Indonesian Studies

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Overview

The Diploma in Languages provides students with the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Indonesian language while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. The Diploma is a three-year sequence of first, second- and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course. Three steams are offered: Beginners, Post VCE and Advanced (e.g., students with an Indonesian speaking background).

The Diploma in Indonesian Studies comprises coursework designed to build students' knowledge and skills in understanding and analysing Indonesian language and society.

Indonesian language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Indonesian 1 through to Indonesian 6. Entry and exit points are determined by the student’s background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites, or at the discretion of the Indonesian Studies program. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the convenor of the Indonesian Studies program.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this diploma will:

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of Indonesian language, culture and society, relative to their entry level;
  • Develop a capacity to combine knowledge of the Indonesian language with Southeast Asian area studies and one or more disciplines;
  • Acquire effective oral and written communication skills and develop the research and inquiry skills to examine complex issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives;
  • Gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of the Southeast Asian region and develop the skills to work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
  • Develop an understanding of the local, national and global issues in the Southeast Asian region and have the capacity to work effectively across disciplines and cultures. Graduates will be able to be leaders in promoting Asian Literacy in their workplaces and communities;
  • Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

100 credit points

The Diploma consists of a three-year sequence of first-, second- and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course. See the Diploma course structure for details.

Students study Indonesian as a Diploma through a progression of six language subjects and two electives.

Common entry points for Diploma are as follows:

  • Indonesian Studies 1: Students who have never studied Indonesian before or have only rudimentary knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Indonesian Studies 1.
  • Indonesian Studies 3: Students who have completed VCE Indonesian (Second Language), Standard IB Indonesian or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Indonesian Studies 3.
  • Indonesian Studies 5: Students who perform at an advanced level in Indonesian, for example those who have completed VCE Indonesian (First Language) or have lived or studied in Indonesia, usually enter at Indonesian Studies 5.

Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Indonesian Studies Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer to the following link for further information:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

Students completing a Diploma in Indonesian Studies will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 37.5 points at level two and 37.5 points at level three.

Subject Options

INDONESIAN STUDIES 1 ENTRY POINT

Indonesian Studies 1 entry point- Level 1

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO10005 Indonesian 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO10006 Indonesian 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies 1 entry point- Level 2

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points) and one level 2 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO20006 Indonesian 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20007 Indonesian 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies 1 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points) and one level 3 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO30011 Indonesian 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30007 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

INDONESIAN STUDIES 3 ENTRY POINT

Indonesian Studies 3 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 3 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO10001 Indonesian 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO10002 Indonesian 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies 3 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 3 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points) and one level 2 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO20008 Indonesian 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20009 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies 3 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 3 entry point are required to complete two of the following subjects at level 3 (25 Points) and one level 3 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO30019 Translation: Intercultural Indonesian
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30020 Indonesia in the World
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30006 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30018 Diversity: Identities in Indonesia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

INDONESIAN STUDIES 5 ENTRY POINT

Indonesian Studies entry point 5 - Level 1

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO10003 Indonesian 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO10004 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies entry point 5 - Level 2

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 5 entry point are required to complete two of the following subjects at level 2 (25 Points) and one level 2 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO20016 Translation: Intercultural Indonesian
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20017 Indonesia in the World
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20014 Diversity: Identities in Indonesia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20015 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies entry point 5 - Level 3

Students completing the Diploma with an Indonesian Studies 5 entry point are required to complete two of the following subjects (that they have not previously completed) at level 3 (25 Points) and one level 3 elective subject (12.5 points) (see list of electives below).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDO30019 Translation: Intercultural Indonesian
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30020 Indonesia in the World
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30006 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30018 Diversity: Identities in Indonesia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

INDONESIAN STUDIES ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Indonesian Studies Elective Subjects - Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA20005 Indonesian Politics and Society
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20001 Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Indonesian Studies Elective Subjects - Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA30004 Corruption in Southeast Asia
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30002 Creative Industries in Indonesia Not available in 2018 12.5
INDO30003 Popular Cultures in Indonesia Not available in 2018 12.5
INDO30017 Indonesian Languages in Social Context
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/indonesian

Last updated: 4 March 2025