Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Chavalin Svetanant
Contact via email
B309, Level 3, 25b Wally's Walk
Tuesday, 14:00-15:00
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Learning and using languages requires navigating the complexities of human interaction. This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of how language functions as a social tool and is used to negotiate complex systems of interaction in our increasingly globalised everyday life. With the aim to facilitate students' understanding of foreign languages and language learning, the unit covers a wide variety of key concepts including language systems, language acquisition, and socio-cultural variation in languages. Class discussions employ examples from multiple languages, and require active study that develops both practical language skills and understanding of key concepts. By the end of this unit, students will develop autonomous learning skills, an appreciation of major theories on language, and a deep awareness of the importance of intercultural communicative competence within our daily lives. Lectures will be delivered in English. Tutorials will be offered in either English or one of the languages taught in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, incorporating concrete language and cultural activities in relation to LOTE. |
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 Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Online Quizzes | 30% | No | 23:55 PM on Mondays 15/08/2022, 05/09/22, 10/10/22, 31/10/22 |
Presentation | 20% | No | 23:55 on Monday, 03/10/22 |
Essay | 30% | No | 23:55 on Friday, 04/11/22 |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Students demonstrate active engagement with the weekly content in class and online. Further details on iLearn.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 PM on Mondays 15/08/2022, 05/09/22, 10/10/22, 31/10/22
Weighting: 30%
Students demonstrate active engagement with the weekly content in class or online.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 23:55 on Monday, 03/10/22
Weighting: 20%
Students research a topic and speak to the class, demonstrating concrete language and culture knowledge and using texts in LOTE.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 23:55 on Friday, 04/11/22
Weighting: 30%
Students engage with the content of the unit to write an analytical research essay demonstrating their awareness and understanding of key concepts in language acquisition, theories in linguistics and intercultural communication, and application to example(s) in LOTE.
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
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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.
The unit schedule is provided in INTS2001 iLearn.
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
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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
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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 2022.02 of the Handbook