Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives (INDO20015)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 successful completion of this subject, students should:

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 global Indonesian language proficiency;
develop a broader understanding of Indonesian culture and society through literary appreciation.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

INDO20009 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
INDO20009 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
INDO10012 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30006 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives
Semester 1 (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: 14 March 2025

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)
  • An oral exam due during the examination period (10%)
  • 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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    MajorIndonesian Studies
    Specialisation (formal)Indonesian Studies
    Informal specialisationIndonesian Studies
  • 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.

    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

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 14 March 2025