AIF341 - Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Agustina Wayansari |
| Prerequisite: | AIF242 or with permission of the 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 300-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. |
Content
This unit will advance students’ critical appreciation of sociocultural dimensions inherent in Indonesian language usage, with a focus on formal styles of language in particular contexts. Students will engage with formal texts on contemporary issues relevant to Indonesian society, including media texts and political discourse. Analysis will include critique of assumptions embedded within language and communicative strategies reflected through particular aspects of language use.
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 | Communicate orally using an appropriate formal style of Indonesian language to analyse particular sociocultural contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse linguistic features that reflect certain cultural assumptions and contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Communicate in writing using an appropriate formal style of Indonesian language to analyse particular sociocultural contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Online Quizzes | 1600 words or equivalent in foreign language (4 x 400 words each) | 20% | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| Assessment 2: Seminar Exercises | 2400 words or equivalent in foreign language (3 x 800 words each) | 30% | Weeks 3, 6, 9 |
| Assessment 3: Oral Test | 1600 words or equivalent in foreign language | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4: 2 x Essay | 2000 words or equivalent in foreign language (2 x 1000 words each) | 30% (15% each) | Weeks 6, 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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