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SLAS1210 – C Spanish Studies 3

2022 – Session 1, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Jane Hanley
jane.hanley@mq.edu.au
Contact via Via iLearn
25B Wally's Walk 3.41
Wednesdays 1-2pm
Tutor
Rosa del Pilar Alejandro Asenjo
pilar.alejandro@mq.edu.au
Contact via Via iLearn
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
HSC Spanish Continuers Band 4 and above or Spanish Extension Band E3 and above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit aims to enable students with an existing elementary command of Spanish to become independent users of the Spanish language. It seeks to develop students' skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking in Spanish and further develops students' knowledge of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture. This unit follows a communicative approach and is designed to further develop skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking, and requires continuous revision and engaged study from students. The unit aims to develop students' language skills to B1+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference (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 intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at intermediate level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Spanish and in English.

General Assessment Information

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.

LATENESS POLICY

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. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests, etc.

 

To be very clear:

·         Unless you have applied for special consideration and had your application approved, for each day your assignment is late, 10 marks will be deducted. For example, if you submit your assignment 7 days late, 70 marks will be deducted, which means you will fail that assignment.

·         If your assignment is more than 7 days late (including weekends), you will get 0 marks for your assignment.

These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.

If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Regular Quizzes/Final Test 40% No 17:00 on 20/03/2022, 10/04/2022, 08/05/2022, 05/06/2022
Learning Log and Active Participation 25% No Ongoing activities, log entries due Sundays 17:00
Oral Test 20% No 16:00 01/06/2022
Assignments 15% No 17:00 on 27/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 15/05/2022

Regular Quizzes/Final Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: 17:00 on 20/03/2022, 10/04/2022, 08/05/2022, 05/06/2022
Weighting: 40%

Regular time-limited quizzes and final end of session test including grammar, reading/listening comprehension, written composition.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Spanish and in English.

Learning Log and Active Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Ongoing activities, log entries due Sundays 17:00
Weighting: 25%

Learning log, reflective writing journal and active participation and preparation for unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at intermediate level.

Oral Test

Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 16:00 01/06/2022
Weighting: 20%

Semi-prepared semi-improvised group oral test. Online students will be doing this via a Zoom session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

Assignments

Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 17:00 on 27/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 15/05/2022
Weighting: 15%

Brief assignments on given topics.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at intermediate level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

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 resources:

Vitamina B1 (2020, SGEL), Casarejos et al

Print package: https://www.languageint.com.au/product/14696

Or ebook: https://www.languageint.com.au/product/16302

Times and Locations for classes: Please consult the MQ Timetables Website for up to date information: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ 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.

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:

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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

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)

The unit aims at fostering language skills to level B1, described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook