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Indonesian Literature and Film (INDO30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will analyse and discuss selected works from modern Indonesian literature and film in a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, feature films and documentaries. Works will cover the Nationalist period to the present. The subject highlights the social and cultural contexts of literature and film and their historical and contemporary roles in framing Indonesian society. Particular emphasis is given to transformation in the lives of historical or fictional protagonists and how these may reflect transformative moments in Indonesian society. This subject is conducted in Indonesian.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students are expected to:
- 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 their global Indonesian language proficiency;
- Develop a broader understanding of Indonesian culture and society.
Generic skills
- acquire written communication skills though writing and class presentation.
- develop cross-cultural and cross-linguistic sensitivity.
- acquire critical thinking and analysis skills through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion.
- acquire research skills through competent use of the library, and other information sources and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
- develop critical self-awareness
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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INDO10004 | Indonesian 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO20009 | Indonesian 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO30007 | Indonesian 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
OR
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 the link below. 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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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INDO20015 | Indonesian Literature and Film | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay
| Mid semester | 25% |
A seminar presentation plus write up of 500 words
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: A final essay proposal | Late in the teaching period | N/A |
A reflective essay
| Late in the teaching period | 5% |
An oral exam | During the examination period | 5% |
A final essay
| 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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edwin Jurriens Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 36 hours: Two 1.5-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials prepared by the School.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Major Indonesian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- 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.
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: 11 April 2024