Building upon the skills developed in Mongolian 1, Mongolian 2 introduces students to more complex grammatical points used in everyday communication and supports them in developing the ability to speak and write about the events of daily life. Join our team of expert Mongolian teachers who will guide you to improve your language proficiency to the next level live from Mongolia! Our textbook is all online including weekly vocabulary lists, audio and video files as well as cultural notes. The combination of weekly real time meetings and online materials allows you to continue your language learning in a flexible and dynamic way. In addition, students will be introduced to the basic registers of formal and informal language relevant to Mongolian cultural and social situations. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use correctly all additional 550 vocabulary items introduced in the course textbook.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the grammatical features necessary for reading and composing Mongolian short texts in a range of simple genres, such as letters.
3. Conduct longer conversations and produce longer written descriptions of everyday events, such as transportation; employ the basic registers of formal and informal language relevant to a range of social situations.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of modern Mongolian culture and the impact of culture on language production.

Additional Course Costs

No

Examination Material or equipment

Online submission.

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	Introduction and objectives - Exchanging name cards - Genitive case and its usage - Genitive case suffixes and spelling rule - Personal pronouns in Genitive case	Quizzes Weekly Quizzes are from the contents of the same week and have to be submitted by 11:55 pm Saturday after each meeting.
2	- Telling your future plan - Future simple and its usage - Future simple suffixes and spelling rule - Expressing politeness	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
3	- Accusative case and its usage - Composing sentences with direct objects - Accusative case suffixes and spelling rule	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
4	- Telling what are you doing right now - Asking questions in Present Continuous - Present Continuous and its usage - Present Continuous and spelling rule - Asking permission	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
5	- Telling location - Dative Locative case and its usage - Dative Locative case suffixes and spelling rule - Pronouns in Dative Locative	Quizzes Midterm test
6	- Expressing wish and desire - Suffixes to express wish and desire - Spelling rule	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
7	- Telling how do you come to school/work - Transportation - Instrumental case and its usage - Instrumental case suffixes and spelling rule	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
8	- Personal pronouns in Instrumental case - Suffixes to express intention and decision - Spelling rule - Usage of Modal particle	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
9	- Person bound suffixes and its usage - Modal particle “???”	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
10	- Directive case and its usage - Suffixes to express intention and decision - Spelling rule	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
11	- Personal pronouns in Directive case - Plural and its usage - Plural suffixes and spelling rule	Quizzes Ongoing in class oral assessment
12	- Creating plural nouns - Past tense suffixes and its usage	Final Exam

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
On-going quizzes	30 %	27/07/2022	15/11/2022	1,2,3,4
On going oral assessement/ Participation	10 %	27/07/2022	15/11/2022	1,3,4
Midterm exams	25 %	27/08/2022	05/09/2022	1,2,3,4
Final Exam	35 %	03/11/2022	15/11/2022	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.

Participation

On going oral assessment will be carried out during the class. Active participation, accuracy of grammar usage and expressions/words are assessment rubrics.

Examination(s)

Take home exams. Students are expected to complete the answers on their own without any external help.

Assessment Task 1

On-going quizzes

The quizzes have to be completed by 11:55pm, Saturday after completion of every class. Penalty will apply for late submission. The quizzes are based on the contents that learned during the same week.

Assessment Task 2

On going oral assessement/ Participation

Students are expected to actively participate in conversation and discussion. The oral assessment will take account of grammar, pronunciation and correct usage of expressions.

Assessment Task 3

Midterm exams

Midterm exam questions will be in similar type of the quizzes but may also include some translation of short text. Opens at 8am, 29^th August and closes at 1 pm, 29th August.

Assessment Task 4

Final Exam

Take Home Written Exam: opens at 8am 3rd November and ends at 10am 3rd November. In general, it takes about an hour.

Final exam will cover all the contents learned during the semester.

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. 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

In general within 3 weeks.

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.

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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.

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• 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
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