Undergraduate - Area of study Indonesian language

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of compulsory language units
• 18 points of compulsory language units plus one second-year-level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six compulsory language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Note: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point

There are several ways to structure an Indonesian major, but those students wishing to accelerate through the program either by taking study abroad units or after being tested, must consult with the coordinator of the major before enrolling. The following sequences are provided as a guide only.

Indonesian major, entry point 1

For students commencing with little or no knowledge of Indonesian.

• ATS1111 Indonesian introductory 1
• ATS1112 Indonesian introductory 2
• ATS2113 Indonesian intermediate 1
• ATS2114 Indonesian intermediate 2
• ATS2621 Islam in the Malay world
• ATS3115 Indonesian proficient 1
• ATS3116 Indonesian proficient 2
• one elective chosen from the lists below

Indonesian major, entry point 2

For students who have completed VCE in Indonesian or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• ATS2113 Indonesian intermediate 1
• ATS2114 Indonesian intermediate 2
• ATS2621 Islam in the Malay world
• ATS3115 Indonesian proficient 1
• ATS3116 Indonesian proficient 2
• ATS3117 Indonesian advanced 1
• ATS3118 Indonesian advanced 2
• one elective chosen from the lists below

Indonesian major, entry point 3

For students who have completed VCE in Indonesian or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence, or students from Malay language backgrounds.

• ATS2115 Indonesian proficient 1
• ATS2116 Indonesian proficient 2
• ATS2621 Islam in the Malay world
• ATS3117 Indonesian advanced 1
• ATS3118 Indonesian advanced 2
• ATS3119 Indonesian advanced 3
• ATS3120 Indonesian advanced 4
• one elective chosen from the lists below

Note: Students may replace some of their compulsory language units with alternate in-country units (up to 24 points) or students can choose language Study Abroad units as electives.

Language Study Abroad units

• ATS2120 Language study abroad program (12 points)
• ATS2131 LCL language study abroad 2A
• ATS2132 LCL language study abroad 2B
• ATS2133 LCL language study abroad 2C
• ATS2134 LCL language study abroad 2D
• ATS3122 Language study abroad program (12 points)
• ATS3131 LCL language study abroad 3A
• ATS3132 LCL language study abroad 3B
• ATS3133 LCL language study abroad 3C
• ATS3134 LCL language study abroad 3D

Elective units

Note: Some elective units have specific language proficiency prerequisites that must be met.

• ATS1344 Gamelan performing Arts
• ATS2289/ATS3289 Images of Indonesia
• ATS2384/ATS3384 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• ATS2606/ATS3606 The island world of Southeast Asia
• ATS2607/ATS3607 Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia
• ATS2666/ATS3666 Eastern Austronesian languages of Indonesia, East Timor and Oceania
• ATS2926 Performance studies: Indonesian Gamelan
• ATS3083 Translating across cultures
• ATS3334 Southeast Asian politics
• ATS3627 Global cultures, local traditions: Creating and consuming (popular) culture
• ATS3747 Theory and research in Asian studies
• ATS3816 The social context of language learning