In Thai 3, students use their growing socio-linguistic skills to analyse and discuss intermediate-level source texts, interact with native speakers, and undertake writing and translation exercises. They undertake independent research and present on cultural and historical themes raised in source texts, including ethnic minority perspectives.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Recognise and use Thai phonemes, including tones, at a level generally sufficient for effective communication with native speakers, including some longer and more challenging words; recognise and discuss intonation as linked to hierarchical relationships, and distinguish some features of regional and foreign accents.
2. Use vocabulary drawn from readings and discussions, particularly on Sino-Thai issues, Buddhism and monastic language, traditional and archaic terms, and idioms.
3. Read and comprehend longer Thai written passages with a wide range of structural forms; recognise and use markers to indicate linking of ideas and arguments.
4. Participate in a variety of conversational situations on social, economic, political, cultural, historical, and linguistic issues raised in key texts, drawing on a base of known language patterns.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues stemming from interactions between diverse ethnic groups; and display a nuanced awareness of Buddhism as applied to daily life.

Required Resources

• THAI 3 is conducted online only, students must ensure that they have necessary equipment for the class such as headset with microphone and webcam camera as well as internet connection.
• Students are required to watch Thai video series "Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid" Episode 1 - 19 as links provided on Wattle.
• Students are required to read the book titled "Letters from Thailand" in English version. Both printed version or E-book are acceptable.
• "Letters from Thailand" Author: 'Botan’ Publisher: Silkworm Books Edition: 2002 Translated by Susan F. Kepner

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to THAI2002 Pre-class preparation: Watch 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 1 – 4 and revise the vocabulary from general personal characteristics and main characteristics of Thai society and Thai people Weekly summary/notes: Introduction to Thai drama entitled 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Grammatical Structure: Express your own opinions to describe characters in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' using the vocabulary from general personal characteristics and main characteristics of Thai society and Thai people Vocabulary: Learn vocabulary from the “Key Words 1” sheet	In-class quiz: Quiz the vocabulary from general personal characteristics and main characteristics of Thai society and Thai people Take-home Assignments: Weekly writing report 1 (due Monday 4th March 2019)
2	Home, Family and The Way of Life Pre-class preparation: Watch 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 5 – 8 Weekly summary/notes: The meaning of “Home (????)” and “Family (????????)” Grammatical Structure: Use ??????? (verb) ?? (to have) ???? (to be) Vocabulary: Learn vocabulary from the “Key Words 2” sheet	In-class quiz: Quiz the vocabulary from the “Key Words 1” sheet Take-home Assignments: Weekly writing report 2 (due Monday 11th March 2019)
3	Roles of Temple and School in Thai Society Pre-class preparation: Watch 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 9 – 12 Weekly summary/notes: The roles of Temple and its influence on the way of life of Thai people reflected in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Grammatical Structure: Past and Present Tenses Vocabulary - Learn vocabulary from the “Key Words 3” sheet	In-class quiz: Quiz the vocabulary from the “Key Words 2” sheet Take-home Assignments: Weekly writing report 3 (due Monday 18th March 2019)
4	Thai Society and Social Hierarchy Pre-class preparation: Watch 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 13– 16 Weekly summary/notes: The causes and effects caused by the social hierarchy and social values in Thai society as reflected in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Grammatical Structure: Comparison (Superior/Inferior/Equal to) and Composing sentences regarding the Cause and Effect Vocabulary - Revise vocabulary from the “Key Words 1-3” sheets	In-class quiz: Quiz the vocabulary from the “Key Words 3” sheet Take-home Assignments: Weekly writing report 4 (due Monday 25th March 2019)
5	Thai Monarchy and Justice System in Thailand Pre-class preparation: Watch 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 17– 19 Weekly summary/notes: Roles of Thai monarchy and the Justice system in Thailand as reflected in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Grammatical Structure: Compare and Contrast the past to the present Vocabulary: Key vocabulary in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid'	In-class quiz: Translate short sentences TH --> ENG using vocabulary from “Key Words 1-3” Take-home Assignments: Weekly writing report 5 (due Monday 1st April 2019)
6	Contemporary issues and Summary Summarise 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Episode 1– 19 Weekly summary/notes: Link 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' to the current issues in Thailand and in the World Grammatical Structure: Future tense Vocabulary - Revise Key vocabulary in 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' Guidelines for mid-semester exam	In-class quiz: Translate short sentences TH --> ENG using vocabulary from “Key Words 1-3” Take-home Assignments: Read and summarise contemporary topics in Thailand
7	Introduction to “Letters from Thailand” Pre-class preparation: Read ‘Letters from Thailand ' Chapter 1 - 20 Weekly summary/notes: Introduce the book titled “Letters from Thailand” Grammatical Structure: Compare the main characteristics of Thais and other ethnic groups by using the given vocabulary and the following grammatical structure: subject + ???? + ?? + modifier Vocabulary - Revise ???????????????????????????? (general personal characteristics)	In-class quiz: Quiz the comprehension of the story of “Letters from Thailand” Take-home Assignments: Weekly homework
8	Family Structure and the Way of Life of ethnic groups in Thailand Pre-class preparation: Read ‘Letters from Thailand ' Chapter 21 - 40 Weekly summary/notes: Compare and Contrast the family values and the way of lives between Thais and the ethnic group Grammatical Structure: Use the coordinators to describe the causes: ?????, ???????????, ????????????? Vocabulary - Key vocabulary in 'Letters from Thailand' from Chapter 1 - 40	Take-home Assignments: Weekly homework Prepare for 2-minute individual speech
9	School and Education Systems (Formal and Informal Education) Pre-class preparation: Read ‘Letters from Thailand ' Chapter 41 - 60 Weekly summary/notes: Education systems and how Thais and the ethnic group value each type of learning methods Grammatical Structure: Give example and explanation using ???? ,????????????, ????????? Vocabulary - Key vocabulary in 'Letters from Thailand' from Chapter 41 - 60	In-class quiz: Translate short sentences TH --> ENG using vocabulary from the Key vocabulary in 'Letters from Thailand' from Chapter 1 - 60 Take-home Assignments: Weekly homework
10	Traditions, Cultures and Beliefs Pre-class preparation: Read ‘Letters from Thailand ' Chapter 61 - 80 Weekly summary/notes: Compare and Contrast traditions, cultures and beliefs between Thais and the ethnic group Grammatical Structure: Use the conjunctions ???, ???, ???? Vocabulary - Key vocabulary in 'Letters from Thailand' from Chapter 61 - 80	Take-home Assignments: Translate short paragraph based on the book "Letters from Thailand" TH --> ENG
11	Preservation and Developments Pre-class preparation: Read ‘Letters from Thailand ' Chapter 81 - 100 Weekly summary/notes: What Thais and the ethnic group should be preserved and developed Grammatical Structure: Use the conjunctions ???????, ??????, ?????????...???...???????, ???? ???????/??????????? / ???????...???, ??????...??? Vocabulary - Key vocabulary in 'Letters from Thailand' from Chapter 81 - 100	Take-home Assignments: Translate short paragraph based on the book "Letters from Thailand" TH --> ENG
12	Review and Summary Weekly summary/notes: Link 'Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid' and "Letters from Thailand" to contemporary issues in Thailand Guidelines for final examination Guidelines for final writing report	Take-home Assignments: Read and summarise contemporary topics in Thailand

