Undergraduate - UnitATS3117 - Indonesian studies advanced 1

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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.

Outcomes

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: 30%
Feature article (1500 words): 30%
Written Exam: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Paul Thomas

Contact hours

One 2-hour workshop per week
One 1-hour tutorial 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 language

Prerequisites

ATS2116 or equivalent

Prohibitions

ATS1117, ATS2117