Thai 4 is an Intermediate level course. The course covers a wider range of more complex structural forms; effective use of markers to produce a more coherent expression of ideas, cause-effect, and arguments in spoken and written language. It also covers a defined range of historical, economic, socio-political, cultural topics, as well as current affairs. Students read and listen to longer modified and unmodified texts and audio-visual media on relevant topics. Full length Thai films with English sub-titles and music are introduced in relation to discussion of social themes, figurative meanings, and contextual understanding. Students further develop grammatical understanding through spoken, written, and translation exercises. They discuss and write about the selected topics in current affairs and relevant social themes. Students at this level are able to converse on a range of familiar matters and points of personal interests with native speakers who are willing to speak clearly with minimum colloquialism.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use an active vocabulary of about 1300 items.
2. Use markers to produce a more coherent expression of ideas, cause-effect, and arguments in spoken and written language.
3. Read, comprehend, and produce longer Thai passages with a wider range of more complex structural forms on non-technical topics and points of personal interests with the aid of focused vocabulary lists.
4. Participate in conversational situations of familiar topics and points of personal interests including prevalent social issues and current affairs.
5. Demonstrate a cultural understanding of Thai perceptions and practices regarding such topics as cultural and ethnic diversity, social hierarchy, and social mobility.

Required Resources

• THAI 4 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.
• A History of Thailand (2014) by Baker, Christopher John; Pasuk Phongpaichit. The digital version of this book can be accessed through ANU library with your UID here https://library.anu.edu.au/record=b5092507. This rare gem is the most accessible book on the history of Thailand available. The authors include "small people" in the portrayal of Siam/Thailand as a kingdom and later national state. The book provides historical, political, economic and cultural accounts that explain Thailand as it has become with an exemption of the latest coup d'etat in 2014.

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	Teaching Week 1: 26 - 30 July Lesson 1: Introduction and Recapitulation	Quiz 1 Homework 1 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, August 1)
2	Teaching Week 2: 2 - 6 August Lesson 2	Quiz 2 Homework 2 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, August 8)
3	Teaching Week 3: 9 - 13 August Lesson 3	Quiz 3 Homework 3 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, August 15)
4	Teaching Week 4: 16 - 20 August Lesson 4	Quiz 4 Homework 4 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, August 22)
5	Teaching Week 5: 23 - 27 August Lesson 5	Quiz 5 Homework 5 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, August 29) Translation assignment 1 (5%) (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, Sep 5)
6	Teaching Week 6: 30 August - 3 September Review and Assessments	Assessment: Mid-semester oral assessment (5%)
7	Teaching break: 6 - 19 September 2021	Mid-semester test will be organised in this period. Mid-semester test live-online (90 minutes, 10%: listening, grammar, vocab, translation) Mid-semester take-home written exam (5%)
8	Teaching break: 6 - 19 September 2021	Teaching break
9	Teaching Week 7: 20 - 24 September Lesson 6	Quiz 6 Homework 6 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, September 26)
10	Teaching Week 8: 27 September - 1 October Lesson 7	Quiz 7 Homework 7 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 3)
11	Teaching Week 9: 4 - 8 October Lesson 8	Quiz 8 Homework 8 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 10)
12	Teaching Week 10: 11 - 15 October Lesson 9	Quiz 9 Homework 9 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 17) Translation assignment 2 (5%) (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 24)
13	Teaching Week 11: 18 - 22 October Lesson 10	Quiz 10 Homework 10 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 24)
14	Teaching Week 12: 25 - 29 October Review & Assessments	Assessments: Final oral assessment (5%) Final test live-online (90 minutes, 10%: listening, grammar, vocab, translation) Final take-home written exam (5%)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
10 weekly quizzes (10%)	10 %	29/10/2021	29/10/2021	1, 2, 3, 5
10 weekly homework assignments (30%)	30 %	24/10/2021	29/10/2021	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Translation assignment (10%)	10 %	24/10/2021	05/11/2021	1, 2, 3
Mid-semester oral (5%)	5 %	19/09/2021	24/09/2021	1, 2, 4, 5
Mid-semester test (15%)	15 %	19/09/2021	24/09/2021	1, 2, 3, 5
Final oral (5%)	5 %	20/11/2021	02/12/2021	1, 2, 4, 5
Final test (15%)	15 %	20/11/2021	02/12/2021	1, 2, 3, 5
Participation and class activities (10%)	10 %	29/10/2021	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.

Participation

Students are highly recommended to attend two sessions of 1.5-hour lecture (in total 3 hours per week) on scheduled time (Tuesday and Thursday from 6.00 pm to 7.30 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 (20%) and the final exam (20%). Both exams will be conducted online and individually.

Assessment Task 1

10 weekly quizzes (10%)

• Students are required to complete 10 weekly quizzes on their own times outside the class.
• Quizzes are designed to help students review, not to judge their performances.
• Students will be given immediate feedback where applicable.
• Quizzes comprise grammar point, reading content, and vocabulary. Listening and speaking componants may be included.

Assessment Task 2

10 weekly homework assignments (30%)

• Ten weekly written and oral homework assignments.
• Written and recorded answers to a varying mixture of audio-visual, text questions and gramma exercise.
• The weekly assignments help students revise and give them opportunity to check their comprehension and practice both receptive, productive and communicative skills.
• Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Note: Written portions of homework assignments must be submitted on the supplied answer-sheets which can be downloaded from wattle, written work in other formats is not accepted.

Assessment Task 3

Translation assignment (10%)

2 translation assignments (5% each) will be given in week 5 and week 9.

Assessment Task 4

Mid-semester oral (5%)

• The mid-semester oral exam will be organized in week six.
• Students individually give 10-minute presentation followed by Q&A from course convener.
• The topics and marking rubric will be given on Wattle.
• The exam includes both speaking and listening skills.
• Each student will make an appointment according to available time slots.
• Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Assessment Task 5

Mid-semester test (15%)

• Mid-semester test live-online will be organized in the first week of the teaching break (90 minutes, 10%: listening, grammar, vocab, translation)
• Mid-semester take-home written exam (5%): the topics will be given in week five. Genuine work only.

Notes: The take-home written exam must be submitted on the supplied answer-sheets which can be downloaded from wattle, written exam in other formats is not accepted.

Assessment Task 6

Final oral (5%)

• The final oral exam will be organized in week twelve.
• Students individually give 10-minute presentation followed by Q&A from course convener.
• The topics and marking rubric will be given on Wattle.
• The exam includes both speaking and listening skills.
• Each student will make an appointment according to available time slots.

Note: final oral marks are not returned before the final results are released.

Assessment Task 7

Final test (15%)

• Final test live-online (90 minutes, 10%: listening, grammar, vocab, translation)
• Final take-home written exam (5%): the topics will be given in week ten. Genuine work only.

Note:

1. Final marks are not returned before the final results are released.

2. The take-home written exam must be submitted on the supplied answer-sheets which can be downloaded from wattle, written exam in other formats is not accepted.

Assessment Task 8

Participation and class activities (10%)

• Participation is not equal to 'Attendance'.
• Participation and class activities are assessed throughout the semester on the basis of written and spoken contributions to class activities in each week of teaching.
• Participation and class activities include students' written contribution to weekly self-study resources forum.
• Students are required to actively participate in the activities and their in-class performance should reflect the progress they have made by completing these tasks.

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