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Popular Cultures in Indonesia (INDO30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject focuses on two areas, namely the location of a particular study of popular culture within the broader study of cultures, and questions of aesthetic and political values with specific reference to Indonesian contexts. Students will examine critically selected analyses of different genres of popular cultures in Indonesia. The subject will refer to theoretical texts on ideology, cultures, hegemony, identity politics and resistance. Issues of gender, ethnicity and religion will be of importance.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to recognise the aesthetic and ideological significance of popular cultures in everyday life;
develop the ability to analyse textually selected samples of popular cultures;
develop the ability to analyse textually selected samples of popular cultures.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Tutorial presentation 10% (during the semester)
- Ongoing class particiaption 10%
- One short essay of 750 words 20% (due one week after tutorial presentation)
- One short essay of 750 words 20% (due mid-semester)
- One 2500 word essay 40% (due during the examination period)
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% 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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Major Sociology Major Indonesian Studies Major Asian 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further 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: 11 April 2024