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Tetum 1

Undergraduate | ANU-TETM1002 | 2018

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Tetum 1

About this subject

  • On satisfying the requirements of this subject, students will have the knowledge and skills at an Introductory level of Tetum to:

    1. Recognise and pronounce all Tetum vowels, consonants, with appropriate intonation
    2. Use an active vocabulary of about 1000 items
    3. Recognise and produce basic phrase and sentence structures to allow short conversations and the reading, writing, and translation of short, basic texts
    4. Communicate in speaking and writing, using simple phrases, on such topics as greetings, family, food, clothes, homes, transport, and animals
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the culture and everyday life of Timor‐Leste, including such topics as home life, food culture, and local fashions.

Entry requirements

Others

This is a subject for beginners. If you have prior experience in learning this language, this subject may not be appropriate for you. You may be required to take a placement test.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    To successfully engage in this subject students will need the following:

    • Laptop or computer
    • Computer camera (either inbuilt or webcam)
    • Headset with microphone
    • Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser
    • Reliable internet access
    • Access to a scanner or smartphone.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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