The course introduces

a) a sizeable stock of common words and sentence patterns extending to the intermediate level, concentrating on ability to use them in conversation,

b) a range of core grammatical structures, concentrating on ability to produce them in controlled practice.

• consolidate an understanding of elementary spoken Indonesian and of basic grammatical structures.

• acquire the linguistic tools needed to progress from a basic knowledge of Indonesian to an upper elementary level of understanding and expression

• acquire the active command of common vocabulary items and sentence patterns needed to speak with ease and confidence in a number of everyday situations

• understand and produce under controlled conditions a number of grammar structures needed for intermediate proficiency.

Two short in-class quizzes on core material from Speaking module (15%), one final take-home written test on material of Speaking module (25%),  two take-home grammar assignments (30%), instructor’s ongoing assessment of spoken performance during Speaking component  (15%), instructor’s ongoing assessment of performance in Grammar component (5%), attendance (10%)

• participation in a total of 15 hours of face-to- face classes

• 1.5 hours preparation (approx.) for each 1.5 hour long  session

• two take-home grammar assignments (short-response format): approx 300 words each

• one take-home final written test on material of Speaking component: approx 800 words.

Participants should be currently employed as teachers of Indonesian in the ACT school system. Entry is by permission of coordinator.

Not compatible with Indonesian 1B (INDN1003/1006/6103/6106)

Students are assumed to have studied Indonesian at post-secondary level and to have reached (although not necessarily to have maintained) a lower-intermediate level of proficiency.

Textbook (for Spoken component):

The Indonesian Way, Book 4 (2003 edition), by George Quinn. Publisher: Southeast Asia Centre, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University.

All essential material for the Grammar component is produced in-house and will be available on the course Wattle site.

Access to a PC and printer.