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INTS3000 – International Studies Intercultural Program

2024 – Session 1, Online-flexible, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Main contact
Benedicte Andre
benedicte.andre@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
By appointment
Co-convenor
Jane Hanley
jane.hanley@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
By appointment
Credit points Credit points
40
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Exchange-based programs: completion of 130cp, intermediate language level, WAM of 65, and permission by special approval. Students with a WAM below 65 (but at least 60) may be eligible for INTS3000 if they achieve a WAM of 65 in their specialisation language units.
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit is a core requirement of the Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) and is offered on a pass/fail basis. Completion of this unit is generally through an immersive program taken primarily in the language and culture of the student's BIS specialisation. Students who do not meet the entry criteria for exchange-based INTS3000 programs may be eligible for a modified program. Alternatives to undertaking an exchange program are available where undertaking exchange is not possible (for documented, unavoidable, and serious reasons). To be eligible to enrol in INTS3000, students will need to complete INTS3000 application milestones and demonstrate clear degree progression criteria related to WAM and intermediate or above language outcomes. More information on these milestones and criteria will be communicated to BIS students via student email in their first session of enrolment. Students must ensure they are aware of the requirements and must ensure that they begin the application process for INTS3000 at least one year in advance.

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: express nuanced understandings of how language and culture interact, and evidence ability to apply language to solving real-world tasks.
  • ULO2: show awareness of differences and similarities between language use in their native language or culture and the target language or culture, as well as thoughtful understandings of how to negotiate difficulties that arise during cross-cultural and/or cross-linguistic interactions
  • ULO3: increase their ability to clearly express, detail, defend, and/or promote ideas in public situations, through their native language and/or target language
  • ULO4: skilfully interact and/or work with others to accomplish complex tasks, identify the dynamics present within diverse groups and use intercultural knowledge to strategically engage with other actors to enhance communities.

General Assessment Information

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
Intensive Immersive Course 80% No Ongoing
Critical Reflection 20% No 23/06/2024, 23:59.

Intensive Immersive Course

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 400 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 80%

 

Students are required to satisfactorily complete the components of their approved program of study. The backup supplementary task for this assessment task must be an equivalent program or experience, arranged by the student with the host institution, or with degree coordinator when applicable.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • express nuanced understandings of how language and culture interact, and evidence ability to apply language to solving real-world tasks.
  • show awareness of differences and similarities between language use in their native language or culture and the target language or culture, as well as thoughtful understandings of how to negotiate difficulties that arise during cross-cultural and/or cross-linguistic interactions
  • increase their ability to clearly express, detail, defend, and/or promote ideas in public situations, through their native language and/or target language
  • skilfully interact and/or work with others to accomplish complex tasks, identify the dynamics present within diverse groups and use intercultural knowledge to strategically engage with other actors to enhance communities.

Critical Reflection

Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 23/06/2024, 23:59.
Weighting: 20%

 

Students will produce a video wherein they discuss and reflect upon their experiences during the placement. The video should touch on an issue relating to what the student has learned, how they overcame challenges, how the experience related to their overall program of study, and the ways in which they will employ what they learned in the future study and/or community engagement. The backup supplementary task for this assessment task is a diary discussing the experience.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • express nuanced understandings of how language and culture interact, and evidence ability to apply language to solving real-world tasks.
  • show awareness of differences and similarities between language use in their native language or culture and the target language or culture, as well as thoughtful understandings of how to negotiate difficulties that arise during cross-cultural and/or cross-linguistic interactions
  • increase their ability to clearly express, detail, defend, and/or promote ideas in public situations, through their native language and/or target language
  • skilfully interact and/or work with others to accomplish complex tasks, identify the dynamics present within diverse groups and use intercultural knowledge to strategically engage with other actors to enhance communities.

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

In 2024, INTS3000 will be split into two streams, the Overseas Intercultural Program and the Sydney-based Intercultural Program. Both streams ought to abide by the assessment due-dates listed above. Extensions will be granted if you cannot meet the deadline for reasons outside of your control (conflicting exam schedule at host university; conflicting schedule for approved activities as part of the Sydney-based program). You will be required to inform your unit convenor. Please keep check iLearn regularly for updates.

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.

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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.

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Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook