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INTS7000 – Critique in Language, Literature and Culture Studies
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online 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
Convenor
Tom Baudinette
Contact via Email
By appointment
Jane Hanley
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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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 is designed for students who wish to prepare for higher degree research in Languages and Cultures; for research work that relates to language, literature and/or culture studies in one of the languages/cultures taught at Macquarie. The unit will introduce students to research paradigms in language/literature/culture studies and aims at teaching students critical reading and writing skills in relation to those fields. |
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:
- ULO2: Differentiate between a range of methodologies in related research areas.
- ULO1: Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in language, literature and culture studies.
- ULO3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of various research approaches.
- ULO4: Analyse and evaluate research articles in related disciplines.
- ULO5: Integrate and synthesis information from a range of research.
- ULO6: Respect and engage in diverse disciplinary approaches to and contexts of research in language, literature and culture studies.
- ULO7: Reflect on and adapt to published research in language, literature and culture studies.
General Assessment Information
Late Submissions, Extensions and Supplementary Tests
Assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. If you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in completing an assessment task (in class and/or online), contact the convener or your tutor as soon as possible.
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 Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide).
Examples of Assessment Tasks
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class and/or iLearn.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Methodology Essay | 30% | No | Week 11 |
| Literature Review | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| Participation & Forum Entries | 30% | No | Ongoing |
Methodology Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
In this essay, students will reflect on which methodology, or methodologies, will be appropriate for their thesis project
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in language, literature and culture studies.
- Differentiate between a range of methodologies in related research areas.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of various research approaches.
- Analyse and evaluate research articles in related disciplines.
- Integrate and synthesis information from a range of research.
- Respect and engage in diverse disciplinary approaches to and contexts of research in language, literature and culture studies.
- Reflect on and adapt to published research in language, literature and culture studies.
Literature Review
Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Preliminary literature review for proposed thesis project
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Differentiate between a range of methodologies in related research areas.
- Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in language, literature and culture studies.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of various research approaches.
- Analyse and evaluate research articles in related disciplines.
- Integrate and synthesis information from a range of research.
- Respect and engage in diverse disciplinary approaches to and contexts of research in language, literature and culture studies.
- Reflect on and adapt to published research in language, literature and culture studies.
Participation & Forum Entries
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 30%
Students prepare an online reflective forum each week relating to set readings and discussions in seminars, reflecting on their own evolving research projects
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Differentiate between a range of methodologies in related research areas.
- Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in language, literature and culture studies.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of various research approaches.
- Analyse and evaluate research articles in related disciplines.
- Integrate and synthesis information from a range of research.
- Respect and engage in diverse disciplinary approaches to and contexts of research in language, literature and culture studies.
- Reflect on and adapt to published research in language, literature and culture studies.
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
ECHNOLOGY 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.
- 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://policies.mq.edu.au). 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
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.
Student Code of Conduct
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
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.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook