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.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use an active Thai vocabulary of about 1300 items.
2. Use markers to produce a more coherent expression of ideas, cause-effect, and arguments in spoken and written Thai language. 
3. Read, comprehend, and produce longer Thai passages with a wider range of more complex structural forms on non-technical topics and points of personal interests with the aid of focused vocabulary lists and a dictionary.
4. Use Thai langauge appropriately in familiar conversational situations and topics, points of personal interests, and prevalent social issues.
5. Demonstrate a cultural understanding of Thai perceptions and practices regarding such topics as cultural and ethnic diversity, social hierarchy, and social mobility.

Examination Material or equipment

The preparation materials will be given on Wattle.

Required Resources

• For studens who attend Thai 4 on-line, students must ensure that they have necessary equipment for the class such as headset with microphone and webcam camera as well as reliable internet connection.
• Thai - An Essential Grammar by David Smyth 2014 edition is shared on Wattle. Start grammar revision as soon as possible. We will be using this book as a grammar reference in Thai 4.
• If you have not got one already, please get a set of Thai keyboard sticker and start learning to type in Thai here https://www.learnthaiping.com/dashboard (The learning process will help revising spelling too.)
• A History of Thailand (2014) by Baker, Christopher John; Pasuk Phongpaichit. The digital version of this book can be accessed through ANU library with your UID here https://library.anu.edu.au/record=b5092507. This rare gem is the most accessible book on the history of Thailand available. The authors include "small people" in the portrayal of Siam/Thailand as a kingdom and later national state. The book provides historical, political, economic and cultural accounts that explain Thailand as it has become with an exemption of the latest coup d'etat in 2014.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

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	Teaching Week 1: Tue 23 & Thu 25 July Lesson 1: Introduction and Recapitulation, Reflexive pronouns, Emphatic Pronoun, and Stative Verbs	Homework 1 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 28 July) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
2	Teaching Week 2: Tue 30 July & Thu 1 AugustLesson 2: Grammar & Reading: Three-finger salute in Thailand	Quiz 1 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 4 August) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
3	Teaching Week 3: Tue 6 & Thu 8 August Lesson 3: Grammar & Reading: Migration in Thailand	Homework 2 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 11 August) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
4	Teaching Week 4: Tue 13 & Thu 15 August Lesson 4: Grammar & Reading: Current Change in Thai Family	Quiz 2 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 18 August) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
5	Teaching Week 5: Tue 20 & Thu 22 August Lesson 5: Grammar & Translation of Creative text	Homework 3 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 25 August) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
6	Teaching Week 6: Tue 27 & Thu 29 AugustReview and AssessmentsSemester 2 census date 31 August	Quiz 3 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 1 September)Assessment:Mid-semester oral presentation on a topic of your interest chosen from what we have learned in week 1-5 (5%)
7	Teaching break: Mon 2 - Sun 15 September	RELAX, RECOVER & REVISE for Mid-semester Assessment
9	Teaching Week 7: Tue 17 & 19 September Mid-semester Assessment	Mid-semester live-online assessment (90 minutes,10%: Listening, grammar, vocal, translation) Mid-semester written exam (5%) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
10	Teaching Week 8: Tue 24 & 26 SeptemberLesson 6: Grammar & Conversation: National Anthem and Thai Culture	Quiz 4 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 29 September)Homework 4 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 29 September) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
11	Teaching Week 9: Tue 1 & Thu 3 October Lesson 7: Spoken Language and social context	Quiz 5 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 6 October) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
12	Teaching Week 10: Tue 8 & 10 October Lesson 8: Let's watch a Thai film & descriptive words, character descriptions	Homework 5 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday 13 October) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
13	Teaching Week 11: Tue 15 & 17 October Lesson 9: Reading: Smiling and half-serious conversation in Thai culture	Homework 6 (Due 11.55 pm Sunday, October 20) Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.
14	Teaching Week 12: Tue 22 & Thu 24 OctoberLesson 10: 'Night Sky' the Conversation & Grammar; Course ReviewLast day of the semester is Friday 25 October.	Final Assessment (30%) will be organised during the exam period date TBA. Final oral assessment (5%) Final test live-online (15%) Final written exam (5%)

