ENGL 2068 - Pacific Literature Study Tour: Tonga
North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2017
-
General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 2068 Course Pacific Literature Study Tour: Tonga Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Quadmester 4 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 13 hours per week - students will travel to Tonga in late November/early December Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I Arts courses Biennial Course Offered odd years Assessment Seminar presentations (10%); textual analysis 1,000 words (20%); 2 x personal reflections 1,000 (10% each) = 20%; research (major) essay plan 1,000 words (10%); research (major) essay 4,500 words (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Mandy Treagus
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
-
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary Pacific literature and culture 2 Demonstrate capacity to identify and critically examine the specifics of each text’s engagement with its historical, political and cultural context 3 Develop oral and written analytic and critical skills through the contextualised discussion of a range of texts, and through close reading and critical analysis of selected Pacific texts 4 Demonstrate research skills, ability to synthesise a range of information and argument, and capacity to formulate and articulate considered points of view in writing 5 Participate in productive and respectful discussion with peers 6 Critically engage with a range of postcolonial theories, including De-colonisation and Pasifika approaches 7 Respectfully engage with another culture in a study abroad situation University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3, 4, 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 3, 4, 5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 4, 5, 6, 7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
5, 6, 7 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will have be taught in three distinct phases: (1) cultural orientation, reading and discussion (2) in-country immersion, including a range of specific cultural experiences, and; (3) continuing reflection, writing and discussion in Adelaide on return.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This course is taught intensively over four weeks.
3 x 3-hour seminars in weeks 1 and 4 18 hours per semester 14 hours of in-country seminars in weeks 2 and 3 28 hours per semester 17 hours reading per week 68 hours per semester 16 hours research per week 64 hours per semester 16 hours assignment preparation per week 64 hours per semester 17.5 hours additional study per week 70 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
This course is taught intensively over four weeks.Schedule Week 1 Introduction/preparation seminars in Adelaide Week 2 In-country study in Tonga Week 3 In-country study in Tonga Week 4 Assignment preparation/conclusion seminars in Adelaide Specific Course Requirements
Students must have a valid passport. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Seminar presentation Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 1000 word textual analysis Formative and Summative 20% 1-6 2 x 1000 word personal reflection papers Formative and Summative 20% 1-6 1000 word research essay plan Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 4500 word research essay Formative and Summative 40% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at seminars is compulsory.Assessment Detail
Seminar presentations (10%): students participate in seminars and orally present information on various topics to the group.
1000 word textual analysis (20%): students submit a textual analysis on selected texts.
2 x 1000 word personal reflections (20%): students submit a record of their experiences and thoughts in regard to Pacific literature.
1000 word essay plan (10%): students submit an essay plan on their chosen research topic.
4500 word essay (40%): students submit a major essay on their chosen research topic.Submission
Information available on enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
-
Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
-
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
-
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
-
Fraud Awareness
Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.
The 成人大片 is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The 成人大片 therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
