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INDN401H Indonesian Hons Coursework

Updated: 16 November 2012
Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Year Long 1 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Mandatory By arrangement
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BA(Hons)
Co-requisites INDN402H (full-time students)
Restrictions INDN400
Notes

Honours candidates only

Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Zifirdaus Adnan (zadnan@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit consists of four components: the structure and art of theses and thesis writing, introduction to social science, research methods and advanced Indonesian language.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

How to do Research: The Practical Guide to Designing and Managing Research Projects
ISBN: 9781856045940
Moore, N., Facet Publishing 3rd ed. 2006
Text refers to: Year-long 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Language 25% 2100-2600
Assessment Notes
Advanced Indonesian language: One short essay (600 words); one long essay (1500-2000 words); and one 15 minute oral test
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 7
Assignment 2: Methodology 25% 3000-3500
Assessment Notes
Introduction to Social Science Methodology: One short essay (600 words in Indonesian or 1000 words in English); one long essay (1500-2000 words in Indonesian or 2000-2500 words in English).
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 4 GA: 1, 2, 5
Assignment 3: Research 25% 2000-2500
Assessment Notes
Research methods: One short essay (600-1000 words in Indonesian or 1000 words in English); one long essay (1500-2000 words in Indonesian or 2000-2500 words in English)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5
Assignment 4: Thesis writing 25% 2000-2500
Assessment Notes
Structure and arts of theses and thesis writing: one short essay (600-1000 words in Indonesian or 1000 words in English); one long essay (1500-2000 words in Indonesian or 2000-2500 words in English); and one 15 minute oral presentation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 4, 5

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand and acquire methodological approaches pertaining to research, thesis and thesis writing, and show advanced critical thinking and analytical skills in writing literature reviews, academic papers and reports;
  2. demonstrate a broader and more sophisticated knowledge and understanding of Indonesian culture and society;
  3. demonstrate advanced competence in Indonesian in the four (4) macro skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and ability to apply these skills in a range of areas; and
  4. use resources in Indonesian for research purposes.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will acquire an advanced understanding of important concepts and issues related to Indonesian culture and society.
True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be able to communicate in Indonesian through written prose and academic essays.
True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be able to show cross-cultural awareness and competence in their professional lives.
True True True
4 Information Literacy
The requirement to access and use a variety of sources will give the students the opportunity to improve their information literacy.
True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The requirement to independently read, do research and write prose and academic essays will develop the skills needed to continue to pursue research in life.
True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Improvement in knowledge and awareness of concepts and issues regarding Indonesian culture and society is expected to contribute to the development of social responsibility.
True True True
   

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