Learning Outcomes

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

1. Read and understand authentic Tok Pisin written texts with the help of a dictionary.
2. Communicate spontaneously and confidently with accuracy in different situations and on a variety of topics in Tok Pisin.
3. Recognise and adapt to the situations that require the use of different registers of Tok Pisin, as well as the situations where English is preferred.
4. Translate passages of authentic texts on a range of non-technical topics such as village courts, health awareness programs, research and education, and phone texting.
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.

Other Information

This course is taught 100% online. 

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On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at a higher-intermediate to advanced level of Tok Pisin.

Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level.

 

Relevant past experience includes:

-       Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.)

-       Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend

-       Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken

-       The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself)

 

Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may result in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course.

 

Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.

Indicative Assessment

1. Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
2. Written Test (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
3. Quizzes (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
4. Oral Presentation (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
5. Final Assessment (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

The ANU uses 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. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

 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 six hours as follows:   

• 90 minutes, before online class, working on the written and audio materials for the week, and, memorising the written and spoken forms of that week’s vocabulary  
• 180 minutes, participating in two 90-minute online classes  
• 90 minutes, completing online follow-up exercises regarding listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and vocabulary  

It is also expected that students should spend at least 4 hours of individual study practicing the week’s written and spoken language forms and vocabulary and reviewing feedback on their work. 

Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

Requisite and Incompatibility

Prescribed Texts

Course materials will be provided on Wattle and via an e-pub. 

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