Indonesian
Deakin University offers a six-week intensive Indonesian language and culture program under the auspices of an agreement between Universitas Islam Negeri Malang, Indonesia, and the Faculty of Arts and Education. The In-Country Program commences on Monday 20 December, 2010, and concludes on Friday 28 January, 2011, at Universitas Islam Negeri Malang.
Units offered are at the third year and advanced levels (AIF351 and AIF315). Deakin University students receive four credit points for successful completion of AIF351 and two credit points for successful completion of AIF315.
For additional information regarding this year's progam, please click here.
Overview
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country; an archipelago between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The capital city is Jakarta. The population is a little over 245 million, with a relatively young median age of 26.8 years.
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, while there are also several minority languages.
Ethnic groups which make up Indonesia include Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5% and other 26%.
The climate is tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in the highlands.
The terrain is mostly coastal lowlands, larger islands have interior mountains.
Class structure
The teaching program is six weeks in duration, and classes are conducted five days per week; Monday to Friday. The academic program, which includes language instruction in Bahasa Indonesia, is structured over four contact hours per day for AIF351, and three contact hours per day for AIF315.
The program is designed to further develop students' conversational skills, as well as their written, reading and comprehension skills.
Frequency and length of assignments vary depending on the level the student is enrolled in.
Excursions
A number of excursions are included in the program. They are designed to complement the academic program and enrich the overall educational experience.
Accommodation
Students are accommodated in the student residences, and are provided with a furnished bedroom (twin or triple share) with basic facilities.
Costs
The In-Country Program units, AIF351 and AIF315, attract normal tuition fees.
For Commonwealth-supported students, this appears on the student's HECS statement.
International and domestic fee-paying students receive an invoice for payment.
Students must also cover the following costs:
- return international airfare and other internal travel;
- accommodation for the duration of the program;
- cultural program and excursions;
- travel insurance (only if extending your travel beyond the program dates);
- meals; and
- personal expenses
Further information
For further information regarding academic matters, please contact:
Alistair Welsh (Program Director)
(03) 5227 1443 or alistair.welsh@deakin.edu.au
For further information regarding administrative matters, including enrolment, travel, payments, etc, please contact the Faculty's Experiential Learning Officer.
