Indonesian Views, Global Linkages (INDO30022)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students prepare for globally engaged futures in the next stages of study or work by learning from and about Indonesian perspectives on the world. The subject gives students the opportunity to integrate their knowledge of Indonesian culture and society, apply this to new topics and challenges, and enhance their skills in intercultural communication and collaboration. Students are expected to identify and analyse the global and local intersections of pressing contemporary issues such as social inequity, the rise of digital technology and the causes and impact of climate change, and propose suggestions for further research and real-life action. The subject offers workshops by university staff as well as guest lectures by professionals from Australia and Indonesia. Students also explore or work with relevant university libraries and communities, institutions and festivals in both countries. As well as having a written report component, projects are developed, disseminated and celebrated through workshop discussion, blog presentation and a concluding student conference with panels and discussants. The subject is offered in English.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate clear understanding of key concepts and debates in Southeast Asian area studies
- Engage with interdisciplinary and multilayered approaches in Indonesian language, culture and society studies
- Understand and apply the scholarly and professional conventions in intercultural communication
- Identify, analyse and contextualise the key global and local forces shaping contemporary Indonesia
- Identify, analyse and contextualise critical and creative Indonesian responses and solutions to intersecting local and global problems
- Select and utilise presentation styles and platforms that are suitable for successfully communicating academic findings to diverse audiences.
Generic skills
- Research skills through the exploration and application of methods of inquiry and the competent use of library and other information sources.
- Critical thinking and analysis skills through engagement in the interdisciplinary approaches of area studies.
- Written communication skills through blog and report preparation.
- Public speaking skills through workshop discussion and conference presentation.
- Time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading and assignment completion.
Last updated: 18 January 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: Indonesian Studies specialisation (formal) in the D-LANG Diploma in Languages, Indonesian Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts
OR
This subject is available to students with permission from the subject convenor.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Background in Indonesian Studies or Asian Studies recommended
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: 18 January 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Student Workshop Participation Hurdle requirement: Students are required to participate in the 2-hour workshop | Week 4 | N/A |
Student Workshop Reflection
| Week 5 | 10% |
Project Progress Blog
| Week 7 | 20% |
Student Conference Presentation
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 25% |
Final Project Report
| During the examination period | 45% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% of all classes | Throughout the semester | 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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 18 January 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Edwin Jurriens Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 2 hour seminars for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 18 January 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- 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.
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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 18 January 2025