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This subject covers a selection of advanced readings in Literary Chinese. Each semester, students study a different type of Literary Chinese text, including historiography, excavated texts, anecdotal literature, poetry, and Buddhist Chinese. Students read prescribed texts in class. They receive tuition in the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax specific to each type of text and register of Literary Chinese. Students also discuss the contextual information necessary for appreciation of the texts under study; and practise using a range of Sinological research tools to discover and interpret such information. This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Advanced Literary Chinese

This subject introduces students to spoken and written Thai, the language spoken in Thailand and by the Thai diaspora worldwide. It is appropriate for students without any background in Thai language. Students will learn the tones, consonants, vowels, essential grammar, and the writing system of the Thai language. They are the building blocks of students&#39; reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will learn, practise, and employ a range of simple sentence structures with appropriate polite particles through a series of situational dialogues. The language use and topics cover greetings and self-introduction, giving basic information on self, family and friends, time and date, description of objects, and asking for help, information and directions. Cultural issues involved language use and politeness will be included. The subject also covers basic knowledge of Thailand. By the end of the subject, students will be able to read and write basic Thai sentences and use the language in simple day-to-day communication and situations. This subject will prepare students for the second subject of Thai.This is a fast paced academic subject at a University level, via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Unlock the written and spoken language of Thailand. Build up an active vocabulary and explore Thai’s sentence structures and grammar. Steep yourself in the culture of Thailand and study the social and historical contexts that shaped its language.

Thai 1

This course aims to further develop students&#39; reading, writing, listening and speaking skills towards becoming independent users of Turkish language. Each week, students will explore the defining events and characteristics of a decade in Turkey from the 1920s to 2010s through film, literature, music and arts. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Turkish culture and society while developing the skills express opinions and ideas. The students will be expected to complete online study modules weekly before attending the online live session.

Intermediate Turkish B

This course continues on from Elementary Turkish B and corresponds to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This course will further develop students&#39; reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to equip them to deal with most situations that may arise in a Turkish-speaking environment. Students will gain insights into Turkish society and culture through the study of a range of media. The students will be expected to complete online study modules weekly before attending the online live session.

Intermediate Turkish A

This subject focuses on the analysis and translation of intermediate texts from various periods. Based on the knowledge acquired in Literary Chinese 1, the subject attempts to improve the students’ proficiency in philological translation with a sample of different types of text. To meet the challenges posed by the selected texts, the subject further introduces Sinological reference tools useful for their elucidation.

Literary Chinese 2

This course is an introduction to contemporary spoken and written Vietnamese for complete beginners. This subject introduces the tones, vowels and consonants, essential syntax and the writing system of the Vietnamese language. By working through a series of contextualised dialogues the students will begin to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The context of language use focuses on basic greetings, self-introduction and introducing one’s family and friends, time and date and describing one’s daily habits. Attention is given to the social and cultural context of language use. This subject will prepare students to proceed to higher levels of Vietnamese.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Hold conversations in Australia’s sixth most-spoken language. Distinguish and pronounce the six tones that are used to build words. Experience the Vietnamese language in the context of the country’s cultural and social communication practices.

Vietnamese 1

Tok Pisin is the most commonly and widely spoken language in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This language brings together diverse groups of peoples and cultures and enables communication and understanding amongst each other. Learning Tok Pisin offers students a rare opportunity to explore and gain knowledge of the dynamic cultures that exist within the country. In this course students will gain practical skills of beginner Tok Pisin on topics such as introductions and small talk, everyday life, talking to friends and family about personal interests and understanding diverse PNG history and culture. Students will study short interview-type conversations and texts, learning the main aspects of phonology, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary of Tok Pisin. Students are given opportunities to practice their Tok Pisin listening, speaking, writing, reading and translation skills with the help of a dictionary. Throughout the semester, students will role-play conversations and interact with Tok Pisin guest speakers sharing their lived experiences of their own places and cultures to enhance their receptive, interactive and productive skills. This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Tok Pisin 1

Tetum, the language of Timor-Leste, will allow you to engage with one of Australia’s closest neighbours. In this introductory course, through active engagement, students will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1000 of the most frequently used words in Tetum. Students will learn the main grammar features of Tetum and learn how to pronounce its words accurately. Throughout the semester, students will engage in role-play conversations to learn how to use language appropriately to different social situations. They will further interact with authentic Tetum language and culture through various multi-media materials appropriate to the level. By the end of this course, students will be able to communicate using basic sentences, gain a practical command of beginner spoken Tetum, and an elementary capacity to read Tetum newspaper articles with the help of a dictionary.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Immerse yourself in the official language of Timor-Leste. Flick through newspaper articles written in Tetum. Work on pronunciation and intonation. Assemble the fundamental language building blocks that allow you to discuss food, clothes and homes.

Tetum 1

Sanskrit, the classical language of India, has long been renowned for its beauty, subtlety and complexity. It is the key to the civilisational treasures of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, and provides direct access to a vast repository of literary, scientific and philosophical wisdom. In this course students are introduced to the foundations of Sanskrit. The course balances traditional practices of textual reception—reading and grammar—with language production—speaking, chanting and singing.Sanskrit is a demanding language. It involves the rigorous study of grammar, a considerable amount of memorisation, and high and sustained level of commitment. Previous language learning experience is a distinct advantage. All prospective students are encouraged to make an appointment with the convener to discuss the course before enrolling.

Uncover the origins of Sanskrit, India’s classical language. Trace its connections to ancient philosophy and literature. Learn to write the alphabet. Speak a variety of simple phrases, and take part in the Sanskrit tradition of chanting and singing.

Sanskrit 1

This subject will introduce students to basic Turkish language in alignment with the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about their day and use simple structures and familiar phrases. They will be able to understand simple conversations if enunciated slowly and clearly. The students will be expected to complete online study modules weekly before attending the online live session.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Elementary Turkish A

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