INM3415

Indonesian for Special Purposes: media masa ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Paul Thomas

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit provides opportunities for language learning through immersion in a content based unit dealing with practical aspects of journalism in the Indonesian context. Two workshops are conducted each week which integrate language skills with four main themes: history and background of the media in Indonesia, translation and the media, the print media; and radio broadcasting.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to: follow and create text across a broad range of registers commonly dealt with by the Indonesian news journalist; demonstrate an understanding of the underlying issues related to the practice and occupation of journalism in Indonesia; exploit a range of questioning skills in an interview situation; recognise and apply specific journalistic styles both in the print and broadcast media; question the underlying motives and quality of journalistic text.

Assessment: Spoken word project (15 minutes): 30%; News analysis and translation (1500 words): 30%; Feature article (1000 words): 20%; Written Examination (2 hours): 20%.

Contact Hours: 4 hours ( 2 x 2hr workshops) per week

Off-campus attendance requirements: 1 weekend school or equivalent hours with a private tutor.

Prerequisites: INM2060 or equivalent