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INTS2001 – Language in Use

2023 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor & Japanese tutor
Chavalin Svetanant
chavalin.svetanant@mq.edu.au
Contact via By email
B309, Level 3, 25b Wally's Walk
Monday, 13:30-14:30
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above OR CHIN1210 OR CHIN2010 OR CROA1210 OR CROA2010 OR FREN1210 OR FREN2010 OR GRMN1210 OR GRMN2010 OR ITAL1210 OR ITAL2010 OR MGRK1210 OR MGRK2010 OR RUSS1210 OR RUSS2010 OR SLAS1210 OR SLAS2010
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

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: Demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively in the target language across a range of contexts and via a variety of different communicative mediums.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe, and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of language and human interaction.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theories relating to language learning, linguistics, and their applications.
  • ULO4: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use in a variety of intercultural contexts.

General Assessment Information

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. 

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 dates.

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
Participation 20% No Ongoing
Online Quizzes 30% No 23:55 on Mondays 14/08/23, 04/09/23, 09/10/23, 30/10/23
Presentation 20% No 23:55 on Monday, 02/10/23
Essay 30% No 23:55 on Friday, 03/11/23

Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%

 

Students demonstrate active engagement with the weekly content. Further details on iLearn.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively in the target language across a range of contexts and via a variety of different communicative mediums.
  • Identify, describe, and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of language and human interaction.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theories relating to language learning, linguistics, and their applications.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use in a variety of intercultural contexts.

Online Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 on Mondays 14/08/23, 04/09/23, 09/10/23, 30/10/23
Weighting: 30%

 

Students demonstrate active engagement with the weekly content.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, describe, and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of language and human interaction.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theories relating to language learning, linguistics, and their applications.

Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 23:55 on Monday, 02/10/23
Weighting: 20%

 

Students research a topic and present it, demonstrating concrete language and culture knowledge and using texts in LOTE.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively in the target language across a range of contexts and via a variety of different communicative mediums.
  • Identify, describe, and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of language and human interaction.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theories relating to language learning, linguistics, and their applications.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use in a variety of intercultural contexts.

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 23:55 on Friday, 03/11/23
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.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively in the target language across a range of contexts and via a variety of different communicative mediums.
  • Identify, describe, and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of language and human interaction.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theories relating to language learning, linguistics, and their applications.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use in a variety of intercultural contexts.

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

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.

Unit Schedule

The unit schedule is provided in INTS2001 iLearn.

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.

Unit information based on version 2023.04 of the Handbook