Key facts
UNE unit code: INDN101
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Indonesia is Australia’s closest Asian neighbour, and an increasingly important trading partner. More than 300 million people across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei use Indonesian for business and personal interactions.
With Indonesia’s economy growing rapidly and the free-trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia, employment opportunities in this region are increasing, and knowing how to communicate in Indonesian will give you a competitive advantage in many fields; for example, government, business, education, legal, engineering or health professions.
This unit provides you with an introduction to contemporary Indonesian language. It develops basic aural, oral, reading and writing skills. Attention is given to the socio-cultural context of the language, and to functional fluency. This unit will also introduce you to many aspects of Indonesian cultural life.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students with a pass of 70% or better in HSC Indonesian Continuers or students with HSC Indonesian Extension or equivalent level of knowledge should enrol at 200 level.
Students with existing competence in Indonesian (including HSC Indonesian Beginners) who are unsure of their current level of competence should take a placement test.
First language (Indonesian or Malay) speakers may not enrol in Indonesian language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Students may be able to obtain credit for their prior knowledge of the language under the University Admission Credit and Enrolment Guidelines.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate elementary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in everyday Indonesian language;
- utilise elementary structures and functions of the Indonesian language, in particular grammatical structures;
- communicate in simple Indonesian on selected topics of everyday life;
- apply elementary knowledge of Indonesian cultural and social norms and Indonesian society; and
- use cognitive skills to analyse and synthesise information when communicating in Indonesian at an elementary level.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | 1250 word written assessment plus oral/aural components. No. Words: 1750 (equivalent) |
| Quiz 1 | No | 20% | All offerings | Vocabulary, expression, grammar. No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Quiz 2 | No | 20% | All offerings | Vocabulary, expression, grammar. No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Quiz 3 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Vocabulary, expression, grammar. No. of words: 500 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
The Learner's Dictionary of Today's Indonesian
ISBN: 9781864485431
Quinn, G., Allen & Unwin 1999
Text refers to: All offerings
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