IND2021 Intermediate Indonesian A

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

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 vocabulary and grammar for comprehending the rules and conventions of contemporary language usage. Through a structured 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 in the use of Indonesian language. A further 750 words will be added to the students' vocabulary in this course.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to use Indonesian language on a "social interaction level" of communicative competence, which includes:

1.

ability to listen to and conduct specific social conversations;

2.

ability to read simple passages and stories with comprehension;

3.

ability to write and compose letters, descriptions and simple essays in Indonesian;

4.

further knowledge of Indonesian grammar, usage and idioms;

5.

familiarity with an additional 750 words of Indonesian vocabulary.

TOPICS

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).

The textbooks for this course are Indonesian Way, Module 7 & 8 by George Quinn, and INDN 201 Module 9 Berhubungan dengan Orang Indonesia by Dr. Zi. Adnan. The textbooks should be purchased from the United Campus Bookshop (UCB) (tel. 02 6772 3468 or email armidale@ucb.net.au). A CD will accompany the latter text.

You also need to purchase a DVD Wawancara 2 which is reproduced at cost for the use of UNE students by kind permission of DETYA and UNSW. This is NOT commercially available elsewhere, and can only be purchased from the UCB, UNE.

Echols, JM & Shadily, H 1975, An English-Indonesian dictionary, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.
(Latest paperback edn)

Echols, JM & Shadily, H 1989, An Indonesian-English dictionary, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.
(Latest paperback ed)

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.

Mintz, MW 1994, A student's grammar of Malay and Indonesian, EBP Publishers, Singapore.

Sneddon, JN 1996, Indonesian reference grammar, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW.

Sneddon, JN 2000, Understanding Indonesian grammar, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW.

Wolff, John U 1986, Formal Indonesia, Cornell Southeast Asia Program, Ithaca.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Class Quiz 1 approximately 15 minute (19 March 2009) - 2.5%; Assignment 1 (23 April 2009) - 7.5%; Student Oral Presentation (01 May 2009) - 5%; Class Quiz 2 (08 May 2009) - 7.5%; Assignment 2 (22 May 2009) - 10%; Oral Test (22 May 2009) - 5%; Class Quiz 3 (29 May 2009) - 7.5%; On-going Attendance & Participation - 5%. These assessments are aligned with Objectives 1-5.

2.

Students will be advised of the exact date when the timetable has been finalised. This assessment is aligned with Objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   In order to achieve course objectives, attendance at and participation in all learning activities are strongly advised. These are important factors in the development of oral and aural skills and as such will be monitored regularly and cumulatively. Students absent from classes are responsible for obtaining and completing all work and homework covered during their absence and for informing themselves of announcements regarding course-related activities and administrative matters. For this course, normal class attendance consists of 3 hours of lectures and practical work per week.
2. 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.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. This course has been designed by the University of New England for delivery in 'blended model' by the University of Southern Queensland. The tutorial support staff and the examiner/moderator are UNE staff working in cooperation with the Faculty of Arts at USQ.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.