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UNE unit code: INDN330
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In this unit you will learn about the history of Malay/Indonesian.
You’ll cover topics such as: Malay and its relatives; Old Malay; Classical Malay; Colonialism and the development of Malay; nationalism and the rise of Indonesian; language planning; diglossia in Indonesian; the influence of English and other foreign languages; and the relationship between regional languages and Indonesian.
Some of the topics include the study of original texts (with English translation) that illustrate various aspects of the discussion. However, the unit material is mainly in English and taught in English. Assessment tasks may require Indonesian, but those who do not have Indonesian can do alternative assignment tasks in English.
Through study of Indonesian/Malay language history you will gain a greater understanding of the various forms of Malay/Indonesian in the Indonesian archipelago (and beyond). Moreover, it also provides a general understanding of the history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
This unit does not require students to have completed study in Indonesian, as the textbook is in English and its author gives translations and analyses of the Old Malay texts he presents. Although there are several tasks that require the comparison of linguistic elements in texts from later periods, students with no knowledge of the language can complete them successfully by referring to Indonesian dictionaries and grammar books. Students with little or no knowledge of Indonesian are offered an alternative to any task that requires the actual translation of a text.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of modern Indonesian culture through literature, mass media and other communicative forms in Indonesia's historical context;
- identify and engage critically with scholarly literature in the field of contemporary Indonesian/Malay studies;
- apply an advanced understanding derived from extensive reading to critically analyse key concepts and themes in Indonesian culture and society, and the contextual influences upon them; and
- formulate complex arguments and communicate them concisely, coherently and compellingly in written form.
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 |
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Major Essay | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000
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Minor Essay | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
Online Participation | No | 10% | All offerings | Contribution to online discussion No. Words: 600 |
Online Quiz 1 | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 750 (equivalent) |
Online Quiz 2 | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 750 (equivalent) |
Online Quiz 3 | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 750 (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: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
The Indonesian Language: Its History and Role in Modern Society
ISBN: 9780868405988
Sneddon, J.N., UNSW Press 2003
Text refers to: All offerings
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