AIF242 - Contextualising Indonesian Language
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| 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: | AIF241 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 - online: | 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 online mode, use of Blackboard Collaborate is required for assessable work and requires a high speed broadband connection | |
Content
This unit extends students' appreciation and use of formal and informal styles of Indonesian, through the study of spoken language through dialogues and formal language in written texts. This unit expands students’ exposure to key aspects of Indonesian grammar and provides opportunities for them to be used. Insights into Indonesian culture, including aspects of religion, history and the notion of national and regional identities will also be explored.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically apply key grammatical constructions in formal Indonesian writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Communicate orally in Indonesian using various constructions, including some complex structures | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Evaluate the cultural dimensions of Indonesian language use and critically reflect on how these influence communication in a range of diverse contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 – Seminar/Online Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2 – Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Weeks 3, 5, 7 |
| Assessment 3 – 2 x Writing Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent (600 words each, in foreign language) | 30% (2 x 15%) | Week 6 |
| Assessment 4 – Oral Test | 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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