Indonesian 5 (INDO20008)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Students will expand and deepen their understanding Indonesian society and develop their ability to communicate progressively more complex ideas in Indonesian. Topics covered may include challenges facing the new generation, migrant workers, contemporary nationalism and tackling environmental problems. Authentic materials such as short stories and media reports – and the key issues these materials raise – will be investigated through increasingly sophisticated Indonesian language use in class discussions, presentations and essays and short translation exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this subject students will:
- be able to use Indonesian to present summaries of and critical commentaries on issues raised in prescribed texts;
- be able to express opinions in Indonesian through writing and orally on topics relevant to the study of Indonesia;
- have expanded their knowledge of grammar appropriate for formal writing styles;
- be able to translate short literary excerpts from Indonesian to English with the aid of a dictionary;
- gain an understanding of various issues that inform contemporary Indonesian society.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
• develop communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
• develop time management and planning skills;
• develop ability to work collaboratively;
• develop ability to present argumentation and analysis in a foreign language;
• develop reflexivity in language learning.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
INDO10002/INDO20007 Indonesian 4 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.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have successfully completed Indonesian 3A and/or Indonesian 5 subject codes(s) below are not eligible to enrol in this subject. INDO10003 Indonesian 5; INDO30011 Indonesian 5; INDO10003 Indonesian 3A; INDO20008 Indonesian 3A; INDO30011 Indonesian 3A.
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Two essays, 750 words 15% each (due mid and late semester) 30%
- A 10-minute in-class oral presentation (mid-semester) 10%
- One 200-word reflective essay (late semester) 5%
- A 10-minute oral examination (during examination period) 10%
- 2-hour written examination (during examination period) 40%
- class participation (throughout the semester) 5%
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: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Justin Wejak Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour language seminars per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Indonesian Studies Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Informal specialisation Indonesian Studies Breadth Track Indonesian - Entry Point 3 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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: 14 March 2025