AIF320 - Indonesian Society Through Literature

Unit details

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Offering information:

Offered in alternative years 2013, 2015.  Unit commences 2013.

Enrolment modes:

(B, G, X)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:M Winarnita
Prerequisite:

AIF342 or AIF351 or permission of the Unit Chair

Incompatible with:

AIF355

Contact hours:

Two in class; one on-line per week

Content

Students will read, discuss, and analyse short works of modern Indonesian literature (short stories), excerpts from longer works (novellas, novels), selected excerpts from older works (novels, short stories), and selected passages in translation in terms of content, language use, and style. Discussion will centre on the social and cultural content of the works and on nature of expression. Specifically, students will be guided to develop an understanding of the choices writers make about language use, the meanings these choices convey to readers, and the social and affective content of the work (to the native speaker reader as well as to themselves). Equally important, they will be encouraged to consider alternate and multiple meaning embedded in language as a way of gaining a deeper understanding of Indonesian society and culture.

Assessment

Discussion leading, 500 words equivalent, 20%

Online discussion forum entries, 500 words equivalent, 10%

Two in-class assignments, 1000 words total, 30%

Individual project, 2000 words equivalent, 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$733$733$2493$2823

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.