Bachelor of Arts
Indonesian
Unit Set Code
MJ-A000030 (major)
MN-A000030 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Overview
Indonesian language studies develop communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia, as well as an understanding of Indonesian culture, history and society. With more than 220 million speakers of Bahasa Indonesia, and Indonesia being Australia’s closest Asian neighbour, the region is increasingly important to Australia economically, politically and culturally. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Indonesian, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.
Career outcomes
Careers in this field include work in the communications industry, community and government organisations, community health organisations, the education sector, ethnic affairs associations, foreign affairs departments, multicultural organisations, tourism associations and translation services.
In-country study
The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Indonesian via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend between six and eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes two credit points (2cp) towards the Indonesian language major. Upon successful completion of this program students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIF341 or AIF342. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
Units
- To complete a Major sequence in Indonesian select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Indonesian select any four (4) units from below:
Indonesian major sequence for those entering at beginners' level
Complete the following 2 units from level 1:
| AIF142 | Introduction to the Indonesian Language |
| AIF146 | Our Northern Neighbour: Understanding Indonesia |
Complete the following 2 units from level 2:
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
Complete the following 2 units from level 3:
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
Indonesian major sequence for those entering at post-level 12 level
Complete the following 2 units from level 2:
| AIF241 | Formal and Informal Indonesian |
| AIF242 | Contextualising Indonesian Language |
Complete the following 2 units from level 3:
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
Complete 2 units from level 3, selected from:
AIF345 Indonesian for Business Purposes [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF320 Indonesian Society Through Literature [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF321 Contemporary Issues in Indonesia [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF323 Indonesian Translation: Theory and Practice [No longer available for enrolment]
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Notes:
* AIF321 and AIF323 is replaced by AIX300
^ AIF320 is replaced by AIX301
Indonesian stream for students at advanced level for background speakers only
Complete the following 6 units from level 3:
| AIF341 | Sociolinguistic Contexts of Formal Indonesian Language (2 credit points) |
| AIF342 | Professional and Academic Indonesian (2 credit points) |
AIF320 Indonesian Society Through Literature [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF321 Contemporary Issues in Indonesia [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF345 Indonesian for Business Purposes [No longer available for enrolment]
AIF323 Indonesian Translation: Theory and Practice [No longer available for enrolment]
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages |
Notes:
* AIF321 and AIF323 is replaced by AIX300
^ AIF320 is replaced by AIX301
Approved Study Abroad may replace either AIF341 or AIF342