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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
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.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Periodic Written Tests (4x2.5% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid Semester Assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Storytelling
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 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. Other Information This course is taught 100% online. ---- On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced Beginner 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.
Course materials will be provided on Wattle and via an e-pub.