In Tok Pisin 3 students will build on the language skills gained in Tok Pisin 2 and will be exposed to authentic spoken Tok Pisin through a variety of audio-visual materials recorded in real-life situations. Students will learn to use language structures and vocabulary to express more complex ideas and effectively communicate in a variety of situations. Throughout the course, emphasis will be put on different regional varieties of Tok Pisin. Students will be introduced to new vocabulary, improve their fluency and learn to write passages in Tok Pisin on various non-technical topics such as the history of the language, the spiritual world, ancestral stories, witchcraft and violence, logging and mining, elections and politics. By the end of the course students will be able to communicate in real-life situations and demonstrate their language competence in a range of social situations across the various cultures of Papua New Guinea. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Read and understand authentic written texts in Tok Pisin with the help of a dictionary.
2. Communicate in speech and writing with a degree of confidence in a variety of contexts, including casual conversations with native speakers or presenting in front of a group of people.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use a broad range of sentence structures in both communication and translation on topics covered in the course.
4. Discuss cultural issues and current affairs in Papua New Guinea, arising from topics such as the language situation in PNG, spiritual worlds, ancestral stories, witchcraft and violence, and logging and mining.
5. Critically analyse and reflect upon the differences between Western and New Guinean cultures and everyday life, and be able to express those reflections in Tok Pisin.

Required Resources

Title: Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin English Dictionary

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Authors: Susan Baing, Brian Deutrom, Russell Jackson and CA Volker

Title: The Jacaranda Dictionary and Grammar of Melanesian Pidgin

Author: F. Mihalic

Recommended Resources

Other resources available 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, 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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1: Mon 20 February - Fri 24 February Introduction, revision, warm-up week
2	Week 2: Mon 27 February - Fri 3 March Topic 1: The role of Tok Pisin in PNG and abroad
3	Week 3: Mon 6 March - Fri 10 March Topic 2: Tok Pisin and traditional ecological knowledge	Due Friday 10 March: Written Assignment 1 (assessed - 10%)
4	Week 4: Tue 14 March - Fri 17 March Topic 3: Spiritual world and cargo cults *Canberra Day Public Holiday Mon 13 March*	Due Friday 17 March: Quiz 1 (assessed - 10%)
5	Week 5: Mon 20 March - Fri 24 March Topic 4: Traditional views of illness and ways of treatment
6	Week 6: Mon 27 March - Fri 31 March Revision and assessment week: in-class oral presentations *Teaching Break Mon 3 April - Fri 14 April*	Fri 31 March: In-class oral presentations (assessed - 20%)
7	Week 7: Mon 17 April - Fri 21 April Topic 5: Violence and witchcraft
8	Week 8: Mon 24 April - Fri 28 April Topic 6: Logging, mining, and the related environmental and social issues *ANZAC Day Public Holiday Tue 25 April*	Due Friday 28 April: Written Assignment 2 (assessed - 10%)
9	Week 9: Mon 1 May - Fri 5 May Topic 7: Oral literature
10	Week 10: Mon 8 May - Fri 12 May Topic 8: PNG politics	Due Friday 12 May: Quiz 2 (assessed - 10%)
11	Week 11: Mon 15 May - Fri 19 May Topic 9: PNG humour, joking and insults
12	Week 12: Mon 22 May - Fri 26 May Revision, conclusion, and assessment week	Oral assessment (assessed - 30%)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%)	10 %	20/02/2023	20/06/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2 written assignments (total of 20%)	20 %	10/03/2023	05/05/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2 quizzes (total of 20%)	20 %	17/03/2023	19/05/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral presentation (20%)	20 %	31/03/2023	07/04/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Assessment (30%)	30 %	26/05/2023	02/06/2023	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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

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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

See above.

Assessment Task 1

Participation (10%)

Participation is assessed throughout the semester based on

•               the student's engagement and active participation in the class

•               regular submission and/or performance of assignments. Written portions of the homework must be submitted in a format agreed with the course

convenor.

Attendance of the class alone is not part of this assessment.

Assessment Task 2

2 written assignments (total of 20%)

Written assignment 1: 500 to 550 words (10%)

Due: Fri 10 March (Week 3)

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Written assignment 2: 600 to 650 words in total (10%)

Due: Fri 28 April (Week 8)

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Assessment Task 3

2 quizzes (total of 20%)

Quiz 1 (10%): vocabulary, grammar, language use, translation

Due: Fri 17 March (Week 4)

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Quiz 2 (10%): vocabulary, grammar, language use, translation

Due: Fri 12 May (Week 10)

Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

Assessment Task 4

Oral presentation (20%)

This assessment task is an in-class presentation (20%)

Due: Fri 31 March 2023

A 10-minute in-class (online) oral presentation on a pre-selected topic.

Students will receive feedback within one week of the presentation.

Assessment Task 5

Final Assessment (30%)

The Final Assessment (30%) is an Oral Test

After the last class, we will have an oral test. Each student will have a 5-7-minute interview/conversation, in which they will be invited to talk about an issue arising from the topics covered during the course.

Academic Integrity

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The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

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

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Not allowed

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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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