AIF321 - Contemporary Issues in Indonesia
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), Cloud (online) Offered in alternating odd years 2021, 2023 |
| 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.
| ULO | 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
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Presentation | 400 words or equivalent (in foregin language) | 10% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2 - Online Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent (in foregin language) | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 3 - Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent (in foregin language) | 20% | Week 3, 6, 9 |
| Assessment 4 - Essay | 1200 words or equivalent (in foregin language) | 30% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 5 - Presentation | 400 words or equivalent (in foregin language) | 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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