In Tok Pisin 2 students will build on the skills gained in Tok Pisin 1 and continue to learn the main grammatical points and expand on their Tok Pisin vocabulary. At the same time, students will further develop their cultural knowledge of the diverse societies of Papua New Guinea. In this course, students will gain a practical command of basic spoken Tok Pisin and a capacity to read and write in the language. Throughout the semester, students interact with multi-media materials, Tok Pisin guest speakers and authentic contents. Such interaction will enable them to continue expanding their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the language. Students will be able to select a topic of their choice on Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, conduct research on this topic and participate in student-led discussion in the classroom. By the end of this course, students will be able to use a vocabulary of around 2000 of the most frequently used Tok Pisin words. Students will be also be able to communicate using simple sentences with native speakers on familiar topics such as geography, politics, religion, environment, and culture.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use an active vocabulary of about 2000 Tok Pisin words. 
2. Recognise and produce phrase and sentence structures to conduct simple conversations in Tok Pisin. 
3. Identify key information from authentic materials introduced in the course on a range of topics. 
4. Undertake simple research and communicate using an expanded Tok Pisin vocabulary on a wide range of topics such as geography, politics, religion, environment, and culture both in speaking and writing. 
5. Develop and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the culture, history and everyday life in Papua New Guinea through interaction with native speakers.

Required Resources

All required resources will be listed on the Canvas course site.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

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 27 July - Fri 31 JulyIntroductory week - Tok Pisin 2 course introduction, warm-up and revision of material learned in Semester 1.
2	Week 2: Mon 3 Aug - Fri 7 AugUnit 6 Part 1 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.
3	Week 3: Mon 10 Aug - Fri 14 AugUnit 6 Part 2 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.	Due Sun 16 Aug: Quiz 1 (10%)
4	Week 4: Mon 17 Aug - Fri 21 AugUnit 7 Part 1 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.	Due Sun 23 Aug: Written assignment 1 (10%)
5	Week 5: Mon 24 Aug - Fri 28 AugUnit 7 Part 2 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.
6	Week 6: Mon 31 Aug - Fri 4 SeptUnit 8 Part 1 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.**2 weeks teaching break Mon 7 Sept - Fri 21 Sept**	Due during week 6: Presentation (20%)
7	Week 7: Mon 21 Sept - Fri 25 SeptUnit 8 Part 2 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.
8	Week 8: Mon 28 Sept - Fri 2 OctUnit 9 Part 1 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.
9	Week 9: Tue 6 Oct - Fri 9 Oct (Labour Day Public Holiday Mon 5 Oct)Unit 9 Part 2 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.	Due Sun 11 Oct: Quiz 2 (10%)
10	Week 10: Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 OctUnit 10 Part 1 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.
11	Week 11: Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 OctUnit 10 Part 2 - Conversations, vocabulary, grammar.	Due Sun 25 Oct: Written Assignment 2 (10%)
12	Week 12: Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct (Semester 2 Ends)Revision week - Preparation for final oral test, wrapping up the course.
13	Week 13: Exam period - 2 Nov - 6 Nov	Due during the exam period (Tue 3 Nov / Wed 4 Nov): Final Oral Test (30%)

Tutorial Registration

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Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1 (10%)	10 %	16/08/2026	27/08/2026	1,2,3,4,5
Written Assignment 1 (10%)	10 %	23/08/2026	*	1,2,3,4,5
Presentation - Oral test 1 (20%)	20 %	01/09/2026	*	1,2,3,4,5
Quiz 2 (10%)	10 %	11/10/2026	*	1,2,3,4,5
Written assignment 2 (10%)	30 %	25/10/2026	*	1,2,3,4,5
Final Assessment - Oral Test 2 (30%)	10 %	03/11/2026	*	1,2,3,4,5
Participation (10%)	10 %	*	*

* 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.

Assessment Task 1

Quiz 1 (10%)

Due in Week 3: Sun 16 Aug 2026

Quiz 1 will test vocabulary and grammar learnt in Weeks 1-3.

Details will be given during classes.

Students will receive feedback to this assessment task by 27 August 2026 (prior to census date).

Assessment Task 2

Written Assignment 1 (10%)

Due in Week 4 - Sunday 23 August 2026

Written assignment 1 will have a total length of approximately 400-500 words.

Assessment Task 3

Presentation - Oral test 1 (20%)

Due in Week 6 - Tuesday 1 September 2026

Each student will prepare a short presentation (approximately 6-7 mins) providing cultural and environmental information on a selected province in Papua New Guinea.

Students will be given more details about this assessment in class.

Assessment Task 4

Quiz 2 (10%)

Due in Week 9 - Sunday 11 October 2026

Quiz 2 will test vocabulary and grammar learnt between Weeks 4 and 9.

Assessment Task 5

Written assignment 2 (10%)

Due in Week 11 - Sunday 25 Oct 2026

Written assignment 2 will have a total length of approximately 400-500 words.

Assessment Task 6

Final Assessment - Oral Test 2 (30%)

The final assessment worth 30% is an Oral Test. It is due during the exam period - (Thu 30 October to Fri 7 November). This test will be conducted via Zoom where students will be asked to answer two questions about topics covered in weeks 2-11 and they will need to speak interactively about these topics for a total of 6-7 minutes. The test will include vocabulary learnt during the course. Students will be given additional information on this test in class prior to taking the test.

Assessment Task 7

Participation (10%)

Participation (10%)

Participation is assessed throughout the semester based on the student's engagement and active participation in spoken and written in-class activities throughout course.

It is marked on the basis of: (1) written and spoken contributions to class activities in each week of teaching; (2) engagement with the materials; (3) other pre-classroom time preparations assigned during the semester.

One mark is available for each of the ten instructional weeks.

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

Participation marks are not released before the final results are released.

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

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.

Returning Assignments

Return in Canvas

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.

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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.

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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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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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