Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Indonesian)

Course 095-IN (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of Indonesian studies and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in Indonesian studies.

Course coordinator:
Michael Ewing
Asia Institute
Email: m.ewing@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • consolidate advanced language skills in standard Indonesian;
  • demonstrate a capacity to conduct independent research under supervision;
  • acquire related knowledge and skills in the field of Indonesian and Malaysian studies.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
  • Three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
  • Two elective subjects (25 points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: A thesis subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50
Compulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Entry Requirements:

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criterion –


• an undergraduate degree with a major (100 credit points) in Indonesian or a cognate discipline with a grade average of H2B 70% in the major, or equivalent;

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/

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