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ATS3115 · Indonesian Proficient 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Indonesian Studies
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit develops Indonesian cultural knowledge and language proficiency through a focus on specialised language and culture of Indonesian politics and law. You will explore a range of genres of political communication in writing, spoken discourse and visual cultures: the language of legislation; political speech-making; symbolic repertoires of political parties (logos), and; satirical modes. You will develop awareness of specific political audiences in Indonesia and the specific linguistic and symbolic forms appropriate for them. You will develop Indonesia-specific research skills by exploring politics in Indonesia through the unit’s ‘Knowing Indonesia Through Research’ component.
Areas of study: Indonesian studies
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 2 | Multimedia | Artefact | 20% | — |
| 3 | Research task | Written | 20% | — |
| 4 | Analytical exercise | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 5 | Oral test/assessment | Demonstration | 15% | — |
| 6 | Online Test | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- ATS2114 — Indonesian 4: Stories and storytelling in the Indonesian archipelago
Learning outcomes
- speak, listen, read and write in Indonesian to communicate effectively in a range of situations and on a range of themes;
- express ideas in fully-formed paragraphs of Indonesian showing mastery of Indonesian grammatical forms;
- interpret and orally communicate the symbolic repertoires and linguistic aspects of a limited range of Indonesian political communications;
- communicate in semi-authentic situations with Indonesians living in Melbourne;
- translate legal texts from Indonesian and recognise rhetorical aspects of political communication;
- complete a research project using sources in Indonesian.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 12 hours |
| Lectures | 12 hours |
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