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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is designed for students who have successfully completed WACE Indonesian: Second Language (Stages 2 or 3) or the equivalent. The main objective is for students to attain 'transactional proficiency' in Indonesian or Level 1+ as described in the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (Elaine Wylie and D. E. Ingram, Griffith University, 1995). Students memorise model conversations based on routine activities such as visiting the doctor, looking for a house and being welcomed as a guest. They thereby gain practical experience and confidence in speaking as well as learning about social conventions. Students' listening and comprehension skills are extended by studying extracts of authentic Indonesian films. They are also exposed to short articles taken from the Indonesian media in order to develop reading skills and vocabulary. Students are given a workshop on writing essays in Indonesian in order to learn some of the conventions of formal writing.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 1 core unit in the INDNP Indonesian Studies; INDNI Indonesian Studies major sequences
  • Level 1 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) achieve 'basic social proficiency' (Level 2) as defined by the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings; (2) participate effectively in basic social conversations and understand basic texts; satisfy their basic social needs and routine needs pertinent to everyday interaction in Indonesian (e.g. everyday commercial and linguistically undemanding 'vocational' fields); (3) understand the social conventions associated with visiting Indonesians at home, renting a house, asking friends out to the movies and visiting the doctor; and understand and speak in both formal and informal registers and to know when to use which register; and (4) understand basic texts, and read for general interest or enjoyment; handle basic correspondence and express basic emotional and intellectual attitudes.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) continuous assessment; (2) oral presentations; and (3) written examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Theresia Seputro
Unit rules
Prerequisites
for Indonesian INDNP: ATAR IND Indonesian: Second Language
or WACE Indonesian: Second Language IND2A/2B.
for Indonesian INDNI: ATAR IND Indonesian: Second Language
or WACE Indonesian: Second Language IND3A/3B
Co-requisites
INDO1001 Indonesian 3A if students have only completed WACE Indonesian: Second Language IND 2A/2B
Incompatibility
INDO1103 Indonesian Intermediate I
or INDO2403 Indonesian 3
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Note
Background speakers of Indonesian or Malay are not permitted to enrol in this unit.
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.