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
In-class activities and participation	40 %	26/02/2019	30/05/2019	1, 2, 4
Weekly assignments	30 %	04/03/2019	27/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-semester oral exam	10 %	26/04/2019	29/04/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final oral examination	10 %	07/06/2019	12/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final writing report	10 %	16/06/2019	23/06/2019	2, 3, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

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Moderation of Assessment

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Participation

Students are highly recommended to attend the online classes on scheduled time (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm). Although there is no mark graded by the number of participation, there will be weekly assessments including in-class quizzes and cooperative class discussion which reflect how well students prepare prior to each lesson. Students should also spend at least 4 hours a week outside the classroom doing preparation, revision, working through the reading exercises and homework.

Examination(s)

There are two examinations ; the mid-semester exam (10%) and the final exam (10%). Both exams will be conducted online and individually. Exam timetables will be opened to book in during Week 6 and Week 12.

Assessment Task 1

In-class activities and participation

Students are required to actively participate in weekly group discussions, with the aim of developing both competence in Thai language usage and critical/analytical skills. The oral class discussion will be assessed during the class.

There will be short quizzes or other exercises to check your understanding of the story of "Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid" and "Letters from Thailand" , and to gauge your ability to express an opinion on a variety of topics.

There will also be vocabulary quizzes to check if students review vocabulary outside the class.

In Week 8, students are required to prepare 2-minute individual speech during the class

Assessment Task 2

Weekly assignments

There are five (5) writing reports from Week 2 to Week 6 based on the Thai video series entitled "Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rid" and the reports must be submitted on every Mondays in order to discuss during Tuesday’s class. The first submission (Weekly writing report 1) starts from Monday 4th March, 2019. 

During Week 7 to Week 9, there will be take-home homework.

In Week 10 and Week 11, there are two translation assignments which students are required to complete out of the class time. Each paper must be submitted within the next week's Monday.

In Week 12, students are assigned to read and summarise any news regarding Thailand's contemporary issues that students are interested and can be linked to what they have learned during the semester.

Assessment Task 3

Mid-semester oral exam

The exam will be conducted during Week 7 and students are required to make appointments according to available timetable.

The exam will be conducted online via Zoom.

Students can expect to be tested on speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.

Assessment Task 4

Final oral examination

The exam will be taken place the week after week 12.

Students are required to make appointments according to available timetable.

The exam will be conducted online via Zoom.

Students can expect to be tested on speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.

Assessment Task 5

Final writing report

Students are required to submit the final writing report.

The final writing report will focus on the comprehension, along with critical and analytical development. The report should also reflect outcomes of student research, class attendance, class discussions and class works during the whole semester.

The report must be written in Thai.

The form for writing report will provided and each student limits to submit not exceed 4 pages.

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• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

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