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Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives (INDO30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Students will read, analyse and discuss selected works from modern Indonesian literature in a variety of genres, including for example novels, short stories and poetry. Works will cover the Nationalist period to the present. The subject highlights the social and cultural context of literature and its historical and contemporary role in framing Indonesian society. Particular emphasis is given to transformation in the lives of literary protagonists and how these may reflect transformative moments in Indonesian society. This subject is conducted in Indonesian.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students are expected to:
- Gain familiarity with the major schools of literature in modern Indonesia and their relationship to Indonesian historical trends;
- Have read and analysed a number of important modern Indonesian literary works of various genres;
- Have read and discussed a number of academic journals and articles on Indonesian literature;
- Increase their global Indonesian language proficiency;
- Develop a broader understanding of Indonesian culture and society.
Generic skills
- acquire written communication skills though writing and class presentation.
- develop cross-cultural and cross-linguistic sensitivity.
- acquire critical thinking and analysis skills through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion.
- acquire research skills through competent use of the library, and other information sources and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
- develop critical self-awareness
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
INDO20009/INDO30007 Indonesian 6 or equivalent.
All students enrolling in Indonesian at The University of Melbourne for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire and placement test at https://edtech.le.unimelb.edu.au/login/lptindonesian/ . This applies to all students, including total beginners and those who have any experience with the language, whether through formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant course coordinator.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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INDO20009 | Indonesian 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO30007 | Indonesian 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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INDO20015 | Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1000 word essay due mid semester (25%)
- A 10 minute seminar presentation plus write up of 500 words due throughout semester (25%)
- A final essay proposal due late semester (hurdle requirement)
- A 350 word reflective essay (due late in the semester) 5%,
- An oral exam due during the examination period (5%)
- A 2000 word final essay due during the examination period (40%)
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Edwin Jurriens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Two 2 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Indonesian Major Indonesian Informal specialisation Indonesian - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 27 April 2024