Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit develops and consolidates further students' ability to communicate in the Indonesian language and introduces them to the use of more idiomatic expressions and sophisticated grammar. Students develop an approach to researching current Indonesian cultural and political issues and are provided practice in a wide range of communicative tasks. Emphasis is given to the translation process within the context of common registers.

Objectives

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

1. demonstrate an understanding of the Indonesian language across a broad range of non-specialist registers.
2. make use of more advanced syntax and vocabulary to communicate topics and themes related to personal experiences
3. exploit newly acquired cultural knowledge to communicate their understanding of social situations in an Indonesian setting.

Assessment

Spoken presentation: 20%
Cultural project: 20%
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

VCE Indonesian or equivalent

Prohibitions

INM2030, INM4030, INM5030