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INDN3005 Advanced Readings in Southeast Asian Culture

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Culture, History and Language
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Indonesian
Offered in Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

Students read widely in a 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 Indonesian, from the news magazine 'Tempo' - as a preparation for weekly discussions in a 90 minute class.

Learning Outcomes

On satisfying the requirement for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to speak, read and write the language at the level appropriate for the course.

Indicative Assessment

Two 750 word critical reports (totalling 20%)

One 2000 word final essay (40%)

Performance and participation in fortnightly discussions (25%)

Workload

Weekly 90-minute class sessions.

Areas of Interest Asian Languages
Assumed Knowledge and
Required Skills

Completion of Year in Asia, or a Distinction average in third year language.

Requisite Statement

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

Incompatibility

SEAI3004 and INDN6005

Recommended Courses

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.

Majors/Specialisations Indonesian Language, Thai Language, and Vietnamese Language
Academic Contact Dr Marcus Mietzner

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