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AIF342 - Professional and Academic Indonesian

Year:

2022 unit information

Important Update:

Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates.

Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):2
EFTSL value:0.250
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Alistair Welsh
Prerequisite:

AIF341, or with permission of the Unit Chair

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 300-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

Content

This unit will prepare students to use the language styles appropriate for professional and academic activities when using Indonesian language. Students will engage formal texts on contemporary issues of interest in Indonesian society. Topics will reflect issues of importance to both Indonesia and Australia. Students will engage in discussion on such subjects in an informed way, both orally and in writing.

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

Communicate effectively in oral discussion to present information and analysis using an appropriate style of formal language

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication
ULO2

Apply key linguistic features of formal Indonesian language in a range of diverse contexts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication
ULO3

Comprehend and use original Indonesian texts to better understand Indonesian society and work with others to communicate effectively and with attention to cultural appropriateness on a range of topics

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

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 – Online Exercises 1600 words or equivalent in foreign language (4 tasks of 400 words each) 20% Ongoing
Assessment 2 – Seminar Exercises 2400 words or equivalent in foreign language (3 tasks of 800 words each) 30% Ongoing
Assessment 3 – 2 x Writing Assignments 2000 words or equivalent in foreign language (2 tasks of 1000 words each) 30%
(15% each)		 Week 6
Assessment 4 – Oral Test  1600 words or equivalent in foreign language 20% Week 11

 

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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