IND3002 Advanced Indonesian B

IND	3002	66619	2, 2007	ONC	Advanced Indonesian B	2.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOART
Academic org:	FOA003
Student contribution band:	1
ASCED code:	091513

Staffing
Requisites
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Production date
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STAFFING

Moderator: Peter Wicks

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: IND3001

SYNOPSIS

The study of Indonesian Language is intended to provide an opportunity to develop conversational and written linguistic skills in Indonesian at both colloquial and formal levels. Students will be given a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary for comprehending the rules and conventions of contemporary language usage. Through a tructured sequence of learning, students will be assisted to attain an active and productive command of the language. The course will develop not only correct linguistic performance, but through a close linkage between language and cultural features, it will develop communicative competence.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to use Indonesian language on a social and professional level of communicative competence, which include:

competence in performing intelligent conversations and discussions;
ability to read general, non-technical newspapers and magazines;
competence in writing personal and formal letters, reports and essays;
ability to translate and use various simple official forms in Indonesian;
understanding of the main features of Indonesian lexicon, morphology, and syntax;
familiarity with an additional Indonesian vocabulary of 750 words.

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Morphology: Deeper study of the affixes' system - the newly and recently introduced morphological forms in line with the rapidly "modernising" language. The usage of suffixes - kan, and -i.	25.00
2.	Syntax: Integrated study of previous presentations in Context using more complex passages, stories, newspaper and magazine articles, TV broadcasts and speeches.	25.00
3.	Conversation: "general communicative" level.	25.00
4.	Reading and Writing: Variations in styles in accordance with purpose and objectives; reports, summary/precis writing; more advanced letter writing.	25.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Echols, J & Shadily, H An English-Indonesian Dictionary, , Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.

Echols, J M & Shadily, H An Indonesian-English Dictionary, , Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.
(latest paperback edition)

White, I J 1995, Bahasa Tetanggaku - Course Book, 2nd edn, , Longman Cheshire, Melbourne, Vic.
(Stage Three)

White, I J 1995, Bahasa Tetanggaku - Work Book, 2nd edn, , Longman Cheshire, Melbourne, Vic.
(Stage Three)

White, I J Bahasa Tetanggaku - Listening and Practice Tapes, , Longman Cheshire, Melbourne, Vic.
(Stage Three)

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Mihardja Achdiat, K (ed McGarry J D & Sumaryono) 1978, Sensasi Di Puncak Nyiur, , Modern Indonesia Pubs, Sydney.

Sneddon, J N 2000, Understanding Indonesian Grammar - A Student's Reference and Work Book, , Allen & Unwin, St Leonards.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Directed Study	70.00
Examinations	2.00
Private Study	250.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description	Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1	30.00	30.00	23 Aug 2007	(see note 1)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 2	30.00	30.00	13 Sep 2007	(see note 2)
EXAMINATION - 2 HOURS	40.00	40.00	END S2	(see note 3)

NOTES

1.: This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.
2.: This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.
3.: Students will be advised of the official exam date after the timetable has been finalised

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of 5 hours per week, including lectures and activities.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

(a) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must lodge the assignment at the USQ. (b) All Faculty of Arts assignments must be lodged in the Faculty Assessment Centre on the Ground Floor of Q Block no later than 12 noon on the due date. (c) In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the examiner's convenience. (d). Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be despatched to USQ within 24 hours if requested by the Examiner. (e) In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances such as documented ill-health. (f) Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in the course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of the course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete-Makeup). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. (g) Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in the course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

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Students will require access to email and have internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 5 Mar 2008.