INM4479

Introduction to Classical Malay, part 1

Stuart Robson

4 points - 2 hours per week - First semester - Clayton

Objectives As for INM3470.

Synopsis As for INM3470. The development of Malay literature is discussed against the background of the early cultural history of the Indonesian Archipelago. Selected passages from well-known works in Classical Malay are read with attention to grammatical and lexical features and an introduction to the Jawi script is given.

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 60% - Periodic reports: 40%

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