 13: Male stvari koje život znače

 

Week 5 (23/08 – 29/08)

Unit 14: Školovanje, posao i svakodnevica

 

Week 6 (30/08 – 05/09)

Unit 15: Putujemo zajedno

Quiz 2 due 22:00 30/08/2021

Week 7 (06/09 – 12/09)

Unit 16: Zajedno u Hrvatskoj 

 

 (13/09 – 26/09)

Recess

Assignment 1 due 22:00 13/09/2021

Week 8 (27/09 – 03/10)

Unit 17: Zajedno u Hrvatskoj 

 

Week 9 (04/10 – 10/10)

Unit 18: Zdravlje i sport 

 

Week 10 (11/10 – 17/10)

Unit 19: Volim te!

Quiz 3 due 22:00 11/10/2021

Week 11 (18/10 – 24/10)

Unit 20: Ovo nije zbogom

 

Week 12 (25/10 – 31/10)

Revision

Oral Presentations (Thursday)

Assignment 2 due 22:00 25/10/2021

Oral presentation 15.00-17.00 28/10/2021

Week 13 (01/11 – 07/11)

Oral Presentations (Tuesday)

Final test online (Thursday 3 - 5 pm)

Oral presentation  18.00-20.00 02/11/2021

Final test online 15.00-17:00 04/11/2021

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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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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.

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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.