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JPNS3050 – Japanese Studies in Action

2025 – Session 3, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Kayo Nakazawa
kayo.nakazawa@mq.edu.au
Contact via via email
C335, Level 3, 25c Wally's Walk
by appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
JPNS1220 or JPNS2020 or JPNS2022 or ARTS1000
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit aims to serve as a transition to the next stage of a student’s career, whether that is entry into the workforce or pursuing further study, by providing an opportunity to reflect on and consolidate the knowledge and insights developed through your degree into a significant project. Students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge in Japanese Studies (language and/or content/area studies) through the project. To successfully complete this unit, it is essential that you exercise your own initiative in managing your project/tasks and work collaboratively and engage with your group members.

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: Critically reflect on and consolidate disciplinary specific knowledge in order to effectively utilise it through your future career. 
  • ULO2: Independently and objectively search for and locate relevant material from a broad range of sources in order to place the project in the appropriate perspectives and contexts. 
  • ULO3: Independently develop and execute an original, comprehensive and ethical project which is based on the investigation, analysis and evaluation of concepts and issues in the field of Japanese studies (language and/or content/area studies). 
  • ULO4: Independently produce clear, reasoned, well-structured oral and/or audiovisual and/or written material, which are correctly referenced. 
  • ULO5: Make effective use of time and resources for efficient and timely planning and completion of tasks. 

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 etc) will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. 

If you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through Service Connect. 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
Project Presentation 30% No 11/01/2026
Portfolio 25% No 18/01/2026
Project 45% No 25/01/2026

Project Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 11/01/2026
Weighting: 30%

 

This task comprises a video presentation of your project and an online self-assessment.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically reflect on and consolidate disciplinary specific knowledge in order to effectively utilise it through your future career. 
  • Independently and objectively search for and locate relevant material from a broad range of sources in order to place the project in the appropriate perspectives and contexts. 
  • Independently develop and execute an original, comprehensive and ethical project which is based on the investigation, analysis and evaluation of concepts and issues in the field of Japanese studies (language and/or content/area studies). 
  • Independently produce clear, reasoned, well-structured oral and/or audiovisual and/or written material, which are correctly referenced. 
  • Make effective use of time and resources for efficient and timely planning and completion of tasks. 

Portfolio

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 18/01/2026
Weighting: 25%

 

For this task, you will be required to complete an online report.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically reflect on and consolidate disciplinary specific knowledge in order to effectively utilise it through your future career. 
  • Independently produce clear, reasoned, well-structured oral and/or audiovisual and/or written material, which are correctly referenced. 
  • Make effective use of time and resources for efficient and timely planning and completion of tasks. 

Project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 25/01/2026
Weighting: 45%

 

For this task, you will be required to submit the product of your project.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically reflect on and consolidate disciplinary specific knowledge in order to effectively utilise it through your future career. 
  • Independently and objectively search for and locate relevant material from a broad range of sources in order to place the project in the appropriate perspectives and contexts. 
  • Independently develop and execute an original, comprehensive and ethical project which is based on the investigation, analysis and evaluation of concepts and issues in the field of Japanese studies (language and/or content/area studies). 
  • Independently produce clear, reasoned, well-structured oral and/or audiovisual and/or written material, which are correctly referenced. 
  • Make effective use of time and resources for efficient and timely planning and completion of tasks. 

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

This unit will be delivered online. All resources can be found on iLearn. 

Unit Schedule

Date Topic
Week 1 (15/12/25 ~ 21/12/25) Unit Introduction (Online Lecture@10 am, Monday 15 January) & Group work
Recess (22/12/25 ~ 4/1/26) Background of Project
Week 2 (5/1/26 ~ 11/1/26) Group Presentation (Interim Report) & Peer Review
Week 3 (12/1/26 ~ 18/1/26) Working on your Project
Week 4 (19/1/26 ~ 25/1/26) Finalising your Project

 

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/

Academic Success

Academic Success 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 the Service Connect Portal, 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 2025.03 of the Handbook