HUS7002 Nguya Goolpanie? What Did You Say? Study Skills

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Examiner: Myra Singh
Moderator: John Williams-Mozley

Rationale

Students contemplating undergraduate study at a tertiary institution are required to demonstrate certain prerequisite skills, knowledge and attitudes before they meet enrolment requirements considered appropriate for acceptance. Whilst the whole of the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) provides for a variety of entrance standards, this course provides the core skills that all students need to acquire in order to successfully undertake further higher education studies. Central to this course is the concept that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be able to take control of and manage their own learning, being confident in the decisions made and pathways selected. Also central is the notion that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as potential university students are expected to display a basic level of achievement in language skills, and an understanding of critical and creative thinking. As the student population, which undertakes IHEPP is diverse in educational, social, geographical and economical circumstances, this course seeks to provide a broad base, which allows each student to begin from their own personal standpoint and develop the necessary qualities required to reach a shared goal. The course is designed to provide optimum flexibility for each student.

Synopsis

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples progress through the program, which requires them to manage their own learning and establish their own future goals through a process of self- development. In this course effective study skills and attitudes will be developed and applied to areas of communication studies. The language skills and writing skills are provided in a broad context to best enable students to continue in the career of their choice.

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Assessment details

Important assessment information

1. Attendance requirements:
   Attendance at the scheduled Residential Schools is COMPULSORY. This is required in order to meet course objectives. It is the student’s responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
   
   
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
   
   
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the Examiner, then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each week late.
   
   
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course and have satisfactorily met attendance requirements.
   
   
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
   
   
6. Examination information:
   The Final Test for this course is a RESTRICTED test. Candidates are allowed to bring writing and drawing instruments, a dictionary, a calculator and one A4 sheet of hand-written “Study Notes” in to the test.
   
   
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   If any deferred or supplementary tests for this course are to be held, the examiner will advise students involved in writing, using the student email system, of the date, time and location.
   
   
8. University Student Policies:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm
   
   

Assessment notes

1. The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
   
   
2. In accordance with University Policy, the Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
   
   
3. The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
   
   
4. Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the Examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
   
   
5. In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next working day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner’s convenience.
   
   
6. Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for a Final Test at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete- Deferred examination); IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete – Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
   
   
7. Students may be required to provide a copy of assignments submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be dispatched to the USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.