Thai 6 sees advanced learners working with significant independence, locating and analysing their own primary sources to produce substantial academic output in the Thai language. Following Thai 6, interested and diligent students will be well-placed to continue to a higher-level academic degree or career role in which they may draw on their acquired skills and knowledge.  

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Recognise and use a specialist vocabulary suitable for independent study on areas of personal academic interest.
2. Create sentence structures to support the expression of complex ideas and arguments.
3. Evaluate a wide range of largely self-selected formal and informal texts relating to their areas of personal interest and academic specialisation; interact independently with informants to elicit desired information on personal research projects and present that research in an academic manner to other advanced learners.
4. Debate current issues in Thai culture with native speakers spontaneously and in a manner appropriate to all different levels of society.

Required Resources

• 'A Short Account of the Rise and Fall of the Thai Technocracy' (Phongpaichit, Pasuk; Baker, Chris.Southeast Asian Studies) Kyoto Vol. 3, Iss. 2,  (Aug 2014): 283-298.
• Selected articles from Unequal Thailand : aspects of income, wealth, and power (edited by Pasuk Phongpaichit and Chris Baker) Singapore : NUS Press, (2015)

More materials will be provided in advance on the Wattle sites.

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	Teaching Week 1: Introduction and International Relations (1)	No assessment
2	Teaching Week 2: International Relations (2)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 1)
3	Teaching Week 3: Thailand and ASEAN (1)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 2) Oral 1
4	Teaching Week 4: Thailand and ASEAN (2)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 3)
5	Teaching Week 5: Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion (1)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 4) Oral 2
6	Teaching Week 6: Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion (2) & Guidelines for mid-semester written exam and presentation	Guidelines for mid-semester written examination
7	Teaching Break : 7-20 September 2020	The mid-semester essay, due in the first week of the mid-semester break
8	Teaching Break : 7-20 September 2020
9	Teaching Week 7: Thailand’s Soft Power (1)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 5)
10	Teaching Week 8: Thailand’s Soft Power (1)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 6)
11	Teaching Week 9: Thailand’s Economy (1)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 7) Oral 3
12	Teaching Week 10: Thailand’s Economy (2)	Weekly task due (reading & writing OR translation 8)
13	Teaching Week 11: Thailand in the Global Context (1)	General Discussion in preparation for the final exam paper
14	Teaching Week 12: Thailand in the Global Context (2) & Guidelines for final written exam	Conclusion and Revision in preparation for the final exam paper

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Oral Assessments in week 3, 5 and 9 (5% each at the total of 15%)	15 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Reading and writing assessments (5 weekly assessments at 5% each at the total of 25%)	25 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Translation (3 weekly assessments at 5% each at the total of 15%)	15 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Mid-semester presentation and discussion (5%)	5 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Mid-semester essay in Thai (15%)	15 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Final presentation and discussion (5%)	5 %	1, 2, 3, 4
Final essay in Thai (20%)	20 %	1, 2, 3, 4

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

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Oral Assessments in week 3, 5 and 9 (5% each at the total of 15%)

Three oral tests will be conducted in week 3, 5 and 9 in order to develop communicative competence in different contexts/scenarios. The materials and activities will be provided on the wattle site for this course in advance. Therefore, it is highly recommended that students check the weekly materials and activities, prepare in advance, and actively participate in class discussion in preparation for the oral tests. Regular attendance is also required. Other than exceptional circumstances, non-attendance will lead to a loss of marks for class work and class discussion.

Notes:

• The assessments take into account each student's effort and progress. While it may require a significant time commitment, it is highly recommended for all students to submit the assessments as scheduled.
• Oral assessment rubric will be given on the Wattle site.
• For late submission and extensions, see the details in the 'Late submission penalties' and 'Extensions' sections in this course outline.

Feedback: Students will be given feedback in written comments and/or verbal comments.

Assessment Task 2

Reading and writing assessments (5 weekly assessments at 5% each at the total of 25%)

• Reading and writing assignments will be in the form of 'weekly take-home assessments' and occasionally in-class activities.
• Students are required to complete reading and writing assignments in Thai and/or English, to reflect their comprehension of the relevant issues as well as their development of critical and analytical skills. The reading tasks will be about one page long each week. If in Thai, the written task will be about 200-300 words, and if in English, they will be about 300-500 words.
• Specific assignments may be intended to reflect outcomes of student reading (assigned, recommended and self-selected sources).
• Students are required to complete all tasks and must be submitted in the stipulated format by the due date.

Notes:

• The assessments take into account each student's effort and progress. While it may require a significant time commitment, it is highly recommended for all students to submit the assessments as scheduled.
• For late submission and extensions, see the details in the 'Late submission penalties' and 'Extensions' sections in this course outline.

Re-submission of assignments:

• Students may need to resubmit some or all assignments if the tasks do not fulfill the requirements

Feedback: Students will be given feedback in written comments and/or verbal comments. The written tasks will be assessed, commented and returned to the students via the wattle site.

Assessment Task 3

Translation (3 weekly assessments at 5% each at the total of 15%)

Students are required to read and translate Thai and English documents about 500 words in length in the given weeks. Assessments must be submitted online in the stipulated format on the Wattle site by the due date.

Notes:

• Translation assessment rubric will be given on the Wattle site.
• For late submission and extensions, see the details in the 'Late submission penalties' and 'Extensions' sections in this course outline.

Feedback: Students will be given feedback in written comments. The translation tasks will be assessed, commented and returned to the students via the wattle site.

Assessment Task 4

Mid-semester presentation and discussion (5%)

The mid-semester 10-minute presentation will be on a selected topic covered in weeks 1-6.

Notes:

• In week 6, the guidelines for the mid-semester presentation and discussion will be provided to help student prepare for the presentation. It is highly recommended that students do additional revision and prepare for this task.
• The oral presentation rubric will be given on the Wattle site.

Feedback: Students will be given verbal comments and recommendation after the presentation.

Assessment Task 5

Mid-semester essay in Thai (15%)

The mid-semester essay, due in the first week of the mid-semester break, will be 500-700 words written in Thai.

The mid-semester essay should reflect the outcomes of student research and in-class discussions on a selected topic covered in weeks 1-6. The critical and analytical style of writing and proper references are required.

Notes:

The written assessment rubric will be given on the Wattle site.

Feedback: Students will be given written comments and recommendation on the Wattle site.

Assessment Task 6

Final presentation and discussion (5%)

Students will be required to give a 15-minute presentation in Thai at the end of the semester. The presentation will be on a self-selected topic relevant to the contents covered in weeks 1-11.

Notes:

• In week 12, the guidelines for the final presentation and discussion will be provided to help student prepare for the presentation. It is highly recommended that students do additional revision and prepare for this task.
• The oral presentation rubric will be given on the Wattle site.

Feedback: Students will be given verbal comments and recommendation after the presentation.

Assessment Task 7

Final essay in Thai (20%)

The final essay, due at the end of the semester, will be 800-1,000 words written in Thai.

The final essay should reflect the outcomes of student research and in-class discussions on a self-selected topic covered in weeks 1-11. The critical and analytical style of writing and proper references are required.

This essay will be marked on the critical analysis of the subject matter, the use of Thai grammar structures and effective use of vocabulary.

Notes:

The written assessment rubric will be given on the Wattle site.

Feedback: Students will be given written comments and recommendation on the Wattle site.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

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.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students