AIF321 - Contemporary Issues in Indonesia
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 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Alistair Welsh |
| Campus contact: | Alistair Welsh (Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online)) Ismet Fanany (Burwood (Melbourne)) |
| 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: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities equivalent to 1 x 1-hour per week |
Content
As an advanced third year unit, Indonesian language is used to explore and analyse a range of contemporary issues in Indonesia. Issues studied will have relevance to various professional settings including education, development and the media. Content will extend to complex issues where students will undertake individual research to report on an area of interest in greater detail. Discussion and analysis will be undertaken in writing and in spoken form. This unit is highly suitable for students who are considering further study, such as Honours.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Comprehend and analyse authentic Indonesian language sources | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Engage in meaningful seminar discussion and analysis in Indonesian | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Engage effectively in an online discussion forum in Indonesian | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Search for, identify and analyse relevant authentic Indonesian language sources | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO5 | Develop and present a formal research report in Indonesian | 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
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Presentation | 20% | Ongoing | |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Online Exercises | 20% | Ongoing | |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Quizzes | 30% | Ongoing | |
| Assessment 4 (Individual) - Essay | 1000 words each | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 5 (Individual) - Presentation | 500 words equivalent | 10% | 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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