Students read widely in the Southeast Asian language about politics, popular culture, society, economics, literature and religion of the country concerned.

Students critically read texts (in the case of Bahasa Indonesia, from the news magazine "Tempo") as preparation for weekly discussions in a 90-minute class.

In addition, students prepare two short reports during the semester and one 2,000 word final essay.

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 1,000 word critical reports (totalling 20%)

One 2,000 word final essay (40%)

Performance and Participation in weekly discussions (totalling 40%)

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)

SEAI3004 ind INDN6004

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.