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Topics in Indonesian Studies (INDO40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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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
On completion of the subject, students should:
- 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 judgments 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Justin Wejak 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 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies - 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: 31 January 2024