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Indonesian

Unit set code

MJ-A310014 (major)

MN-A310014 (minor)


Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online


Overview

As the world’s fourth most populous nation and a close neighbouring country, Indonesia is vitally important to Australia. By studying Indonesian language, students gain a range of communication skills and an understanding of Indonesian history, culture and society. Exciting opportunities for international placements enrich this learning and enhance employability.


Career outcomes

Indonesian language skills and experience in diverse cultural settings are valued attributes. Deakin graduates work in a range of professional fields. Opportunities in Federal and State Government Departments include DFAT, AusAID, intelligence agencies and the education sector.


In-country study

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Indonesian via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend between six and eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes two credit points (2cp) towards the Indonesian language major. Upon successful completion of this program students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIF341 or AIF342. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.


Units

  • To complete a Major sequence in Indonesian select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
  • To complete a Minor sequence in Indonesian select any four (4) credit points as outlined below.

Indonesian major sequence for those entering at beginners' level

Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:

AIF142Introduction to the Indonesian Language

AIF146Our Northern Neighbour: Understanding Indonesia

AIF241Formal and Informal Indonesian

AIF242Contextualising Indonesian Language

AIF341Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points)

AIF342Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points)

Indonesian major sequence for those entering at post-level 12 level

Complete 6 units (totalling 8 credit points) from:

AIF241Formal and Informal Indonesian

AIF242Contextualising Indonesian Language

AIF341Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points)

AIF342Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points)

AIX300Popular Culture and Society in Languages

AIX301Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages

Approved Study Abroad may replace either AIF341 or AIF342


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