Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit follows on from INDO2405 Indonesian 5 or INDO2205 Indonesian Advanced I and leads to INDO3407 Indonesian 7. It allows students to develop an advanced competency in written and spoken Indonesian. It also allows students to develop 'basic vocational proficiency' in Indonesian or Level 3 of the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings, meaning that they can perform effectively in most formal and informal situations. Materials used include short stories, magazine articles and popular videos. Students' translation skills are also enhanced. Graduates attain a relatively high level of fluency, enabling them to communicate effectively in Indonesian in social and employment contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on developing an awareness of social and cultural contexts of Indonesia using the Indonesian language. This includes broad social–cultural topics, as well as some specific focus on political contexts which are of importance to Indonesia today. To this end a wide variety of materials and language styles (genres) are explored and students are expected to explore, understand and articulate those contexts.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 core unit in the INDNP Indonesian Studies; INDNI Indonesian Studies major sequences
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) perform effectively in a wide range of informal and formal situations pertinent to social and community life and everyday commerce and recreation, and in situations which are not linguistically demanding in their own vocational fields—students achieve 'basic vocational proficiency plus' (Level 3+) as defined by the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings; (2) engage in relatively complex discussions about contemporary Indonesian culture and society including popular culture and literature—there is an emphasis on oral interaction and debate in which students are encouraged to put forward a position and defend it; (3) deploy a wide range of formal and informal language including academic Indonesian, engage in debates about contemporary literature and film culture and adjust speech to suit a range of situation, whether formal or informal; and (4) write about Indonesian culture and society in a range of formal and informal styles as well as express and argue complex opinions persuasively.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) continuous assessment; (2) assignments; and (3) tests. 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 Gondoseputro
Unit rules
Prerequisites
INDO2405 Indonesian 5
or INDO2205 Indonesian Advanced I
or INDO3305 Indonesian Advanced I
Incompatibility
INDO3306 Indonesian Advanced II
or INDO2206 Indonesian Advanced II
or INDO1406 Indonesian 6
or INDO3406 Indonesian 6
Contact hours
typically 2 hours per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • 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.