Literature & the Making of Indonesia

This subject is not offered in 2011.

This subject is an overview of trends in modern Indonesian literature in English translation from the Nationalist period to the present. A variety of literary works are read and discussed, placing them within their historical and cultural context. On completion of the subject, students should be familiar with the major schools of literature in modern Indonesia and their relationship to Indonesian historical trends. and have read and analysed a number of important modern Indonesian literary works of various genres.

• have read and analysed a number of important modern Indonesian literary works of various genres.
• will increase their global Indonesia language proficency in oral and written analytical discussion and in the diverse areas of human concern that serve as the topics of Indonesain literary works.

Two assignments of 1000 words 20% each (due mid-semester and end semester), an essay of 1500 words 30% (due late semester) and a 1.5-hour written examination 30% (due during the examination period).

Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester

None.

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

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

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.

• 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.
• acquire critical thinking and analysis skills through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining strength of an argument.
• acquire research skills through competent use of the library, and other information sources and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research. thinking in theoretical terms through lectures, tutorial discussions, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.