General Information
World Languages provides you with an insight into a fascinating world of human languages. The innovative subject prepares you for the challenges of language learning and gives you the opportunity to ‘taste’ languages which you can study at Bond University. The subject explores how languages are interconnected with communities and their cultures, why we all sound different and how languages we speak condition our world view. You will also learn why learning languages can be difficult and why the advantages of you learning an additional language are monumental. You will have a unique opportunity to explore and sample the four languages offered by the Faculty of Society and Design: Spanish, French, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. This language education subject can either be taken as an introduction to learning the language of your choice, or as an elective. The subject aims to reinforce your love and enthusiasm for languages, the way they express cultures and help us become global citizens.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: LING11-102 Subject title: World Languages Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2020 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: Due to the nature of the subject which involves sampling learning different languages and exploring different cultures, the attendance in the sessions is essential for preparation and completion of assessment tasks. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | LING11-102 |
| Subject title: | World Languages |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2020 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Due to the nature of the subject which involves sampling learning different languages and exploring different cultures, the attendance in the sessions is essential for preparation and completion of assessment tasks. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Journal Submit a written reflective journal including reflections on learning Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures. Compare and contrast the experience of learning different languages and cultures and how that relates to your first language and culture. (week 7, Friday, 5pm) 30.00% Week 7 1,2,3,4 Project Present a webinar (PowerPoint) promoting the study of the language and culture of your choice to your friends or the professionals in your discipline: for example, Spanish for Language Teachers or Japanese for Business People. Part 1: A webinar; Part 2: Submitting the Poster Rationale (Reasons for the choice: 500 words, submit in class) 60.00% Week 11 1,2,3,4 *Class Participation Participation in online classes, activities and discussions. 10.00% Weekly 1,2,3,4 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Journal | Submit a written reflective journal including reflections on learning Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures. Compare and contrast the experience of learning different languages and cultures and how that relates to your first language and culture. (week 7, Friday, 5pm) | 30.00% | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project | Present a webinar (PowerPoint) promoting the study of the language and culture of your choice to your friends or the professionals in your discipline: for example, Spanish for Language Teachers or Japanese for Business People. Part 1: A webinar; Part 2: Submitting the Poster Rationale (Reasons for the choice: 500 words, submit in class) | 60.00% | Week 11 | 1,2,3,4 |
| *Class Participation | Participation in online classes, activities and discussions. | 10.00% | Weekly | 1,2,3,4 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
The University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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1. Introduction to World Languages
Introduction to the Subject and the languages of the World.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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2. Why learn languages?
Reasons and advantages of learning additional languages.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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3. Assessment Workshops
Working on 1. Your reflective journal and 2. Designing and delivering your presentation.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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4. Learning languages: why is it so difficult?
Difficulties in language learning: cognitive, affective and behavioural.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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5 & 6: Snapshot: Spanish language and culture
Spanish as a global language, Spanish sounds, writing and basic communication in Spanish.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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7 & 8: Snapshot: Japanese language and culture
Japanese as a global language, Japanese sounds, writing and basic communication in Japanese.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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9-10: Snapshot: French language and culture
French as a global language, French sounds, writing and basic communication in French.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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11. Student presentations
Students will present a webinar via Collaborate Ultra promoting language and culture in a specific context, either to their friends or to colleagues in their chosen professions.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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12. Becoming a Global Citizen
Developing Intercultural Competence.
SLOs included
- Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
- Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
- Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
- Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.