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INTS3010 – International Studies Project

2023 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Shirley Chan
shirley.chan@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Permission by special approval
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit uses key themes to explore language and cultural contexts. Students will work in groups with relevant staff in Languages and Cultures undertaking projects in one of the languages and cultures offered in the Department. Assessment is by individual projects which allow students to accomplish identified goals in relation to literature, theatre, film, music, fine arts, education, or linguistics, to examine relationships between language and culture and demonstrate the application of advanced skills in languages and cultures. Students will use language(s) they are studying to deepen their understanding of and communicate specialist knowledge in language or culture. Students need to have at least upper intermediate language skills and have completed prior units of study in languages and cultures and articulate their intended project goals in their enrolment request.

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 advanced communication skills, written and oral in language(s) other than English.
  • ULO2: apply independent and analytical judgment to a research, professional or language accreditation project.
  • ULO3: organise and manage a project plan to accomplish an identified goal.
  • ULO4: communicate deep knowledge of a specialist topic in language and culture.
  • ULO5: critically evaluate resources, prioritise relevance and apply to achieving an identified goal.

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. 

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Project goals, plan and timeline 10% No Week 3 Friday 11/08 by 23:55
Comprehension and analysis of texts 20% No Week 6 Friday, 01/09, by 23:55
Oral communication 30% No Week 9, 05/10, 2:00pm (individual presentation time TBC)
Written communication 40% No Week 13, Friday, 05//11 by 23:55

Project goals, plan and timeline

Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 3 Friday 11/08 by 23:55
Weighting: 10%

 

Design project plan.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • organise and manage a project plan to accomplish an identified goal.

Comprehension and analysis of texts

Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 6 Friday, 01/09, by 23:55
Weighting: 20%

 

Comprehension and evaluation of resources.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • apply independent and analytical judgment to a research, professional or language accreditation project.
  • organise and manage a project plan to accomplish an identified goal.
  • critically evaluate resources, prioritise relevance and apply to achieving an identified goal.

Oral communication

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 9, 05/10, 2:00pm (individual presentation time TBC)
Weighting: 30%

 

Demonstrate project-appropriate communication skills and content relevance.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • demonstrate advanced communication skills, written and oral in language(s) other than English.
  • communicate deep knowledge of a specialist topic in language and culture.

Written communication

Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 13, Friday, 05//11 by 23:55
Weighting: 40%

 

Produce carefully articulated and project-specific written communications engaging with the language you are studying and the communicative context and purposes of the project goals. Take into account feedback received in preparatory tasks.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • demonstrate advanced communication skills, written and oral in language(s) other than English.
  • apply independent and analytical judgment to a research, professional or language accreditation project.
  • communicate deep knowledge of a specialist topic in language and culture.
  • critically evaluate resources, prioritise relevance and apply to achieving an identified goal.

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

TIMETABLE

This unit includes an orientation seminar in Week 1 on Thursday at 2:00pm, followed by small group advising with your academic mentor (depending on your language project). Oral presentation in week 9 on Thursday takes place via zoom  - see iLearn for schedule and the zoom link will be announced via iLearn.

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 workshops or collaborating with peers 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.

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

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Student Enquiries

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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 2023.02 of the Handbook