AIF142 - Introduction to the Indonesian Language
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 2: To be advised |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| 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. |
Content
This unit is designed for students with no prior knowledge of the Indonesian language. It introduces Indonesian at the beginner level and develops foundational skills in grammar, writing, listening and speaking. Through practical topics related to everyday life, students will learn to communicate in a range of familiar situations. The unit also introduces formal Indonesian language conventions and provides students with a strong foundation for progressing to intermediate-level Indonesian study.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| 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 | Apply aspects of the Indonesian language to prepare a script in Indonesian as a team for a dialogue, working through complexities of grammatical and cultural considerations, and perform this orally to an audience of peers.
| GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO2 | Comprehend and respond to Indonesian written text applying this in a range of contexts | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Produce simple Indonesian text using key words, expressions and basic grammatical constructions to describe simple information and opinions | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Prepare and deliver an oral presentation using simple Indonesian sentences with appropriate grammar, syntax and pronunciation | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Seminar/Online Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent in foreign language | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: Online Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent in foreign language | 20% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 3: 2 x Essay | 1200 words or equivalent in foreign language | 30% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 4: Oral Presentation | 10-minutes | 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.
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