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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Indonesian 6 is an early advanced-level course (equivalent to CEFR B2) dedicated to developing students' high proficiency in reading and listening to a diverse range of authentic texts. It provides ample practice for students to engage in discussions covering a broad spectrum of historical and contemporary topics and express their perspectives in both written and spoken modes. This course is designed to integrate and enhance all skill sets, offering a comprehensive exploration to deepen the understanding of the complexities of Indonesian grammar and vocabulary. Moreover, students will continue to develop their writing skills and English-Indonesian translation abilities, further deepening their linguistic proficiency through complex naturalistic texts in both written and spoken forms.
Translation tests x 2 (1200 words equivalent)
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5
Oral tests x 2
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Grammar tests x 2 (1200 words equivalent)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 5
In-class reflections x 8 (800 words equivalent)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Class performance
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Indonesian 6 (6 units) involves a total workload of 130 hours, spread across the weeks throughout the semester, averaging about 10 hours per week for various activities. This consists of 3 contact hours (all in tutorial mode for different language skills) and approximately 7 hours designated for weekly self-directed study time. This time includes reading and practice as preparation before each regular weekly session, as well as preparation for mid and final exams. Other Information Equivalent CEFR B2; ACTFL advanced low On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of Indonesian. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the academic integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
The course materials will be available in electronic format on the course LMS site.