Students read widely in a Southeast Asian language about a theme with multiple dimensions such as politics, popular culture, society, economics, literature or religion of the country concerned.

Students critically read texts as preparation for discussions ina 90-minute class which meets fortnightly.

By the end of the course learners of the Southeast Asian language will have significantly increased their proficiency in reading and writing, and will be able to discuss complex ideas about contemporary issues. They will also have gained substantial knowledge about recent social, plitical and cultural developments in the country they study.

Two 750 word critical reports (each worth 20%)

One 2,000-word final essay (40%)

Performance and participation in fortnightly discussions (totalling 20%).

Weekly 90-minute class sessions.

Any of the following courses: Indonesian 3A (INDN3002), Indonesian 3A In-Country (INDN3012 ), Indonesian 3B (INDN3003), Indonesian 3B: In-Country (INDN3013).

with SEAI3004

Students are strongly advised to take a supporting course (focused on historical background culture, linguistics, anthropology etc) before enrolling in this vernacular language Reading Course.