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AIF242 - Formal and Informal Indonesian B

Year:

2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Alistair Welsh
Prerequisite:

AIF241 or permission from unit chair

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1-hour class per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1-hour class (recordings provided) per week, 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. For Cloud (online) mode, use of Blackboard Collaborate is required for assessable work and requires a high speed broadband connection

Content

This unit extends students' appreciation and use of formal and informal styles of Indonesian. Students will study the use of spoken language primarily through dialogues and discussion and formal language through the study of contemporary, authentic texts similar to those used in the Indonesian media. By the end of this unit, students will have covered key aspects of Indonesian grammar and had the opportunity to use them. Students will also gain insights into Indonesian culture, including aspects of Islam and the notion of national and regional identities as reflected through the use of national and regional languages.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Recognise and understand key grammatical constructions

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Communicate orally and in writing using various constructions, including some complex structures

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Read and comprehend authentic Indonesian texts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Be aware of some aspects of Indonesian cultural appropriateness

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Demonstrate comprehension skills when listening

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO6

Demonstrate organizational skills

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

ULO7 Use the online learning environment for language study

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1 – Seminar/Online Exercises 800 words
or equivalent
20% Weeks 3, 6 and 9
Assessment 2 – Quizzes 800 words
or equivalent
(in foreign language)
20% Weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9
Assessment 3 – 2 x Writing Exercises 1600 words
or equivalent
(800 each,
in foreign language)
40%
(2 x 20%)
Weeks 5 and 10
Assessment 4 – Oral Test 8-10 minutes 20% Week 12

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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