Tok Pisin is the most commonly and widely spoken language in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This language brings together diverse groups of peoples and cultures and enables communication and understanding amongst each other. Learning Tok Pisin offers students a rare opportunity to explore and gain knowledge of the dynamic cultures that exist within the country. In this course students will gain practical skills of beginner Tok Pisin on topics such as introductions and small talk, everyday life, talking to friends and family about personal interests and understanding diverse PNG history and culture. Students will study short interview-type conversations and texts, learning the main aspects of phonology, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary of Tok Pisin. Students are given opportunities to practice their Tok Pisin listening, speaking, writing, reading and translation skills with the help of a dictionary. Throughout the semester, students will role-play conversations and interact with Tok Pisin guest speakers sharing their lived experiences of their own places and cultures to enhance their 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 1000 Tok Pisin items.
2. Recognise and pronounce all Tok Pisin vowels and consonants, with appropriate intonation.
3. Communicate using simple sentences and phrases with correct grammar structures for everyday situations such as small talk, everyday life, talking to friends and family about personal interests and understanding diverse PNG history and culture.
4. Develop and demonstrate communication skills in short conversations, reading, writing, and translation.
5. Develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of culture, history and everyday life in Papua New Guinea through interaction with native speakers.

Required Resources

Title: A new Course in Tok Pisin (New Guinea Pidgin)

Tom Dutton in collaboration with Dicks Thomas

Title: Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin English Dictionary

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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

Recommended Resources

The Jacaranda Dictionary and Grammar of Melanesian Pidgin

Publisher: The Jacaranda Press

Author: F. Mihalic

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 19 February - Fri 23 FebruaryClass: Wed 21 February & Friday 23 FebruaryIntroduction - Overview, Course Welcome, Course Structure, What is Tok Pisin?, Introduction to Greetings and Pleasantries, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 2 Learning Themes, Song.
2	Week 2: Mon 26 February - Fri 1 MarchClass: Wednesday 28 February & Fri 1 MarchUnit 1 Part 1 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 3 Learning Themes, Song.
3	Week 3: Mon 4 March - Fri 08 MarchClass: Wednesday 6 March & Friday 08 MarchUnit 1 Part 2 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 3 Learning Themes, Song.	Due Fri 08 March: Quiz 1 (assessed)Due Fri 08 March: Written assignment 1 (assessed)
4	Week 4: Mon 11 March - Fri 15 MarchClass: Wednesday 13 March & Friday 15 MarchUnit 2 Part 1 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 5 Learning Themes, Poem.*Canberra Day Public holiday - Monday 11 March
5	Week 5: Mon 18 March - Fri 22 MarchClass: Wednesday 20 March & Friday 22 MarchUnit 2 Part 2 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 6 Learning Themes, Song.	Due Fri 22 March: Written assignment 2 (assessed)
6	Week 6: Mon 25 March - Fri 29 MarchClass: Tuesday 26 March & Thursday 28 March Unit 3 Part 1 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 7 Learning Themes, Song.*Teaching break: Tue 2 April - Fri 12 April**Good Friday public holiday: Fri 29 March*Easter Monday public holiday: Mon 01 April** Class dates changed to Tues 26 March and Thurs 28 March	Due: Mid-semester assessment (Oral test 1) (assessed)
7	Week 7: Mon 15 April - Fri 19 AprilClass: Wednesday 17 April & Friday 19 AprilUnit 3 Part 2 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 8 Learning Themes, Song.	Due Fri 19 April: Quiz 2 (assessed)
8	Week 8: Mon 22 April - Fri 26 AprilClass: Wednesday 24 April & Friday 26 AprilUnit 4 Part 1 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 9 Learning Themes, Song.*ANZAC Day Public Holiday Thur 25 April*	Due Fri 26 April: Quiz 3 (assessed)Due Fri 26 April: Written assignment 3 (Translation) (assessed)
9	Week 9: Mon 29 April - Fri 3 MayClass: Wednesday 01 May & Friday 03 MayUnit 4 Part 2 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 10 Learning Themes, Song.	Due Fri 3 May: Written assignment 4 (assessed)
10	Week 10: Mon 6 May - Fri 10 MayClass: Wednesday 08 May & Friday 10 MayUnit 5 Part 1 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Week 11 Learning Themes, Song.
11	Week 11: Mon 13 May - Fri 17 MayClass: Wednesday 15 May & Friday 17 MayUnit 5 Part 2 - Overview, Focus Lessons, Conversations, Pronunciation (vowels), Vocabulary Drills, Vocabulary Practice, Grammar Points, Exercises, song, Interview-style Audio Text, Questions, Learning Outcomes Checklist, Song.	Due Fri 17 May: Quiz 4 (assessed)
12	Week 12: Mon 20 May - Fri 24 MayClass: Wednesday 22 May & Friday 24 MayRevision week
13	Exam Period - Monday 3 June - Friday 7 June	Due during the week of Monday 03 June to Friday 07 June: Final Assessment (Oral Test 2) (assessed)

