This course will build on the skills learned in Burmese 1. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Reproduce Burmese pronunciation in Burmese script with some basic knowledge of irregular spellings.
2. Use an active vocabulary of around 700 items.
3. Recognise and produce contextually appropriate utterances in the sentence structures of colloquial Burmese relevant to frequently occurring situations in everyday life.
4. Read and produce texts written in colloquial style Burmese such as personal messages, speech scripts and some cartoons.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural practices which includes social etiquettes, basic knowledge of their traditional and national events.

Required Resources

Required learning resources are found on the BURM1003 - Burmese 2 Wattle site.

Students are strongly recommended to obtain this dictionary.

Pocket Burmese Dictionary (Burmese-English / English-Burmese)

Compiled by Stephen Nolan

Publisher: Periplus

Edition: 2008

Price: Approx. A$10.00

E-Book (2014) is also available.

Recommended Resources

1.Burmese by Ear or Essential Myanmar

Author: John Okell

Publisher: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Price: free

Available for free download from here.

https://www.soas.ac.uk/bbe/

2.Burmese (Myanmar): An Introduction to the Spoken Language Book 1

Author: John Okell

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press, 1994, 2010

Price: Approx. US$55.00

(This book is available at the Menzies Library, ANU for two hour loan. Please contact the loans desk)

3.Burmese (Myanmar): An Introduction to the Spoken Language Book 2

Author: John Okell

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press, 1994, 2010

Price: Approx. US$55.00

(This book is available at the Menzies Library, ANU for two hour loan. Please contact the loans desk)

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, 25 - 29 July	Is everything all right? More varieties of expression for greetings and small talk
2	Week 2, 1 - 5 August	I am a law student Let’s describe your field of study and after-school interests Quiz 1.
3	Week 3, 8 - 14 August	A picture of my family Introducing your family members and their occupations Quiz 2.
4	Week 4, 15 - 19 August	A day in the life Talking about daily routine activities Quiz 3.
5	Week 5, 22 - 26 August	On the coming Sunday ….. How to count and describe items you see at home and the market Quiz 4.
6	Week 6, 29 August - 2 September Mid-term assessments	A part-time job interview Impress the interviewer with your ability Mid-term Exam 1. Speaking
7	Teaching Break, 5 - 16 September	Mid-term Exams 2. Listening, 3. Writing & Reading, and 4. Composition will be arranged during this period.
8	Week 7, 19 - 23 September	Talking with neighbors Informal greetings plus food related expressions Quiz 5.
9	Week 8, 26 - 30 September	A country of diversity – Myanmar Climate, geography and ethnicities – compare the differences throughout the country Quiz 6.
10	Week 9, 3 - 7 October	Monday 3 October - Labour Day public holiday Make up session 4:30 - 6 pm on Wednesday 5 October ‘Thadingyut’ the end of Buddhist Lent festival Restrictions and permissions ….. feel the freedom of this festive season Quiz 7.
11	Week 10, 10 - 14 October	Learning from local people Helpful responses to use when listening to a speaker Quiz 8.
12	Week 11, 17 - 21 October	What’s the matter with you? A conversation on health and the naming of body parts Quiz 9.
13	Week 12, 24 - 28 October	Let’s book a hotel Discussing future plans and organizing an event 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 %	30/10/2022	01/12/2022	2,3,4,5
Class participation	5 %	28/10/2022	01/12/2022	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Oral Test	15 %	05/09/2022	19/09/2022	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Written Test	15 %	05/09/2022	19/09/2022	2,3,4,5
Final Oral Test	30 %	07/11/2022	01/12/2022	1,2,3,4,5
Final Written Test	20 %	31/10/2022	01/12/2022	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

It is mandatory that students attend live online class on every Monday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm (Canberra local time). Vigorous participation to class activities is expected as a part of assessments, not just attending the class.

Voluntary live online exercises time will be arranged on every Wednesday 4:30 pm to 6 pm (Canberra local time), which is unrelated to assessments.

Assessment Task 1

Quiz x 10

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

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

Assessment Task 2

Class participation

Evaluation for the students' 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.

Assessment Task 3

Mid-term Oral Test

1.Speaking Test

Consists of two sections: 1. speech or pair work and 2. dialogue with an examiner. The topics are relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 1 to Week 6. 2 to 3 min. is allocated for the first part and 3 to 4 min. for the latter. The dialogue is a spontaneous conversation with the examiner. This assessment will be arranged on Week 6 Zoom meeting class (29 August 2022).

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

2.Listening Comprehension Test

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 Written Test

1.Writing & Reading Test

Testing the students' 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 reading comprehension which requires hand-written answers. This assessment will be arranged online during the non-teaching weeks.

The details will be announced in Week 2.

2.Composition Test

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 5

Final Oral Test

1.Speaking Test

Consists of two sections: 1. speech or pair work and 2. dialogue with an examiner. The topics are relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Week 7 to Week 12. 2 to 3 min. is allocated for the first part and 3 to 4 min. for the latter. The dialogue is a spontaneous conversation with the examiner or a guest. 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.

2.Listening Comprehension Test

The contents are relating to the topics presented in the weekly lessons, mainly from Weekly 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 in the question sheet. This assessment will be arranged online during the Final Exam period.

The details will be announced in Week 8.

Assessment Task 6

Final Written Test

1.Writing & Reading Test

Testing the students' 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.

2.Composition Test

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.

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

If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded. OR 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.

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