Indonesian Literature and Film (INDO30006)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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 be able to:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the major schools of literature and film in modern Indonesia and their relationship to Indonesian historical trends
  • Analyse a number of important modern Indonesian literary works and films of various genres
  • Evaluate and discuss a number of academic journals and articles on Indonesian literature and film
  • Demonstrate increased global Indonesian language proficiency
  • Develop a broader understanding of Indonesian culture and society through literary and cinematic appreciation.

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: 4 April 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
INDO20015 Indonesian Literature and Film
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDO10012 Indonesian Literature and Film
Semester 1 (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: 4 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An essay

  • 1000 words
Mid semester25%

A seminar presentation plus write up of 500 words

  • 10 minutes
Throughout the semester25%

A final essay proposal

Hurdle requirement: Must be completed		Late in the teaching periodN/A

A reflective essay

  • 350 words
Late in the teaching period5%

An oral exam

During the examination period5%

A final essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops.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. 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: 4 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorEdwin Jurriens
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 36 hours: Two 1.5-hour seminars per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    edwin.jurriens@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 April 2025