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Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation - 10%	10 %	19/02/2024	24/05/2024	1, 2, 3, 5
Periodic Quizzes (4 quizzes) - 10%	10 %	08/03/2024	24/05/2024	2, 3, 4, 5
Periodic Written Tests (4 written tests) - 20%	20 %	08/03/2024	10/05/2024	2, 3, 4, 5
Mid semester assessment (Oral Test 1) - 20% (via zoom)	20 %	25/03/2024	05/04/2024	2, 3, 4, 5
Final Assessment (Oral Test 2) 40% - via zoom & file upload	40 %	03/06/2024	14/06/2024	2, 3, 4, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

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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%

Students' participation will be assessed on the quality of their participation in Zoom classes and the completion of weekly homework tasks. I will explain and provide more information to students about the activities which will count towards their class participation marks.

Assessment Task 2

Periodic Quizzes (4 quizzes) - 10%

There are 4 quizzes altogether. These quizzes will test the vocabulary, grammar, composition, and comprehension skills of students. The Quizzes are due in Weeks 3, 7, 8, and 11.

·     Quiz 1: Due in Wk 3 - Fri 08 March 2024 - return Fri 15 March 2024

·     Quiz 2: Due in Wk 7 – Fri 19 April 2024 - return Fri 26 April 2024

·     Quiz 3: Due in Wk 8 – Fri 26 April 2024 – return Fri 03 May 2024

·     Quiz 4: Due in Wk 11 – Fri 17 May 2024 – return Fri 24 May 2024

Assessment Task 3

Periodic Written Tests (4 written tests) - 20%

There are 4 written tests altogether. Each assessment will consist of multiple questions testing comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and composition skills covering content from the preceding weeks. Each written assignment will have a total length of 300-400 words. Written assignments are due in Weeks 3, 5, 8, and 9.

·     Written 1: Due in Wk 3 – Fri 08 March 2024 – return Fri 15 Mar 2024

·     Written 2: Due in Wk 5 – Fri 22 March 2024 – return Mon 01 April 2024

·     Written 3: Due in Wk 8 – Fri 26 April 2024 – return Fri 3 May 2024

·     Written 4: Due in Wk 9 – Fri 03 May 2024 - return Fri 10 May 2024

Assessment Task 4

Mid semester assessment (Oral Test 1) - 20% (via zoom)

This oral test will be conducted via Zoom during Week 6 (Mon 25 March to Thu 28 March). It will test students speaking, listening, and comprehension skills. It will be a short interview two-way type conversation. Students will respond to short questions about themselves, their family, hobbies, friends, study, and work. Students will also be asked to ask me a question. More information will be provided to students closer to the time. The marked test with feedback will be returned on Friday 05 April (if possible).

 

Assessment Task 5

Final Assessment (Oral Test 2) 40% - via zoom & file upload

This oral test will be conducted via Zoom during the week of Monday 03 June to Friday 07 June. In this final assessment, students will be required to answer 2 questions and describe 1 image. They will speak interactively about the content of each question and image for about a total of 9-10 minutes. This test will assess their listening, speaking, and comprehension skills. More information about possible questions and the format of this test will be provided to students closer to the time. The marked assignment with feedback will be returned Monday 14 June - onwards before the semester results are published.

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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

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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

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• 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.

Returning Assignments

Return in Wattle and via e-mail

Extensions and Penalties

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Resubmission of Assignments

Not allowed

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