Translation: Intercultural Indonesian (INDO20016)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students will examine problems of linguistic and cultural difference through the process of translation between Indonesian and English. Students will enhance their expertise in practical Indonesian-English and English-Indonesian translation and will also be introduced to key theoretical issues in translation studies. Apart from regular practical translation exercises using selected texts on a range of topics – for example, legal documents, reports, speeches, and newspapers articles – existing translated pieces in both languages will also be presented for discussion and comparison. This is a bi-lingual subject, conducted in both Indonesian and English.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate enhanced translation skills
  • Demonstrate confidence in translating Indonesian and English texts
  • Demonstrate knowledge of general issues in translation studies including its relevance to cross-cultural understanding

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
INDO10004 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO20009 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30007 Indonesian 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - 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.

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Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
INDO10013 Translation: Intercultural Indonesian
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO30019 Translation: Intercultural Indonesian
Semester 2 (On Campus - 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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Indonesian to English translation piece

  • 250 words
Early in the teaching period10%

Indonesian to English translation piece

  • 250 words
Mid semester10%

English to Indonesian translation piece

  • 250 words
Early in the teaching period10%

English to Indonesian translation piece

  • 250 words
Mid semester10%

A translation test

  • 1 hours
Late in the teaching period20%

A final essay proposal

Hurdle requirement: Must be completed		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

A final essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorMonika Winarnita
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 36 hours: Two 1.5-hour seminars per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    monika.winarnita@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025