Indonesian 1A

Subject INDO10005 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: No knowledge of Indonesian is assumed at the beginning of this subject.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: None.

Coordinator

Ms Elisabeth Riharti

Contact

Elisabeth Riharti

eriharti@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This is an intensive subject for beginners developing the skills necessary to speak, read, write and understand Indonesian. Students learn basic vocabulary and sentence constructions which enable them to express themselves in a limited range of everyday communicative situations, and are introduced to aspects of Indonesian culture.
Objectives:
  • have learned a basic vocabulary and basic sentence patterns enabling them to communicate at a very simple level.
  • have acquired basic knowledge about the Indonesian society and culture.
  • acquire skills to put theoretical knowledge to active use.
  • acquire skills to communicate actively in an unfamiliar environment using restricted resources.
  • be able to interact practically in a social and cultural environment different from one"s own.
Assessment: Written work and class tests totalling 1500 words 60% (throughout the semester), a 2-hour written examination 30% and a short oral examination 10% (due during the examination period). 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.
Recommended Texts: None.
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: None.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Indonesian)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Indonesian
Indonesian
Indonesian
Indonesian Major

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