Tetum 3

• • Hatudu dalan (giving directions)
  • Descreve ema (describing people)
  • Atividade loro-loron nian (daily activities)
  • Uza telefone (using the telephone)
  • Tein (cooking)
  • Eskola (school)
  • Ensinu superior (higher education)
  • Halo planu (making plans)
  • Halo festa (organising a party)

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• ANU-TETM1003-Tetum 2

Others

Completion of TETM1003 Tetum 2 or demonstration of equivalent level through completion of a placement test. Students with prior knowledge of the language will be required to take a placement test. Students are not permitted to enrol in a subject that is lower than the level they achieve in the placement test, or a lower level than a subject they have already completed. Students without the appropriate level of proficiency for ANU-TETM2004 (Tetum 3) will be withdrawn from this subject and we will recommend an alternative subject at the correct level.

Additional requirements

• Equipment 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
• Other requirements -

  This is a fast paced academic course at a University level.

Tetum is the language of Timor-Leste. The study of Tetum is essential for anyone wishing to understand Timor-Leste's diverse society, vibrant culture and dynamic history. Timor-Leste is a close neighbour of Australia and ties between these two countries are increasing through bilateral initiatives and international security, trade and development projects. 

Tetum is a spoken language, because prior to independence in 2002 most Timorese did not have access to education and literacy rates was low. Reading and writing in Tetum are important of course but is mainly to give students a strong foundation in speaking skills, and the emphasis in the course will be developing oral skills because Tetum is primarily an oral language.

The ANU offers a rare opportunity to complete a minor in Tetum. Students completing a minor in Tetum will be uniquely placed to engage with the Timorese people, state, and society. 

The four courses needed to complete the minor are only offered online so can be studied from any location. Classes will be delivered on a weekly basis throughout the semester comprising of three-hour session. Students who complete this language minor will reach an Intermediate level of Tetum skills and knowledge.

Students of this course will learn Tetum at a lower-intermediate level. Students will be introduced to new vocabulary, improve their grammar skills, build on their spoken Tetum skills, and learn to write passages of Tetum on several non-technical topics. This course's topics include directions, school and higher education, cooking, describing people and organizing a party.

Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

• Class participation and activities (10%)
• 4 x written tests (20%)
• Mid term oral test: any chosen topic from lessons in Tetum 3 (20%)
• Final oral test: topic organising a birthday party (30%)
• Translation assignment (10%)
• Oral presentation (10%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).