Discourse Studies PG (11392.1)

Required texts

Required texts:

Flowerdew, J. (2013). Discourse in English language education. Routledge. (E-book available via the Canvas Reading list)
Celce-Murcia, M. & Olshtain, E. (2000). Discourse and context in language teaching. CUP.

Additional useful references:

Paltridge, B. (2022). Discourse analysis: An introduction. Bloomsbury. (E-book available via the Canvas Reading list)

Wong, J., & Waring, H. Z. (2021). Conversation analysis and second language pedagogy: A guide for ESL/EFL teachers. Routledge.

(E-book available via the Canvas Reading list)

AND
Have, P. T. (2007). Doing conversation analysis: A practical guide. Sage.
Hutchby & Wooffitt (2008). Conversation analysis. Polity press.
Hyland, K. (ed.).(2013). Discourse studies reader: Essential Excerpts. Bloomsbury academic.
Jaworski, A. & Coupland, N. (eds.)  (2006). The discourse reader (2nd edition). Routledge.
Wodak, R & Meyer, M. (2010). Methods of critical discourse analysis. Sage.

Waring, H.(2016)Theorizing Pedagogical Interaction Insights from Conversation Analysis. Routledge. 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and is at the discretion of the unit convener.

All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct assessment item to the right submission  section. Assignments must be submitted  in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant Canvas site. If the unit convener and/or lecturer are unable to access a submission, a standard late penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late may be applied until the assignment is made accessible.

Artificial Intelligence

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

1. The Unit Convener has authorised its use for that assessment;
2. The student uses it in the way that the assessment instructions allow for;
3. The student fully acknowledges its use, with appropriate citations and references. Each referencing guide provided by the Library provides advice on how to appropriately reference the use of GenAI in-text.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not allowed for that assessment. If students are unsure, they should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

Students should be aware that the University of Canberra utilises GenAI detection software. Suspected instances of unauthorised GenAI use may lead to a Learning Validation Conversation' designed to provide assurance that a student is able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to meet required learning outcomes. Students who are suspected of having misused GenAI in assessment may be required to attend a summary inquiry for suspected misconduct.

Special assessment requirements

Additional unit information:

a. An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
b. Students should keep a copy of any assessment item that has been submitted.
c. Moderation is used in the TESOL courses to maintain agreed standards in the assessment of student work through a valid, consistent and transparent process, in line with the UC Assessment policy. 10% of submissions will be moderated for each assessment item in each unit.  In addition, when the work of a student is awarded a mark or grade that leads to a FAIL grade in the unit, the assignment will be moderated by another academic in the field before the final grades are released to students.
d. In the case of illness, misadventure or unavoidable commitments, participants should contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible.
e. If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter.

f. Provision of valid documentation

Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.

Assessment format requirements:

• Font: Times or Times New Roman or an easy to read font
• Size: 12 size font
• Spacing: 1.5 or double
• Referencing style: APA style. (Info found on http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing)
• Use page numbering and adhere to the word limit.
• Check your work carefully for spelling and grammatical errors.
• Use standard margins
• Please submit your assignments in a single Microsoft Word document.
• References should be listed on a separate page, be attached to the end of your assignment (but before any appendices), and consist of several references. Please note that only references appearing in the assignment text should be listed on your page of references.
• Use of Gen AI is to be employed ethically and appropriately in this unit. Please check Assessment instructions for more details.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Students are expected to attend classes, prepare for and participate in tutorial activities, read the required readings and other sources, work in groups and complete all assessment items to the best of their ability. They should also consult the lecturer when in doubt.

The time devoted to the unit would normally consist of:
Reading (required texts and additional readings) - 40 hours
Lectures and tutorials - 30 hours
Canvas activities and consultation - 20 hours
Assessment items - 60 hours

Participation requirements

Your engagement in both synchronous and asynchronous sessions will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of engagement may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have word processing and IT skills to allow them to fully engage in the unit through Canvas and to complete their assessment. This includes basic word processing skills, engagement in Canvas activities, posting messages, uploading video and audio files, uploading assignments, and using the library catalogue and library databases. Students should ensure they have access to a computer and a safe workspace to complete the online activities.

In-unit costs

This unit utilises e-resources subscribed to by the UC Library. These can be accessed, at no additional cost to students, via the unit Canvas site.

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

Additional information

Provision of information to the group: Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only).  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly.  The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

Use of student email account: The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

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