• Class Number 9794
  • Term Code 3060
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Topic OUA Online
  • Mode of Delivery Online
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • Jenny Homerang
  • LECTURER
    • Jenny Homerang
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 27/07/2020
  • Class End Date 30/10/2020
  • Census Date 31/08/2020
  • Last Date to Enrol 03/08/2020
SELT Survey Results

In this course, students will build on the skills learned in Tok Pisin 1. As in the preceding course, students will gain a practical command of basic spoken Tok Pisin and a capacity to read and write in the language, while developing their cultural knowledge of the diverse societies of Papua New Guinea. By the end of this course, students should have a vocabulary of around 2000 of the most frequently used and useful Tok Pisin words. By the end of the course students will be able to conduct a simple conversation and find their way around in Papua New Guinea. Students will deepen their command of the main features of Tok Pisin, and learn how to discuss topics such as geography, politics and climate change.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Use an active vocabulary of about 2000 items.
  2. Recognise and produce phrase and sentence structures to conduct simple conversations and the reading, writing, and translation of texts on a wide range of topics.
  3. Communicate in speaking and writing on a range of everyday topics, including geography, politics, and climate change.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultures and everyday life of Papua New Guinea, including social etiquette, basic knowledge of their traditions and cultural events.

Required Resources

All required resources will be available in Wattle.

Staff Feedback

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

  • written comments
  • verbal comments
  • feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

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 Week 1: Mon 27 Jul - Fri 31 Jul Revision week
2 Week 2: Mon 3 Aug - Fri 7 Aug Unit 6 Part 1 - Tok Pisin 2 welcome, textbook attribution, overview, focus lessons, conversations, song, vocabulary practice set 1, drills, grammar points, text, vocabulary practice set 2, learning outcome checklist, song.
3 Week 3: Mon 10 Aug - Fri 14 Aug Unit 6 Part 2 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 3, grammar points, text, vocabulary practice set 4, learning outcomes checklist, song, cartoons. Due Sun 16 Aug: Written Assignment 1 ( 5%)
4 Week 4: Mon 17 Aug - Fri 21 Aug Unit 7 Part 1 - Tok Pisin 2 welcome, textbook attribution, overview, focus lessons, conversations, song, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 1, grammar points, text, vocabulary practice set 2, learning outcome checklist, song.
5 Week 5: Mon 24 Aug - Fri 28 Aug Unit 7 Part 2 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 3, grammar points, song, text, vocabulary practice set 4, learning outcome checklist, song. Due Sun 30 Aug: Written Assignment 2 (5%)
6 Week 6: Mon 31 Aug - Fri 4 Sep Unit 8 Part 1 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, song, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 1, grammar points, song, text, vocabulary practice set 2, learning outcome checklist, poem. **2 week teaching break Mon 7 Sep - Fri 18 Sep** Due during week 6: Oral Test 1 (20%)
7 Week 7: Mon 21 Sep - Fri 25 Sep Unit 8 Part 2 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 3, grammar points, texts, vocabulary practice set 4, learning outcome checklist, prayer. Due Sun 27 Sep: Oral Presentation (10%)
8 Week 8: Mon 28 Sep - Fri 2 Oct Unit 9 Part 1 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, song, vocabulary practice set 1, grammar points, text, vocabulary practice set 2, learning outcome checklist. Due Sun 4 Oct: Written Assignment 3 (5%)
9 Week 9: Tue 6 Oct - Fri 9 Oct (Public Holiday Mon 5 Oct) Unit 9 Part 2 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 3, song, grammar points, texts, vocabulary practice set 4, learning outcome checklist, song.
10 Week 10: Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct Unit 10 Part 1 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, song, vocabulary practice set 1, grammar points, text, vocabulary practice set 2, learning outcome checklist, song. Due Sun 18 Oct: Translation (10%)
11 Week 11: Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct Unit 10 Part 2 - Overview, focus lessons, conversations, vocabulary drills, vocabulary practice set 3, song, grammar points, texts, vocabulary practice set 4, learning outcome checklist, poem. Due Sun 25 Oct: Written Assignment 4 (5%)
12 Week 12: Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct Revision week
13 Exam period, week 1: Thu 5 Nov - Fri 6 Nov
14 Exam period, week 2: Mon 9 Nov - Fri 13 Nov Due during exam period, week 2: Oral Test 2 (30%)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task Value Due Date Return of assessment Learning Outcomes
Written Assignments (20%) 20 % 16/08/2020 01/11/2020 1,2,3,4
Oral presentation (10%) 10 % 27/09/2020 04/10/2020 1,2,3,4
Oral tests (2x oral tests - 1st worth 20%, 2nd worth 30%) 50 % 04/09/2020 * 1,2,3,4
Translation (10%) 10 % 18/10/2020 25/10/2020 1,2,3,4
Participation (10%) 10 % 30/10/2020 * 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:

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 Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

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

Value: 20 %
Due Date: 16/08/2020
Return of Assessment: 01/11/2020
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Written Assignments (20%)

Each written assignment will have a total length of approximately 400-500 words. Each will consist of multiple questions testing comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and composition skills, and covering content from the preceding weeks.

Assignments will be returned within five working days where possible.

Written 1 (5%): Due in Wk 3 - 16 August 2019 - return 23 August

Written 2 (5%): Due in Wk 5 - 30 August 2019 - return 6 September

Written 3 (5%): Due in Wk 8 - 04 October 2019 - return 11 October

Written 4 (5%): Due in Wk 11 - 25 October 2019 - return 01 November

Assessment Task 2

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 27/09/2020
Return of Assessment: 04/10/2020
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Oral presentation (10%)

Due in Wk 7 - Sun 27 September - return 4 October (if possible)

Each student will prepare a short video presentation (approximately 7 mins) providing information on a province in Papua New Guinea.

Assessment Task 3

Value: 50 %
Due Date: 04/09/2020
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Oral tests (2x oral tests - 1st worth 20%, 2nd worth 30%)

Oral test 1: Due during Wk 6 (Mon 31 August to Fri 4 September) - return 11 September (if possible) - worth 20%

Students will record themselves speaking for approximately five minutes and upload the file in Wattle. The question they will be responding to will be related to topics covered in Weeks 1 to 5.


Oral test 2: Due during exam period, week 2 (Mon 9 November to Fri 13 November) - return with release of results - worth 30%

This test will be a role-play type conversation and will be between approximately 5 and 7 minutes long. The content will be related to topics covered in Weeks 6 to 11.

Assessment Task 4

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 18/10/2020
Return of Assessment: 25/10/2020
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Translation (10%)

Due in Wk 10 - Sun 18 October - return 25 October

For this task you will need to translate a short passage of Tok Pisin into English, and a short passage of English into Tok Pisin.

Assessment Task 5

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 30/10/2020
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Participation (10%)

Based on the quality of each student's participation in in-class exercises, and completion of weekly homework tasks, including contributing to our class Tok Pisin Glossary.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.


The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to 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 be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, 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 Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

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 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.

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.

Returning Assignments

Return in Wattle

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted 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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Not Allowed

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).

Jenny Homerang
0261253207
u3894680@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Tok Pisin; creoles; Land; Indigenous land management; customary land tenure in PNG; Mortuary ceremonies

Jenny Homerang

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Jenny Homerang
0261253207
jenny.homerang@anu.edu.au

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Jenny Homerang

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