• Class Number 2564
  • Term Code 3230
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Topic ANU Online
  • Mode of Delivery Online
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • Dr Janit Feangfu
  • LECTURER
    • Dr Janit Feangfu
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 21/02/2022
  • Class End Date 27/05/2022
  • Census Date 31/03/2022
  • Last Date to Enrol 28/02/2022
SELT Survey Results

Thai 3 is an Advanced Beginner-Low Intermediate level course. The course covers a wider range of structural forms; as well as the use of markers to indicate the linking of ideas and arguments in Thai. This course also covers a limited range of historical, cultural, and contemporary social topics in Thai. Students use their growing socio-linguistic skills to read and listen to both modified and short unmodified texts and audio-visual media on relevant themes and situations. Students develop grammatical understanding through spoken, written, and translation exercises in Thai. By the end of the couse, students at this level are able to converse on a range of familiar and concrete topics with native speakers who are willing to speak clearly and simply without colloquialism. Students can discuss and write about selected social and cultural issues in Thai, and gain some cultural understanding of prevalent Thai perceptions and practices appropriate to the level of the course.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Use an active Thai vocabulary of around 1000 items.
  2. Recognise and use markers to indicate linking of ideas and arguments in Thai langauge.
  3. Read, comprehend, and produce simple, longer Thai written passages with a wider range of structural forms on non-technical topics with the aid of substantial vocabulary lists and a dictionary.
  4. Use Thai language in conversational situations on familiar and concrete topics including a limited range of historical, cultural, and contemporary social issues.
  5. Demonstrate a cultural understanding of prevalent Thai perceptions and practices appropriate to the language level.

Examination Material or equipment

n/a

Required Resources

  • Complete Thai (2017) by David Smyth is a compulsory textbook for the course. The book is available for purchase at leading online book stores.
  • All Complete Thai audio tracks are available here https://library.teachyourself.com/audio/all. They are compulsory for pre-class preparation.
  • Supplementary reading texts and exercises will be provided on 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, 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 Introduction to THAI2002 and Complete Thai textbook Recap of Thai language in year 1 courses Grammar and Revision of Consonants, Final Consonants, and Vowels Homework 1 (5%)
2 Week 2 ??????????????????? (Can you eat spicy food?) (CT ch 9) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ???????????????????? (the art of ordering a Thai meal) Quiz 1 (2%)
3 Week 3 ????????????????? (Can you speak Thai?) (CT ch 10) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ?????/???? (complementing) Homework 2 (5%)
4 Week 4 ???????????? (Do you have any brothers and sisters?) (CT ch 11) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ????????????????????????????? (Why do Thai people like to ask about your family?) *Monday 14 March Canberra Day Public holiday Quiz 2 (2%)
5 Week 5 ??????????????????????????? (Can I speak to Khun Somchai, please?) (CT ch 12) Polite requests, seeking advice and making suggestions Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ???????????????? (lucky and unlucky numbers) Homework 3 (5%)
6 Week 6 ??????????? (Review and Assessment) Details will be given on Wattle for Mid-term Assessment (20%) Mid-term oral presentation (5%) in week 6 Mid-term oral assessment (5%) in week 6 Mid-term Written Examination Live On-line Session (10%) (Date TBA) **Census Date: Thursday 31 March **Teaching Break: 5 - 16 April **Class resumes: Tuesday 19 April
7 Week 7 ????????? (I don't understand) (CT ch 13) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ???????? (nicknames) *Easter Monday 18 April public holiday Homework 4 (5%)
8 Week 8 ??????????????? ??? (Do you like living in Bangkok?) (CT ch 14) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ??????????? (place names) *Monday 25 April ANZAC Day public holiday Quiz 3 (2%)
9 Week 9 ????????????? (What time does the train leave?) (CT ch 15) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ??????? (occasional market) Homework 5 (5%)
10 Week 10 ????????????? (Do you have any available rooms?) (CT ch 16) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ????????????????????? (Thai university dorm rooms) Quiz 4 (2%)
11 Week 11 ??????????????????????? (Do you have any apartments for rent?) (CT ch 17) Conversation, grammar and reading Cultural notes: ?????????? (Spirit house) Homework 6 (5%)
12 Week 12 ????? (Revision) Quiz 5 (2%) Preparation for final assessment (30%) details will be given on Wattle Final oral presentation (10%) (date TBA) Final exam live online session (20%) (date TBA) (all skills test in multi-component formats)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task Value Due Date Return of assessment Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%) 10 % 27/05/2022 30/06/2022 2, 3, 4, 5
Periodic quizzes (10%) 10 % 06/03/2022 31/03/2022 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Periodic homework (30%) 30 % 27/02/2022 31/03/2022 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Mid-semester Assessment (20%) 20 % 10/04/2022 02/05/2022 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Final assessment (30%) 30 % 12/06/2022 30/06/2022 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:

