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INTS1000 – Language and Communication: Cultural Contexts

2024 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor and tutor
John Severn
john.severn@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit introduces students to the concepts of culture, language, and communication, and explores how they operate in the context of intercultural communication. Exploring the relationship between language, culture, identity, and representation, this unit explores how these concepts play out in a range of real-world settings. Exploring a range of case studies, the unit seeks to develop students' global mobility through analytical and critical engagement with communication in intercultural settings.

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 factual knowledge about a range of European & Asian languages and cultures and apply it to debates on communication and identity.
  • ULO2: apply knowledge about different theoretical approaches to culture, language, and representation.
  • ULO3: analyse and reflect critically on different concepts of culture, language, to demonstrate how culture and language as practices function to allow representation(s).
  • ULO4: explain and analyse a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
  • ULO5: apply research skills on a topic provided, with initial guidance through lectures and tutorials.
  • ULO6: identify and apply conventions of academic research and writing.
  • ULO7: work and collaborate with others effectively.

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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs) will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Quizzes 40% No 11-12/3/24; 1-2/4/24; 13-14/5/24 (8.00-23.55)
Written analysis 45% No Sunday 2/06/24, 23.55
Active participation 15% No Ongoing

Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: 11-12/3/24; 1-2/4/24; 13-14/5/24 (8.00-23.55)
Weighting: 40%

 

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of material covered in the unit through online quizzes. Further information pertaining to the task can be found on the iLearn site for the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • demonstrate factual knowledge about a range of European & Asian languages and cultures and apply it to debates on communication and identity.
  • apply knowledge about different theoretical approaches to culture, language, and representation.
  • analyse and reflect critically on different concepts of culture, language, to demonstrate how culture and language as practices function to allow representation(s).

Written analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Sunday 2/06/24, 23.55
Weighting: 45%

 

Through a written report, students will apply theoretical concepts covered in the course to practical situations. Further information pertaining to the task can be found on the iLearn site for the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • demonstrate factual knowledge about a range of European & Asian languages and cultures and apply it to debates on communication and identity.
  • apply knowledge about different theoretical approaches to culture, language, and representation.
  • analyse and reflect critically on different concepts of culture, language, to demonstrate how culture and language as practices function to allow representation(s).
  • explain and analyse a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
  • apply research skills on a topic provided, with initial guidance through lectures and tutorials.
  • identify and apply conventions of academic research and writing.

Active participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%

 

Students will demonstrate active engagement in class with weekly content. Further information pertaining to the task can be found on the iLearn site for the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • demonstrate factual knowledge about a range of European & Asian languages and cultures and apply it to debates on communication and identity.
  • apply knowledge about different theoretical approaches to culture, language, and representation.
  • analyse and reflect critically on different concepts of culture, language, to demonstrate how culture and language as practices function to allow representation(s).
  • explain and analyse a range of issues related to cultural and cross-cultural questions.
  • work and collaborate with others effectively.

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

Delivery and Resources

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

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

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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.

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 connect.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

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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 2024.01 of the Handbook