AIF241 - Formal and Informal Indonesian A
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Alistair Welsh |
| Prerequisite: | AIF142 or AIF145 or permission from unit chair |
| 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 |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. For Cloud (online) mode, use of Blackboard Collaborate is required for assessable work and requires a high speed broadband connection | |
Content
This unit provides students with an appreciation of formal and informal styles of Indonesian. Students will study the use of spoken language primarily through dialogues and discussion. More formal styles of language that are common in writing are also introduced. Complex aspects of Indonesian grammar will be explored, in particular the use of affixes. Language common in certain fields such as health, education and travel will be covered. Relevant aspects of customs and culture that enhance communication skills will also be introduced.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Recognise and understand key grammatical constructions | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate listening comprehension skills | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Communicate orally and in writing using various constructions | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Read and comprehend original, written Indonesian | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Be aware of some aspects of Indonesian culture and cultural appropriateness | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate organizational skills | GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO7 | Use the online learning environment for language study | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
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 | 800 words or equivalent | 20% | Weeks 3, 6 and 9 |
| Assessment 2 – Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
| Assessment 3 – 2 x Writing Exercises | 1600 words or equivalent (800 each, in foreign language) | 40% (2 x 20%) | Weeks 5 and 10 |
| Assessment 4 – Oral Test | 8-10 minutes | 20% | Week 12 |
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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