(a) Critical reading of Thai modern fiction, newspaper selections and other contemporary writing
(b) advanced conversation and discussion
(c) special reports on cultural topics
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By completing this unit the student will be able to -
- have a greater appreciation of the various genres of modern Thai prose
- be aware of the different forms of rhetorical structure in Thai prose
- be able to speak with increasing structural and lexical accuracy
- participate effectively in informal and some more formal conversations, discussions and debates
- be able to elaborate on your own reactions and attitudes towards the texts under discussion
- become familiar with some cultural references, proverbs and idiomatic expressions
Indicative Assessment
Regular contribution to class discussion (20%), written assignments (30%), oral presentation (35%), final essay (15%)
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Workload
Four hours per week
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be advised
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | ||||||
| 1362 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |
| Online | ||||||
| 3170 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |