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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Thai 4 is an Intermediate level course. The course covers a wider range of more complex structural forms such as effective use of markers to produce a more coherent expression of ideas, cause-effect, and arguments in spoken and written Thai language. It also covers a defined range of historical, economic, and socio-cultural topics. Students read and listen to longer modified and unmodified texts and audio-visual media on relevant topics in Thai. Full length Thai films with English sub-titles and music are introduced in relation to discussion of social themes, figurative meanings, and contextual understanding. Students further develop grammatical understanding through spoken, written, and translation exercises in Thai. Students discuss and write about the selected topics on relevant social themes. Guest speakers are invited to class to promote students' exposure to Thai language. By the end of the course, students at this level are able to converse on a range of familiar matters and points of personal interests with native Thai speakers who are willing to speak clearly with minimum colloquialism. Students also develop more understanding of Thai culture in relation to language and social practice.
Participation
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5
Periodic quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Periodic homework
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-semester assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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 6 hours as follows: - 90 minutes, before online lecture, working on the written and audio materials for the week, and revising the written and spoken contents as well as vocabulary. - 180 minutes, participating in two 90-minute sessions via zoom - 90 minutes, completing weekly exercises. In addition, students are expected to spend at least 4 hours of individual study practising the week's written and spoken language forms, vocabulary, and reviewing feedback on their work. Other Information Proficiency equivalent: CEFR B1. On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an I ntermediate level of Thai. 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 results 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.
Details of the required text books will be published in the class summary. Supplementary materials will be provided on Wattle.