AIF320 - Indonesian Society Through Literature
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Offered in alternating odd years: next intake 2021 Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Alistair Welsh |
| Prerequisite: | AIF342 or permission of the 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: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities equivalent to 1 x 1-hour per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities equivalent to 1 x 1-hour per week |
Content
Students will read, discuss, and analyse short works of modern Indonesian literature (short stories), excerpts from longer works (novellas, novels), selected excerpts from older works (novels, short stories), and selected passages in translation in terms of content, language use, and style. Discussion will centre on the social and cultural content of the works and on nature of expression. Specifically, students will be guided to develop an understanding of the choices writers make about language use, the meanings these choices convey to readers, and the social and affective content of the work (to the native speaker reader as well as to themselves). Equally important, they will be encouraged to consider alternate and multiple meanings embedded in language as a way of gaining a deeper understanding of Indonesian society and culture.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Communicate fluently in Indonesian in writing and speaking using a range of major grammatical constructions | GLO2: Communication GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO2 | Debate social issues in Indonesia at a high level | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Understand and interpret documents and texts in original Indonesian | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Identify, collect and use primary source material in Indonesian from print and internet sources for individual project that shows analysis and understanding of social and cultural issues | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate in-depth cultural knowledge and awareness | GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO6 | Use the online environment for advanced level language study | GLO3: Digital literacy |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Presentation | 500 words equivalent | 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Online Exercises | 10% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - 2 x Essay | 1000 words each | 15% each | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 (Individual) - Report | 2000 words | 40% | 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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