AIF241 - Formal and Informal Indonesian

Unit details

Year

2025 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Agustina Wayansari
Prerequisite:

AIF142 or AIF145 or permission from unit chair

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 1-hour on-campus lecture per week

1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 1-hour online lecture per week (recordings provided)

1 x 2-hour online seminar per week

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. For online mode, use of Blackboard Collaborate is required for assessable work and requires a high-speed broadband connection

Content

This unit provides students with an appreciation of formal and informal styles of Indonesian. The significance of variations in vocabularies and grammatical structures will be explored. Students will study the use of spoken language primarily through dialogues and apply that knowledge in discussion. Formal styles of language common in writing are also introduced, across a range of topics. Key aspects of Indonesian grammar will be explored, in particular the use of affixes. Relevant aspects of cultural context and sociolinguistic features that influence communication and the choice of language style will also be introduced.

Learning Outcomes

ULO These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

ULO1

Identify key grammatical constructions and both formal and informal vocabulary and apply this in a range of contexts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Comprehend aurally and communicate orally using various grammatical constructions

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

ULO3

Analyse the cultural dimensions of Indonesian language use and reflect on how these influence communication in a range of contexts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Seminar/Online Exercises 1000 words
or equivalent
25% Week 6
Assessment 2: Quizzes 800 words
or equivalent
(in foreign language)
20% Week 10
Assessment 3: Essay 1200 words
or equivalent
30% Week 11
Assessment 4: Oral Test 1000 words equivalent 25% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

Unit Fee Information

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