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%)	10 %	24/10/2024	28/11/2024	2, 4, 5
5 Periodic Quizzes (10%)	10 %	05/08/2024	14/10/2024	1, 2, 3, 5
6 Periodic homework (30%)	30 %	21/10/2024	04/11/2024	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-semester assessment (20%)	20 %	19/09/2024	30/09/2024	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Assessment (30%)	30 %	18/11/2024	28/11/2024	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using 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. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

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

Students are highly recommended to attend two sessions of 1.5-hour lecture (in total 3 hours per week) on scheduled time (every Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30 pm to 12.00 pm AEST). Although there is no mark graded by the number of participation, there will be weekly assessments and cooperative class discussion and activities which reflect students' engagement and how well students prepare prior to each lesson. Students should also spend at least 4 hours a week outside the classroom doing preparation, revision, working through the reading exercises and homework.

Examination(s)

There are two examinations ; the mid-semester exam (20%) and the final exam (30%). Both exams will be conducted online.

Assessment Task 1

Participation (10%)

• Participation is not equal to 'Attendance'.
• Participation and class activities are assessed throughout the semester on the basis of written and spoken contributions to class activities in each week of teaching.
• Participation and class activities include students' written contribution to weekly self-study resources forum and lead a weekly talking point in class.
• Students are required to actively participate in the activities and their in-class performance should reflect the progress they have made by completing these tasks.

NOTE:

1. The participation marks are not released before the final results are released.

Assessment Task 2

5 Periodic Quizzes (10%)

• There are 5 online quizzes at the value of 2% each in teaching week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
• Students are required to complete the quizzes on their own time outside the class.
• Quizzes are designed to help students review and practice, not to judge their performances.
• Students will be given immediate feedback where applicable.
• Quizzes comprise grammar point, reading content, and vocabulary. Listening and speaking componants may be included.

NOTE

• Students will be informed of the marks of quiz 1 and 2 (4%) before the census date (31 August 2023).

Assessment Task 3

6 Periodic homework (30%)

• There are 6 periodic homework items at the value of 5% each in teaching week 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 11.
• The periodic homework helps students revise and give them opportunity to check their comprehension and practice both receptive, productive and communicative skills.
• Where feasible, students will receive feedback within one week of the due date.

NOTE

• Students will be informed of the marks of homework 1 and 2 (10%) before the census date (31 August).

Assessment Task 4

Mid-semester assessment (20%)

The mid-semester assessment has 3 components (total 20%)

1. Mid-semester oral presentation on a topic of your interest chosen from what we have learned in week 1-5 (5%)

• The mid-semester oral exam will be organised in teaching week 6.
• Students individually give 10-minute presentation followed by Q&A.
• The topics and marking rubric will be given on Wattle.
• Each student will make an appointment according to available time slots.

2. Live, online, multi-component exam via Zoom (10%)

• Mid-semester test live-online will be organized in teaching week 7.
• The components include listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, translation.

3. Mid-semester written test (5%).

• live-online written test will be organized in teaching week 7.

Assessment Task 5

Final Assessment (30%)

The final assessment has 3 components.

1.Live, online, multi-component exam via Zoom (15%).

• The final live-online exam will be organized during the ANU final exam period.
• The components include listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, translation.
• More details will be given on Wattle.

2. Final oral test (10%). Each student will book a time slot. The oral test comprises 2 sections:

1. Compare and describe a pair of UNSEEN images (2 mins to prepare, 3 mins to describe) INDIVIDUAL ORAL TEST. 
2. A presentation of your favourite character from your favourite TV show/movie/book (5-7 mins) TO CLASSMATES.

• Show an image of the character/book. DO NOT READ FROM A SCRIPT!!
• Who/what is this character? [intro]
• What is interesting about this character? [body/supporting evident]
• Why do you like this character? [conclusion]
• Q&A (5 mins)

3. Final written assessment (5%).

• Genuine work only. NO assisted translation, web-based/electronic translation allowed for this task.

NOTE:

• The final marks are not returned before the final results are released.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

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

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

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

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. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students