This course builds upon the skills and knowledge achieved in Burmese 1001 and 1002. Students will expand their knowledge of spoken-style Burmese and master most of its grammatical expressions. Upon completion of the course, students will gain more sophisticated spoken and written language skills.

In this course, students will delve deeper into Myanmar's traditional and changing lifestyles in recent years, including activities at weddings, funerals, and seasonal festivities. Folktales, stories of Buddha's life, and Buddhist-related rituals such as ordinations as novices and meditation practices are also included in the course. Students will be able to express both appreciation and offer insightful discussion about Myanmar's traditional culture.

By the end of the course, students will have learned vocabulary related to the topics above, new spoken-style grammar, and expressions. Students will use different registers for formal and informal language and learn more advanced communication skills for situations at university and in the workplace.

The course regularly invites Burmese native speakers and Myanmar specialists as guests to enhance students' speaking abilities and exposure to the language. Students will be encouraged to make short presentations on the topics learned to the guests. Through these interactions, students will improve their Burmese receptive, interactive, and productive skills.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use an active vocabulary of around 1,100 Burmese words in spoken and written forms. 
2. Reproduce Burmese pronunciation in Burmese script, including basic words drawn from Pali. 
3. Demonstrate grammatical knowledge of the spoken-style Burmese in short conversations on topics learned throughout the course. 
4. Read and write in a more sophisticated style of spoken Burmese with an awareness of formal and informal registers. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding of traditional culture and festivities including Buddhist related practices in Myanmar.

Required Resources

Required Teaching Resources are found on the BURM 2001 (Burmese 3) Canvas site.

Students are strongly recommended to obtain the following dictionary, as shown below:

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

Publisher: Periplus

Edition: 2008

*EBook (2014) is also available.

Recommended Resources

Burmese: An Introduction to the Spoken Language Book 1

Author: John Okell

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press

Edition: 1994, 2010

*recommended for BURM 1002 (Burmese 1) and BURM 1003 (Burmese 2)

Burmese: An Introduction to the Spoken Language Book 2

Author: John Okell

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press

Edition: 1994, 2010

*recommended for BURM 1003 (Burmese 2)

Burmese: An Introduction to the Literary Style

Author: John Okell

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press

Edition: 1994, 2010

(All books are available at the Menzies Library, ANU, for a 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

Students will receive feedback and marks for weekly quizzes by Monday of the following week. Therefore, feedback for their early quizzes will be available to students before the census date on 31 March, allowing for informed course continuation decisions.

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	Personal Narratives & Past Experiences	Quiz 1, Quiz 2
2	Restaurant review	Quiz 3, Quiz 4
3	Travelling to Chin State	Quiz 5, Quiz 6
4	Family and relationships	Quiz 7, Quiz 8
5	You have been invited to the novitiation ceremony "??????????"	Quiz 9, Quiz 10
6	Birthday Wish	Midsemester Written and Reading AssessmentMidsemester Listening Comprehension and Oral Assessment
7	Traditional sports	Quiz 11, Quiz 12
8	Shopping	Quiz 13, Quiz 14
9	Traveling	Quiz 15, Quiz 16
10	Let's go watch the play " ???????."	Quiz 17, Quiz 18
11	Farewell to John Okell	Quiz 19, Quiz 20
12	Making Plans & Future Intentions	Final Written and Reading Assessment Final Listening Comprehension and Oral Assessment

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]	10 %	1,2,3,4,5
Weekly Online Quizzes (15%) [LO 1,2,3,5]	15 %	1,2,4,5
Midsemester Assessment: Written and Reading (10%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]	10 %	1,2,4,5
Midsemester Assessment: Listening Comprehension and Oral (20%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]	20 %	1,2,3,4,5
The final assessment: Written and Reading (20%) LO [1,2,4,5]	20 %	1,2,4,5
The final assessment: Listening Comprehension and Oral (25%)	25 %	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
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Skills website. 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 ‘Canvas’ 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

Vigorous participation in class activities is expected as part of assessments, not just attendance.

Assessment Task 1

Participation (10%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

Students are expected to actively participate and engage in classroom activities. Participation should demonstrate the key language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Assessment Task 2

Weekly Online Quizzes (15%) [LO 1,2,3,5]

Weekly online quizzes aim to reinforce what is learned in class and identify areas of language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) that need improvement. Students will complete one quizzes per week, totaling 10 quizzes throughout the semester (no quizzes in weeks 6 and 12).

Each quiz is worth 10 points and 1.5% of the total grade, and they must be submitted by Sunday at midnight.

Students will receive feedback and marks for weekly quizzes by Monday of the following week. Therefore, feedback for their early quizzes will be available to students before the census date on 31 March, allowing for informed course continuation decisions.

Assessment Task 3

Midsemester Assessment: Written and Reading (10%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

The mid-semester assessment aims to promote student engagement and develop reading and writing skills in Burmese script. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their language proficiency and understanding of basic cultural practices at the midpoint of the course.

Students are required to complete three reading comprehension tasks and two writing tasks (totaling 150 words in Burmese script).

Assessment Task 4

Midsemester Assessment: Listening Comprehension and Oral (20%) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

For the Mid-semester Assessment: Listening Comprehension and Oral Proficiency, Students will complete a variety of listening comprehension tasks and participate in oral assessment activities (oral presentations, role-plays, questions, and answers).

Assessment Task 5

The final assessment: Written and Reading (20%) LO [1,2,4,5]

The final assessment is designed to evaluate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, enabling students to demonstrate their overall language attainment and understanding of cultural

For the final Written and Reading, students will complete two writing tasks and three reading tasks, totaling 300 words in Burmese script.

Assessment Task 6

The final assessment: Listening Comprehension and Oral (25%)

For final listening comprehension and oral assessments, students are required to complete a variety of listening comprehension tasks and participate in oral assessment activities (oral presentations, role-plays, questions, and answers).

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

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 not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• 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. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

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 Accessibility 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 supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students