1) Individual reflection note (20%) Each student is required to submit a written reflection note about the Required Readings. This reflection note must: 
a)    ask one (1) substantive question about EACH item of the Required Readings listed in the Reading Guide. The Reading Guide will be released prior to class start. 
b)    provide a brief explanation (up to 200 words) as to why and how your question is interesting and/or important to your understanding of the Required Reading.
c)    have the total number of words (all inclusive) up to 2000 words.
This reflection note must be submitted to Canvass no later than 6.00pm on May 3, 2024 Sydney, Australia time.

This Reflection Note will be graded based on: 1) the clarity of the question; 2) demonstrated understanding of the Required Reading; and 3) conformity with the required format and structure (see below). 

Format and Structure 
-    Cover page: Student ID, date of submission and word count
-    Structure: follow the listing of Required Readings at the end of each session in the Reading Guide. 

Late submissions will not be graded. Words exceeding 2000 words will not be read. The outcome of a grant of special consideration application may include an alternative task, at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator.

2) Structured class participation (20%)

Students will work in groups. Each student will be “on call” and/or panelist for specific assignment as listed in the Reading Guide under “Student Activity”. 

Students will be assigned to five groups: 

• Group 1: students whose last name starts with letter A to H
• Group 2: students whose last name starts with letter J to L
• Group 3: students whose last name starts with letter M to S
• Group 4: students whose last name starts with letter T to X
• Group 5: students whose last name starts with letter Y to Z

Class participation is individually graded based on: a) the presence of the student; b) the quantity and quality of participation in answering questions and/or leading a discussion; c) contribution to discussions outside the assigned topics. 

This task requires students to understand the key concepts and principles of the readings in relation to the specific question allocated and assesses the student’s capacity to demonstrate critical thinking. The outcome of a grant of special consideration application may include an alternative task, at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator.

3) Final exam (60%) 
The Final Exam will be held on-campus and supervised. It will be an open book exam (hard copy/printed materials only, no electronic devices) in the form of problem style questions. It is a handwritten pen and paper test. 
The exam is 2.5 hours with an additional 30 minutes reading time. 3 hours total duration.  The exam questions will reflect the unit materials and discussions.
This final exam will be taking place during the formal exam period commencing 3 June 2024 Sydney, Australia time. The exam timetable will be released by the Exams Office in due course. For further information, please refer to the Exam Timetable: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/exams/timetables.html

Special consideration: Successful grants of Special Consideration may involve alternative tasks, as appropriate. 

Word limit penalty: A piece of assessment which exceeds the prescribed word limit will attract a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the piece of assessment for every 100 words, or part thereof. The total word count for essay and other written assessments will include all footnotes and any bibliography (if required).  

Use of editors or proof-readers: The use of assistance in preparing and editing assessment tasks in this unit of study is strictly prohibited. Assistance includes human and automated writing tools (not including spell checking). The use of Studiosity does not breach this rule but must be acknowledged. 

Assessment requirements to pass a unit of study: A student must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks set out in this Unit of Study in order to obtain a Pass mark and grade (or above); otherwise an Absent Fail grade will be recorded as the student’s result for this Unit of Study.