MARKING RUBRICS

All assessment tasks will be graded using a rubric, which outlines the criteria and standards for each grade descriptor. Rubrics for each task can be found on the unit's iLearn site. 

PENALTIES

1. 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. 

2. Word Limit Penalty

• Written assessment tasks submitted that are under or over the word length by more than 10% will be penalised with a 10% penalty (of the total possible mark).

3. Citation and Referencing techniques Penalty

• Turnitin is a 'text-matching' software which is designed to educate students regarding appropriate citation and referencing techniques. Turnitin is also used to provide MQ with confidence in the academic integrity of students work. 
• All assessment tasks will be marked according to the MQ Academic Integrity Policy and the schedule of penalties.

EXTENSION REQUESTS

• Important: The granting of extensions is subject to the University's Special Consideration Policy and can only be granted by applying for Special Consideration through AskMQ.
• See Accessibility Statement below.

UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

This unit will be structured following a Flipped classroom model, which describes a reversal of traditional teaching where students gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading or lecture videos, and then class time is used to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge through strategies such as problem-solving, discussion or debates. The unit will be taught via a blended delivery of content and instruction using a multi-media approach such as video lectures, 3D digital artefacts and visualisations. The learning materials will be a combination of pre-recorded lectures produced by Macquarie University academic staff as well as links to a variety of new media, such as audio recordings/podcasts, blogs, think pieces, and/or social media posts created by local and international scholars. Through such approaches you will develop transferrable skills and analytical capacities that can be applied across various professional and academic settings. 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

iLearn will play a pivotal role throughout the session and will be your central hub for information and instructions. Each week will be structured as follows:

♦  BEFORE DISCUSSION | Building Knowledge, Values & Skills

Step 1 | Preparation 

• Watch the pre-recorded lecture materials available via iLearn.
• Complete the weekly assigned activities, source analyses and/or readings in preparation for the weekly tutorial discussion (face-to-face or via the online discussion forum). 

♦  DURING DISCUSSION | Applying Knowledge, Values & Skills

Step 2 | Engage with your peers 

• Lead/participate in group discussion and participate in the weekly activities in the class tutorial and/or via the online tutorial discussion forum.

♦  AFTER DISCUSSION | Consolidating and Reflecting on Learning

Step 3 | Consolidate your knowledge

• At the end of the week, complete any outstanding tasks for the week and work on upcoming assessment tasks.
• Engage with a series of optional exercises and extension tasks on iLearn such as writing a short reflection on the weekly learning (e.g.readings, lecture content and/or tutorial discussion) in your learning journal or adding an item to the unit Glossary.

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS

There are no required textbooks for this unit. All reading materials are provided through Leganto, MQ's reading list management system, and the MQ library.

CONSULTATION TIMES

Each week your convenor, Dr AAlexandra Woods, will offer consultation times via Zoom to allow you to ask questions about the weekly content, the assessments or advice on resources etc... Everyone is welcome to attend! The booking procedures are listed on iLearn.

• Click here for a summary of the basics of Zoom from the MQ L&T Blog.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITILES 

The subject matter you will encounter in this unit is designed to challenge your preconcieved notions and understandings of how archaeological knowledge is formed and it is crucial that you are aware of your resonsibilities as a student:

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

The guidelines for how to communicate using online communication tools are called Netiquette (or internet etiquette). Please refer to the complete Netiquette guidelines and always apply the following protocols in your online engagement.

In short, always use equitable and inclusive language; acknowledge everyone's contributions; respect other people's point of view and perspectives; be non-judgemental and supportive; be aware and mindful of cultural differences; and be careful with humour and sarcasm in case the format does not fully convey your intended meaning.

This unit is intended for all students, including those with mental or physical disabilities, illness, injuries, impairments, or any other condition that tends to negatively affect one’s equal access to education. If, at any point in the session, you find yourself not able to fully access the space, content, and experience of this course, you are welcome (but not required) to contact me. It is never too late to request accommodations -- our bodies and circumstances are diverse and continuously changing. 

For students with accessibility requirements, I encourage you to contact Accessibility Services to ensure that we, as an institution, are supporting your learning. By making a plan through Accessibility Services, you can ensure accommodation without disclosing any information to your course convenors.

There are also a range of resources on campus that serve to support and improve student learning and wellbeing, including the Learning Skills Unit, Peer Support programs, resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, English Language support, and Student Wellbeing support and resources. Please reach out to these programs or contact me directly for further information. 

Please know I am here to support you as best I can, in this unit and beyond, and your success in this unit is very important to me. I would like to see us all working together, supporting each other and ultimately recognise and acknowledge the (challenging) circumstances we all find ourselves in. 

As convenor, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Country upon which Macquarie University is situated, the Wallumattagal people of the Dharug nation; the Country upon which we will teach this unit from, the Wangal people of the Eora Nation (Inner West, Sydney), & the Country where each of you are living, learning & working from this session. We recognise Traditional Custodians continuing connection to the Land, waters, & culture, & thank them for protecting this coastline & its ecosystems since time immemorial. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. We respect all Elders past & present, & all First Nations peoples who are enrolled in this unit.

The Department of History and Archaeology would like to acknowledge and advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the content of AHIS2250 and AHIX2250 may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.