This course will build on the skills learned in Burmese 3. Students will expand their Burmese conversational skills to intermediate level and will be able to use more sophisticated grammar to describe their daily lives. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Reproduce Burmese pronunciation in Burmese script, including basic words drawn from Pali frequently used in the literary style.
2. Use an active vocabulary of around 1,600 items, including both colloquial style words and literary style words drawn from Pali.
3. Use sophisticated grammatical patterns in colloquial Burmese conversation and writing on matters regularly encountered in university, the work place, and at leisure; demonstrate knowledge of and analyse the grammar of literary Burmese and appropriate vocabulary for the style, largely drawn from Pail.
4. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of colloquial style Burmese in reading and writing by producing analysis of current affairs and short essays on a range of themes; comprehend basic, longer passages written in the literary style, such as notices, instructions and very short essays appeared in newspapers and magazines.
5. Appraise in an academic manner the cultural and social practices of Burmese societies.

Required Resources

ANU Burmese 4 Course materials (on Wattle)

Recommended Resources

1. Pocket Burmese Dictionary ( Compiled by Stephen Nolan, Periplus 2008 )
2. Burmese (Myanmar) : An Introduction to the Literary Style ( John Okell, Nothern Illinois University Press, 1994, 2010 )
3. Burmese (Myanmar) : An Introduction to the Spoken Language 2 ( John Okell, Nothern Illinois University Press, 1994, 2010 )
4. Burmese (Myanmar) : An Introduction to the Spoken Language 1 ( John Okell, Nothern Illinois University Press, 1994, 2010 )
5. Burmese by Ear or Essential Myanmar (John Okell)  free download   https://www.soas.ac.uk/bbe/

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, 26 - 30 July: Lesson 1	Materials are on course Wattle site.
2	Week 2, 2 - 6 August Lesson 2	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 1
3	Week 3, 9 - 13 August Lesson 3	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 2
4	Week 4, 16 - 20 August Lesson 4	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 3
5	Week 5, 23 - 27 August Lesson 5	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 4
6	Week 6, 30 August - 3 September Lesson 6 & Mid-term assessment	Materials are on course Wattle site. Mid-term Exam 1. Speaking
7	Teaching Break, 6 - 17 September	Mid-term Exams 2. Listening, 3 Writing & Reading and 4. Composition will be arranged during this period.
8	Week 7, 20 - 24 September Lesson 7	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 5
9	Week 8, 27 September - 1 October Lesson 8	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 6
10	Week 9, 4 - 8 October Lesson 9	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 7
11	Week 10, 11 - 15 October Lesson 10	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 8
12	Week 11, 18 - 22 October Lesson 11	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 9
13	Week 12, 25 - 29 October Lesson 12	Materials are on course Wattle site. Quiz 10 Final Exams (1. Speaking, 2. Listening, 3. Writing & Reading and 4. Composition) will be arranged during the Exam period.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Quiz x 10	15 %	26/10/2021	02/12/2021	1,2,3
Mid-term Speaking Exam	10 %	31/08/2021	21/09/2021	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Listening Comprehension Exam	5 %	05/09/2021	21/09/2021	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Writing & Reading Exam	10 %	05/09/2021	21/09/2021	2,3,4,5
Mid-term Composition Exam	5 %	05/09/2021	21/09/2021	2,3,4,5
Final Speaking Exam	15 %	09/11/2021	02/12/2021	1,2,3,4,5
Final Listening Comprehension Exam	10 %	07/11/2021	02/12/2021	1,2,3,4,5
Final Writing & Reading Exam	20 %	07/11/2021	02/12/2021	2,3,4,5
Final Composition Exam	5 %	07/11/2021	02/12/2021	2,3,4,5
Class participation	5 %	26/10/2021	02/12/2021	1,2,3,4,5

* 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 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

Quiz x 10

Weekly quizzes testing the knowledge and skills that the student learned during the week. Multiple choice assessments, normally consitis of vocabulary, grammar and reading sections.

Week 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

Assessment Task 2

Mid-term Speaking Exam

Consists of two sections: speech and dialogue. The speech topic is relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 1 to Week 6. Each student is required to make a speech for 4 to 5 min. in front of an examiner, classmates and (a) guest (s), followed by a Q and A session for 1 to 2 min. The dialogue is a spontaneous conversation with the examiner or a guest for 5 min. When the student talks with a guest, the examiner will assess the student's performance. This assessment will be arranged on Week 6 Zoom meeting class.

The topics for this exam will be announced in Week 2.

Assessment Task 3

Mid-term Listening Comprehension Exam

The contents are relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 1 to Week 6. The format is multiple choice and some sections of this exam requires reading skills of Burmese scripts to choose the most appropriate answer presented on the question sheet. This assessment will be arranged online during the non-teaching weeks.

The details will be announced in Week 2.

Assessment Task 4

Mid-term Writing & Reading Exam

Testing the student's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, expressions and essential knowledge of Myanmar culture that they learned through the course, mainly from Week 1 to Week 6. 65% of this exam is allocated for multiple choice section and 35 % is for a reading comprehension section which requires hand-writing answers. This assessment will be arranged online during the non-teaching weeks.

The details will be announced in Week 2.

Assessment Task 5

Mid-term Composition Exam

Writing a composition in Burmese based on a topic relating to mainly from Week 1 to Week 6 materials. This assessment will be arranged online during the non-teaching weeks.

The details will be announced in Week 2.

Assessment Task 6

Final Speaking Exam

Consists of two sections: speech and dialogue. The speech topic is relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 7 to Week 12. Each student is required to make a speech for 4 to 5 min. in front of an examiner, classmates and (a) guest (s), followed by a Q and A session for 1 to 2 min. The dialogue is a spontaneous conversation with the examiner or a guest for 5 min. When the student talks with a guest, the examiner will assess the student's performance. This assessment will be arranged online (Zoom meeting) during the Final Exam period.

The topics for this exam will be announced in Week 8.

Assessment Task 7

Final Listening Comprehension Exam

The contents are relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 7 to Week 12. The format is multiple choice and some sections of this exam requires reading skills of Burmese scripts to choose the most appropriate answer presented on the question sheet. This assessment will be arranged online during the Final Exam period.

The details will be announced in Week 8.

Assessment Task 8

Final Writing & Reading Exam

Testing the student's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, expressions and essential knowledge of Myanmar culture that they learned through the course, mainly from Week 7 to Week 12. 65% of this exam is allocated for multiple choice section and 35 % is for a reading comprehension section which requires hand-writing answers. This assessment will be arranged online during the Final Exam period.

The details will be announced in Week 8.

Assessment Task 9

Final Composition Exam

Writing a composition in Burmese based on a topic relating to mainly from Week 7 to Week 12 materials. This assessment will be arranged online during the Final Exam period.

The details will be announced in Week 8.

Assessment Task 10

Class participation

Evaluation for the student's vigorous participation to the Zoom online class activities e.g. oral activities at the class. This also includes the student's regular submission and performance of assignments. This assessment does not mean 'attendance' to the class.

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.

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.

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