Indonesian Language 1A

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required if students choose to attend the Non-Mandatory Intensive School. 2021 dates to be advised. The intensive school will be held if sufficient students commit by the date specified by the unit coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to attend as the Intensive School offers activities to boost pronunciation and oral skills development.
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Indonesia is Australia’s closest Asian neighbour, and an increasingly important trading partner. More than 300 million people across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei use Indonesian for business and personal interactions. With Indonesia’s economy growing rapidly and the free-trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia, employment opportunities in this region are increasing, and knowing how to communicate in Indonesian will give you a competitive advantage in many fields; for example, government, business, education, legal, engineering or health professions. This subject provides you with an introduction to contemporary Indonesian language. It develops basic aural, oral, reading and writing skills. Attention is given to the socio-cultural context of the language, and to functional fluency. This subject will also introduce you to many aspects of Indonesian cultural life.

Language Assessment 1: 1750 words (equivalent). Assessment Notes: 1250 word written assessment plus oral/aural components. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Quiz 1: 100 words (equivalent). Assessment Notes: Vocabulary, expression, grammar. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4 Quiz 2: 100 words (equivalent). Assessment Notes: Vocabulary, expression, grammar. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4 Quiz 3: 100 words (equivalent). Assessment Notes: Vocabulary, expression, grammar. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4

• Language Assessment 1 (40%)
• Quiz 1 (20%)
• Quiz 2 (20%)
• Quiz 3 (20%)

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 27 May 22