AIF142 - Introduction to the Indonesian Language
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online From 2025 Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Paul Thomas |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| 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. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1-hour lecture per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1-hour lecture (recordings provided) per week, 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit assumes no prior knowledge of Indonesian language. In this unit, students will learn beginner level Indonesian by reading, writing and developing an understanding of cultural norms through a focus on social interaction and language for particular contexts. Looking at a variety of social settings provides important insights into Indonesian society. The focus on conversational Indonesian provides a useful basis for understanding daily interactions and engaging native speakers of Indonesian. Students taking this unit will have the opportunity to explore a range of language immersion experiences.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Read and write simple sentences in Indonesian using basic grammatical constructions and apply this in a range of contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify basic aspects of the Indonesian language in order to comprehend aurally and communication orally at a beginners' level | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Identify inter-related cultural and language practices and explain their influence on Indonesian social interactions | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Seminar/Online Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: Online Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 3: 2 x Essay | 1200 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 30% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 4: Oral Presentation | 10-minutes | 20% | 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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