AIF142 - Introduction to Indonesian Language

Unit details

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Monika Winarnita
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1-hour class per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1-hour class (recordings provided) per week, 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week

Content

This unit assumes no prior knowledge of Indonesian language. In this unit, students will learn beginner level Indonesian by reading, writing and developing an understanding of cultural norms through a focus on social interaction and language for particular contexts. Looking at a variety of social settings provides important insights into Indonesian society. The focus on conversational Indonesian provides a useful basis for understanding daily interactions and engaging native speakers of Indonesian. Students taking this unit will have the opportunity to explore a range of language immersion experiences.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Communicate in Indonesian orally and in writing using basic grammatical constructions

GLO2: Communication

ULO2

Read and write simple sentences in Indonesian with basic grammatical constructions using non-technical, non-academic language

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

ULO3

Communicate in a culturally appropriate manner

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO4

Develop an understanding of cultural differences and appropriateness in Indonesian society

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO5

Demonstrate basic composition skills in Indonesian

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

 

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1 – Seminar/Online Exercises 1200 words
or equivalent (in foreign language)
30% Ongoing
Assessment 2 – Online Quizzes 800 words
or equivalent (in foreign language)
20% Week 5
Assessment 3 – 2 x Essay 800 words
or equivalent (400 words each, in foreign language) 
30%
(2 x 15% each)
Week 9
Assessment 4 – Oral Test 10 minutes 20% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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