Indonesian Level 4A

Subject 110-079 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Four hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4.5 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Indonesian Level 3B or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
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

Coordinator

Dr Ariel Heryanto

Contact

Dr Ariel Heryanto

arielh@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: In this subject students should learn to hold sophisticated discussions in Indonesian about issues ranging from matters of everyday life to historical developments and social, political and cultural phenomena in Indonesia, and to express their ideas about these topics in speech and writing in standard Indonesian. Students should read a variety of Indonesian socio-historical, political and literary texts.
Objectives:
  • be able to hold discussions in Indonesian on a range of personal topics and current and historical and issues;
  • be able to express their ideas orally in academic style Indonesian;
  • be able to conduct research and produce essays in standard written Indonesian;
  • be familiar with a variety of Indonesian socio-historical, political and literary texts;
  • be able to deploy complex communicative and analytical skills to deal with another culture;
  • be able to respond critically to writing and another cultural media;
  • be able to engage with a different intellectual tradition and system.
Assessment: Class participation 10% (ongoing); oral presentation for class discussion on assigned reading materials 10% ( during the semester); a written test in class of 500 words or 600 words for postgraduate 10% (mid-semester); speech of 10 minutes, 12 minutes for postgraduate 10% (mid-semester), long essay of 1000 words or 1700 words for postgraduate 20%; and 2-hour written final examination 40% (examination period). Second and third-year students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to be eligible to take the examination.
Prescribed Texts: Materials supplied by the Institute.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
  • show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;
  • acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
  • acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Notes: Available 3rd year for Post-VCE students and 2nd year for Advanced Post-VCE students.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages - Indonesian
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Indonesian
Indonesian
Indonesian
Indonesian Major

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