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Indonesia Rising? (POLS90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
November
Overview
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Geography, population, and religion have always made Indonesia and its preceding social formations a critical part of Asia, but for some the country’s economic growth and exit from military rule lead to the emergence of the “Indonesian tiger”, “the repositioning of Asia’s third giant”, and the birth of Indonesia “as a normal country”. Yet endemic corruption, predatory power structures, dysfunctional elements in government, the repression of profound historical trauma within living memory, rising religious intolerance, and persisting elements of military autonomy press the scales in the other direction. Moreover, a distinctive and activist foreign policy faces profound challenges from geopolitical shifts and from the vicissitudes of globalisation in its economic, financial, ecological, and cultural dimensions. A key concern will be the implications of these issues for Indonesia-Australia relations. The subject will also address the effects of the interaction of internal and external elements, locating Indonesia as an agent within, as well as a consequence of, historical and contemporary global dynamics. In addition to guest lecturers from Australia and Indonesia, the subject will also feature presentations by practitioners from politics, the military, and business.
Please Note:
The subject is taught two times per year. It is available either as a semester-long subject taught on the Parkville campus or as an overseas intensive subject.
The overseas offering will be taught intensively on location at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. The subject will consist mainly of seminars held at the Faculty, with some field visits in Jakarta. Please note that there is a pre-teaching requirement, during which time students will be required to access subject materials on the LMS, and attend a pre-departure briefing on-campus.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- LO1 - demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied; and
- LO2 - show a good capacity to communicate research in written form; and
- LO3 - have developed the analytical skills to evaluate the core issue of the subject; and
- LO4 - have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates in the subject; and
- LO5 - demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research.
Generic skills
Student who successfully complete this subject should:
- develop effective oral and written communication skills; and
- display aptitude for theoretical analysis; and
- have the ability to apply research skills to a specific area of inquiry.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An application process applies for the July overseas offering of this subject. Students who wish to apply should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au.
For further information, please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Please note: students who completed POLS90031 Special Topics: International Relations in Semester 1 2015 are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
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: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
Semester 1:
- A 1,000 word essay (20%), due early semester.
- A 2,000 word essay (40%), due mid-late semester.
- An essay on a set topic of 2,000 words (40%), due in the examination period.
November intensive:
- A 2,000 word briefing paper for a key individual (40%), due 3 weeks after the intensive teaching period.
- A 3,000 word research essay (60%), due 6 weeks after the intensive teaching period.
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dave McRae Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours SEMESTER 1, PARKVILLE: 24 hours (a 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks) 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
- November
Principal coordinator Dave McRae Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising seminars, smaller group workshops, and excursions, delivered as an overseas intensive over the period of approximately one week. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 17 October 2018 Pre teaching requirements Please note that there is a pre-teaching requirement, during which time students will be required to access subject materials on the LMS, and attend a pre-departure briefing on-campus. Teaching period 7 November 2018 to 14 November 2018 Last self-enrol date 22 October 2018 Census date 9 November 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 December 2018 Assessment period ends 1 February 2019 November contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
PLEASE NOTE: The November offering of this subject is taught in Jarkarta, Indonesia as an overseas intensive and as such has a pre-teaching period and a special application process.
Students who wish to undertake the overseas intensive offering of this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au. For further information, please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
PLEASE NOTE: The overseas offering of this subject is taught in Jarkarta, Indonesia as an overseas intensive and as such has a pre-teaching period and a special application process. Students who wish to undertake the overseas intensive offering of this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au. For further information, please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Politics and International Studies Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
- 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: 30 October 2023