Description
This micro-credential will prepare professionals who are currently working or expecting to work in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
By learning and practising scenario-based conversations in basic Tok Pisin the participants will develop practical language skills. They will be immersed in Tok Pisin and gain knowledge of daily life in PNG by way of intensive language training, video footage of real-life situations, and group discussions based on carefully selected readings.
The skills and knowledge acquired will allow participants to respectfully navigate their interactions and relationships in Papua New Guinea and respond to situations in a culturally appropriate way.
This micro-credential can be delivered as a bespoke offering, where we design the class outline to focus on specific topic(s) as required by the client.
Topics
- Introductions and small talk
- Going to the market
- Travelling
- Health
- Cultural, linguistic and biological diversity of Papua New Guinea
- People's connection with the land, spiritual world
- Witchcraft and violence
- Logging and mining
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrolees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Communicate using simple phrases and sentences, on topics covered
- Demonstrate their ability to engage in Tok Pisin conversations and respond in socially appropriate ways in a variety of situations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the culture and everyday life in Papua New Guinea in topics covered
- Critically analyse and reflect upon the differences between Western/Australian and New Guinean culture and everyday life
Indicative assessment
- Language Quiz [1,2,3,4]
- Translation Test [1,2,3,4]
- Oral Test [1, 2, 3, 4]
- 700-800 word Reflection Essay in English [2,3,4]
Assumed knowledge
This micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
No specific prior knowledge is required for this micro-credential. However, it is assumed that enrolees have suitable general knowledge as the micro-credential is taught at a graduate level.
Micro-credential stack information
This micro-credential is not currently part of a stack.
Successful completion of Tok Pisin Language and Cultural Awareness can lead to specified credit for the course ASIA8091 Asia Pacific Micro-credential elective.
Details
Course Code: TOKP01
Workload: 39 hours
- Contact hours: 21 hours
- Individual study and assessment: 18 hours
Detailed offering structure
As you will see from the timetable, this is an intensive course that includes daily home preparation (see Daily homework and Final assessment sections below). Be prepared to completely immerse yourself in Tok Pisin Language and Cultural Awareness for the week.
Session 1 Meet and Greet & Brief Introduction
TBA (prior to commencement of the first class)
Introduction by the facilitator Dr Darja Hoenigman to the offering and opportunity to meet other participants in the class. A quick overview of the Troodle site and learning resources also discussed. Participants will be invited to start engaging with some of the reading materials as preparation for the first class.
Session 2: Synchronous Online Learning with Dr Darja Hoenigman
- Monday 11 September: 9am-3pm*
- Tuesday 12 September: 9am-3pm*
- Wednesday 13 September: 9am-3pm*
- Thursday 14 September: 9am-4pm*
- Friday 15 September: oral tests
*Lunch break 1 hour
Daily Homework: Approximately 2 hrs each day consisting of 30 minutes of self-assessment exercises, 1 hour of reading a prescribed text in English, and 30 minutes of watching a film in Tok Pisin.
Final Assessment:
- 2 short assignments after Day 1 and Day 2
- 15-minute oral test on Friday morning
- 2 hrs for the final reflection essay (to be submitted on Monday 18 September)
Session 3: Post Class Discussion TBA
Online: Wrap-up session on Zoom for verbal feedback on the offering, and an opportunity for the participants to ask Dr Darja Hoenigman any questions.
ANU unit value: 2 units
AQF Level: 9
Contact: School of Culture, History & Language
Fee
Current ANU staff, ANU students and alumni can access 20% discount on this micro-credential. To access this discount you must include your full name and use your ANU email address.
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Dates coming soon.
Description
This foundational credential defines what we mean by ‘the Pacific’. Pacific countries and territories are characterised by diversity and commonalities, set against the backdrop of a multi-dimensional regional architecture, that features regional and sub-regional organisations, both old and new, notably the Pacific Islands Forum and the Pacific Community. Through this Micro-credential, participants explore how Pacific Island countries perceive their region, and their place in the international system, interrogating the drivers and obstacles to change across multiple dimensions (cultural, political and economic) and applying a critical lens to address critical questions for the future of the Pacific region. To guide these crucial conversations, practitioners and Pacific experts share their experiences and provide real-world examples that illustrate the complexities of addressing the future challenges for Pacific Islands Countries. Upon completion of this Micro-credential, participants will be able to understand the foundational concepts required to critically engage in analysing the complexities of the Pacific Islands region.
Topics
- What do we mean by the Pacific?
- The Pacific diplomatic system
- Economic development in the Pacific
- Aid in the Pacific
Details
- Course Code: DPA01
- Workload: 12 hours, face-to-face or online. Individual study and assessment approximately 50-60 hours
- ANU unit value: 3 units
- Course Code Level: 8000
- Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the diversities and commonalities of the Pacific Islands, including in the way politics works in varied cultural circumstances
- Critically assess the factors that are driving change in regionalism in the Pacific, and how the system is evolving
- Engage in discussions on the structures of different and diverse Pacific island economies
- Understand specific challenges associated with giving aid successfully in Pacific Island countries
Indicative assessment
- 1,500 word country profile: 40%; Links to learning outcomes 1,3
- 2,000 word case study on a policy challenge confronting the Pacific: 60%; Links to learning outcomes: 2,4
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Who should enrol?
This credential is designed for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region, to provide an introduction to foundational knowledge and concepts.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Description
This foundational credential focuses on some of the contemporary debates in the Pacific region in three key areas - climate change, gender, conflict and security - in order to shed light on decision-making processes in the region and the complex dynamics within which these issues and these processes are embedded. The credential then turns to three four key actors in the region – China, Australia, Papua New Guinea and churches to examine the crowded geo-politics and partners in the Pacific and the policy-making structures of these key actors as they seek to shape and influence the region.
Topics
- Climate change in the Pacific
- Gender in the Pacific
- Conflict/Security in the Pacific
- China, an emerging new partner in the Pacific
- Australia and the Pacific “Step-Up”
- Papua New Guinea, why it matters
- What role do churches play as key actors in the Pacific?
Details
- Course Code: DPA02
- Workload: Estimated 50-60 hours (12 contact hours)
- ANU unit value: 3 units
- Course Code Level: 8000
- Contact: Department of Public Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the range and diversity of social, governance and development challenges facing the Pacific
- Gain insight into the pressures and incentives that bear on decision-making in Pacific Islands governments
- Understand the complexity of policymaking in the Pacific, including styles of decision-making in Pacific governments.
Indicative assessment
- Thematic briefing paper (2,000 words): 60%; Links to Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3
- Presentation on a thematic issue (5 minute) 40%; Links to Learning Outcomes: 1
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Who should enrol?
This credential is designed for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region, to provide an introduction to foundational knowledge and concepts.
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