Indonesian 2A

Subject INDO20006 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
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: Indonesian 1B or VCE Indonesian or equivalent
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Dr Michael Ewing

Contact

Dr Michael Ewing

mce@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject consolidates students" previously acquired basic Indonesian language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), and expands students" knowledge of Indonesia"s cultures and societies. A variety of reading and listening materials are introduced to enhance students" abilities in the four language macro-skills. Students should learn about a variety of topics, including the more complex aspects of daily life, oral and written traditions, customary law, religions, and current issues in Indonesia"s cultures and societies.
Objectives:
  • be able to hold simple conversations in Indonesian about various topics.
  • be able to read simple texts with the help of a dictionary.
  • be able to write simple essays in Indonesian.
  • acquire skills to consolidate and expand basic knowledge of Indonesian.
  • learn to transmit this knowledge orally and in writing.
  • acquire practical knowledge of different cultural behaviour and different ways of thinking.
Assessment: Three tests 30% (due early semester, mid-semester and late semester), an essay of 1000 words 10% (due late semester), an oral examination 10% (due during the examination period) and a 2-hour final written examination 50% (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: Available at 1st year for Post-VCE stream students and 2nd year for Beginners stream students.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Indonesian)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Indonesian
Indonesian
Indonesian

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