Topics in Indonesian Studies (INDO40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject involves a series of seminar presentations and discussions on topics of contemporary or special interest to Indonesian Studies. Topics will vary from year to year, depending on current events and the interests of the particular cohort of students. Where appropriate, visiting scholars will participate as guest lecturers. Some of the seminars in any given year may be conducted in Indonesian.
Intended learning outcomes
- have a basic knowledge of the administrative and social structure of the Indonesian state, and an overview of its history and diversity
- deepen their understanding of current developments in Indonesia and in the discipline of Indonesian Studies
- participate in an academic forum where honours students can debate issues in Indonesian Studies
Generic skills
- develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods.
- be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials.
- learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.
- acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Indonesian culture, and formulating arguments.
- be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression.
- learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the fourth-year honours program or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Indonesian or Asian Studies.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Ongoing written assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edwin Jurriens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 24 hours: A 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Edwin Jurriens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 24 hours: A 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Indonesian - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024