Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

A continuation of Indonesian 1. Lectures explore the historical, cultural, and political background to the modern Indonesian state while tutorials continue to develop proficiency in basic communication tasks, though with a greater emphasis on travel related themes.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate greater accuracy in basic grammatical structures of the Indonesian language;
2. discuss some of the cultural and historical developments that have helped shape Indonesia;
3. extend their use of Indonesian to communicate everyday needs with particular emphasis on travel;
4. apply acquired learning skills to new language learning environments;
5. demonstrate greater ability in the use of the Internet and associated tools for research on aspects of language and culture related to Indonesia.

Assessment

Spoken presentation: 25%
Cultural journal (in English): 15%
Short tasks 10%
Written exam: 30%
Spoken exam: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Paul Thomas

Contact hours

Two 1-hour lectures and two 1-hour tutorials per week

Off-campus attendance requirements

1 weekend school or equivalent hours with private tutor.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Indonesian

Prerequisites

INM1010 or equivalent

Prohibitions

INM2020, INM4020, INM5020