Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Jane Hanley jane.hanley@mq.edu.au Contact via jane.hanley@mq.edu.au AHH L2 North Wing Friday 12pm Unit Convenor Rosa del Pilar Alejandro Asenjo pilar.alejandro@mq.edu.au Contact via iLearn Please contact Pilar in the first instance with any queries. Tutor Louis Di Paolo louis.di-paolo@mq.edu.au Contact via iLearn
Credit points	Credit points 3
Prerequisites	Prerequisites SPN103 or SPN120 or HSC Spanish extension or continuers band 4 or E3 or E4 Spanish or above
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description This unit follows a communicative approach and is designed to further develop skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking.

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:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Spanish.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

General Assessment Information

Submission of most tasks is via iLearn. All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.

Marking rubrics and indicative samples are provided in the iLearn unit to clarify requirements and standards for each assessment task.

Late Assessment Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
Written/Oral Assignments	20%	No	Ongoing
Quizzes	20%	No	Ongoing
In-class written tests	20%	No	Week 13
In-class oral test	20%	No	Week 13
Participation and self-study	20%	No	Weekly

Written/Oral Assignments

Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%

Written/Oral assignments based on the topics studied in class. Submitted online.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Spanish.

Quizzes

Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%

Online in-class short answer quizzes based on key grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.

In-class written tests

Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%

Written tests to assess comprehension, grammar and composition skills acquired in the course.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.

In-class oral test

Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%

Final oral test to assess communicative skills acquired in the course.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Participation and self-study

Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%

In-class and online individual and group participation and completion and tracking of set activities.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Delivery and Resources

Delivery: Day, Evening, External (Fully online)

Required and recommended resources:

Fuentes. Conversación y gramática. Rusch/Domínguez/Caycedo Garner. (2015) Heinle Cengage Learning. 5th ed. (The 2011 4th edition is an acceptable alternative, however please plan ahead of classes to make sure you can locate all relevant sections in your book for that week's activities.)

Times and Locations for Practicals and Seminars: Please consult the MQ Timetables Website for up to date information: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

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

Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ 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 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. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.

Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.

For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Appeals Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Progression Policy
Assessment Policy
Fitness to Practice Procedure
Grade Appeal Policy
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)

Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct

Results

Results shown in iLearn, 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.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

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.

Graduate Capabilities

Creative and Innovative

Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Spanish.

Assessment tasks

Written/Oral Assignments
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Quizzes
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills

Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Spanish.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Written/Oral Assignments
Quizzes
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Spanish texts.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Quizzes
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Problem Solving and Research Capability

Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Written/Oral Assignments
Quizzes
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Effective Communication

We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Spanish language in a variety of registers.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Spanish through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Spanish.

Assessment tasks

Written/Oral Assignments
Quizzes
In-class written tests
In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens

As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcome

To gain an appreciation of the hispanophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

In-class oral test
Participation and self-study

Changes from Previous Offering

Following a successful trial in 2014, online video consultation schedule is available for external students.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

The unit aims at fostering language skills to level B1, described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.