AIF342 - Professional and Academic Indonesian
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Alistair Welsh |
| Prerequisite: | AIF341, 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 prepare students to use the language styles appropriate for professional and academic activities when using Indonesian language. Students will engage formal texts on contemporary issues of interest in Indonesian society. Topics will reflect issues of importance to both Indonesia and Australia. Students will engage in discussion on such subjects in an informed way, both orally and in writing.
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 effectively in oral discussion to present information and analysis using an appropriate style of formal language | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Apply key linguistic features of formal Indonesian language in a range of diverse contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Comprehend and use original Indonesian texts to better understand Indonesian society and work with others to communicate effectively and with attention to cultural appropriateness on a range of topics | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Online Exercises | 1600 words or equivalent in foreign language (4 x 400 words each) | 20% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: Seminar Exercises | 2400 words or equivalent in foreign language (3 x 800 words each) | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 3: 2 x Writing Assignments | 2000 words or equivalent in foreign language (2 x 1000 words each) | 30% (15% each) | Week 6 |
| Assessment 4: Oral Test | 1600 words or equivalent in foreign language | 20% | 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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