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ICLS1200: Language Hybrids and Cultural Fusions

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Language mixtures like Frenglish, Mednyj Aleut, or Gadal are a worldwide reality today. This unit explores language fusions and cultural hybridity against the backdrop of globalisation as a source of innovation. It lays the foundations for the study of phenomena like metrolingualism, and how languages can clash, collide, and fuse to form new meanings. A learning goal is to apply the practice of language mixing to multilingual communities through the lens of cultural stability. This process affects ideas about cultural heritage, imperfect translation, and the formation of multiple identities in language communities like Australia's Gurundji Kriol.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	International Comparative Literature and Translation Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Benjamin Nickl, benjamin.nickl@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	student in-class presentation (individual and/or group) oral student presentation delivered in class, including presentation plan	25%	Multiple weeks	15 minutes/equivalent to 1500 words
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Assignment	4xonline blog posts online blog post on CANVAS/individual student reflection	12%	Multiple weeks	4x150words
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Assignment	4xonline peer blog posts online peer review posts on CANVAS/student peer commentary	8%	Multiple weeks	4x100 words
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Assignment	project outline draft outline description provided by student on their final project for feedback	20%	Week 09 Due date: 30 Apr 2021 at 23:55	500words
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Assignment	final project unit project	35%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Jun 2021 at 23:55	3000words
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Assessment summary

Additional assessment details provided on CANVAS.

Assessment criteria

This unit uses common result grades as detailed on the Current Students website.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

standard late penalties apply

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to unit; assessment information; welcome activity;	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Introduction to Theory	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Introduction to Theory	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Introduction to Theory	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Applied Contexts	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Applied Contexts	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Applied Contexts	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Applied Contexts	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Critical Thinking: Challenges, Developments, Opportunities	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Critical Thinking: Challenges, Developments, Opportunities	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Critical Thinking: Challenges, Developments, Opportunities	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Critical Thinking: Challenges, Developments, Opportunities	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Final unit session: wrapping up; cultural hybridity and language fusion in review	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance for this unit is required as per FASS resolution for student attendance/undergraduate handbook 2020. Please note: this unit is taught in a 2-hour seminar format.

Active participation and preparation for class is required.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through CANVAS.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. work in groups or individually to prepare and present an argument on a class topic.
LO2. identify and describe processes of language hybridity and cultural fusions.
LO3. communicate complex ideas and data effectively to diverse audiences through context-dependent forms of communication.
LO4. compare processes of language hybridity and cultural fusions in different national and cultural contexts.
LO5. apply the class content to research, find, and analyse examples of language hybridity and cultural fusions in other settings.
LO6. demonstrate a deeper understanding of issues arising from clashing cultures and multilingual societies in writing and in oral presentations.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Feedback from students has been used to update this unit. The theory framework has been updated and more time will be spent on key concepts. More guests will appear to add nuance to complex theory concepts and to create an interactive space for debate and discussion.

Additional information

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit. All readings/materials will be available via CANVAS.

Site visit guidelines

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Disclaimer

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

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