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 classes on scheduled time (Mondays and Wednesdays from 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm).
  • The course total marks include 10% participation marks. Participation is not equal to 'Attendance'.
  • In the event of students' absence, please watch the recording and write substantially a response to the contents and/or missed activities in the discussion forum in Thai or English. This is a way to show your active engagement and participation to the class.
  • The total workload for the subject is 130 hours over 12 weeks of class and the examination period. 

Each week students are expected to study for 6 hours as follows:

  • 90 minutes, before online lecture, working on the written and audio materials for the week, and revising the written and spoken contents as well as vocabulary.
  • 180 minutes, participating in two 90-minute sessions via zoom
  • 90 minutes, completing weekly exercises.

In addition, students are expected to spend at least 4 hours of individual study practising the week's written and spoken language forms, vocabulary, and reviewing feedback on their work.

Assessment Task 1

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 27/05/2022
Return of Assessment: 30/06/2022
Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5

Participation (10%)

  • Participation is not equal to 'Attendance'.
  • Participation is assessed throughout the semester based on individual student's engagement and performance in class.
  • Students are expected to contribute to the discussion forum on Wattle at least 4 entries/replies at the minimum of 50 Thai words per entry/reply.
  • 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.

Assessment Task 2

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 06/03/2022
Return of Assessment: 31/03/2022
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Periodic quizzes (10%)

  • 5 quizzes at 2% each
  • Timed, online quizzes in multi-component formats on reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. They also combine grammatical structures and key vocabulary from the texts studied in class.
  • When possible, students will receive feedbacks and marks of each quiz in the following week of submission.
  • Students will be informed of the marks of quiz 1 and 2 (4%) before the census date (31 March 2022).

Assessment Task 3

Value: 30 %
Due Date: 27/02/2022
Return of Assessment: 31/03/2022
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Periodic homework (30%)

  • 6 homework assignments at 5% each
  • Homework comprise a combination of exercises on reading, writing, listening, speaking, translation and grammar.
  • When possible, students will receive feedbacks and marks of the homework in the following week of submission.
  • Students will be informed of the marks of homework 1, 2 and 3 (15%) before the census date (31 March 2022).

Assessment Task 4

Value: 20 %
Due Date: 10/04/2022
Return of Assessment: 02/05/2022
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Mid-semester Assessment (20%)

Rubrics and Details will be given on Wattle for Mid-term Assessment (20%)

  • Mid-term oral presentation (5%) in week 6. Students give short presentation followed by Q&A.
  • Mid-term individual oral assessment (5%) in week 6. Each student will make an appointment with the convenor according to available time slots.
  • Mid-term Written Examination Live On-line Session (10%) (Date TBA)

Assessment Task 5

Value: 30 %
Due Date: 12/06/2022
Return of Assessment: 30/06/2022
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Final assessment (30%)

Rubrics and details will be given on Wattle.

  • Final oral presentation (10%) (date TBA) Students give short presentation followed by Q&A.
  • Final exam live online session (20%) (date TBA) (all skills test in multi-component formats)

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

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

  • 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).

Dr Janit Feangfu
026 125 4327
Janit.Feangfu@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Modern and contemporary Thai literature and Cultural Studies, Cold War literature, the portrayal of cross-cultural contact, gender, social and cultural issues in literature, food memoirs and contemporary Isan (Northeastern) Literature.

Dr Janit Feangfu

By Appointment
By Appointment
Dr Janit Feangfu
026 125 4327
Janit.Feangfu@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Dr Janit Feangfu

By Appointment
By Appointment

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