Current Issues in Society (10126.1)

Required texts

Readings are available on the Canvas site both in Modules and under 'Reading Lists'. Students are required to complete weekly readings prior to the first class each week to enable them to participate in discussions and activities. Students must also take notes on readings they find themselves and post these along with the article they have chosen before the beginning of the first workshop as per the unit outline. The notes must be submitted to Canvas unless otherwise stipulated.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assignments are required to be submitted by the due date. If, for any reason, you are unable to do an assignment by the due date you must submit, to the lecturer, a request for an extension in writing before the due date (except in special cases considered reasonable to the lecturer). The request must set out, in detail, the genuine and exceptional reason for requesting the extension. If there is a medical reason for the extension request it must be accompanied by a medical certificate (see below).

Medical certificates. Your medical certificate must clearly state:

• That you were unfit to complete the assignment;
• The date of the medical consultation;
• The period during which you were/are/will be unfit; and
• The severity of your illness.

As an integral part of the learning theory that underpins this unit, students may be asked to re-submit their written assignments if the lecturer and /or tutor decide that the quality of work submitted is not at a reasonable standard that would, as a minimum, gain a Pass level grade. This request will be given in close consultation with the student. Note that a re-submitted assignment can only get a Pass or Fail.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Students are required to attend all classes in order to enhance their engagement in the unit content. There is a strong correlation between participating through attendance and being involved in-class activities and passing the unit.

Required IT skills

You are expected to have the IT skills specified in the Handbook for admission to the course, to be interested to use IT in work and learning and have access to the internet.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

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