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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
In Tok Pisin 4 students will build on the language skills acquired in Tok Pisin 3 and will continue to engage with authentic spoken Tok Pisin through a variety of audio-visual materials recorded in real-life situations. Throughout the course students will learn new vocabulary, improve their fluency and build on their writing skills by receiving regular feedback on their work. Students will practice translating shorter authentic texts and learn about the ways language is used in situations like village courts, health awareness programs, research and education, and phone texting. Students will also be introduced to the other two Melanesian creoles: Bislama of Vanuatu and Pijin of the Solomon Islands. By the end of the course students will gain higher sensitivity of the language and communicate effectively on a broad range of topics across various cultures of Papua New Guinea.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Written Test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral Presentation
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 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.
Course materials will be provided on Wattle and via an e-pub.