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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This advanced Indonesian course is designed to enhance practical skills in critical textual analysis, translation and interpretation across various linguistic levels, encompassing phrases, sentences, and discourses. Students will delve into a spectrum of pivotal topics within contemporary Indonesian society, spanning socio-cultural and political domains. Through rigorous academic discussions, they will apply their written and spoken Indonesian proficiencies, developing sound translation and interpretation skills through individual and group tasks. These tasks encompass activities such as producing translated and critically interpreted texts, discerning nuanced meanings, addressing translation challenges, and comparing and assessing potential solutions. The course also cultivates the ability to comprehend texts spanning diverse genres and styles, ranging from literature, through to journalistic, colloquial, and social media variations.
In-class tests of translation (each 170 SL words, 2 x 10%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Take-home assignment: translation + critical commentary (2200 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Weekly reading summaries (verbal) and discussion (10 x 2% each)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Tutorial presentation on assigned translation and discussion (30 min total)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Final exam in reading formal and colloquial Indonesian (350 SL words)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload for this 6-unit course is 130 hours, distributed across approximately 10 hours per week for various activities. This includes a 1 hour lecture and 2 hours of tutorials, with an additional 7 hours dedicated to weekly independent study. Lectures aim to equip students with background knowledge and linguistic skills relevant to focused topics on contemporary Indonesian society. Additionally, they involve analysing the structures of textual discourse, including linguistic aspects. Tutorials are specifically designed to offer ample practice to enhance students' reading and translation skills. Moreover, they provide a platform for discussing students' understanding of relevant issues related to contemporary Indonesian society. Other Information 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 result in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below the one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
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