AIF241 - Formal and Informal Indonesian A

Unit details

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Year:

2020 unit information

Important Update:

Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester.

Last updated: 2 June 2020

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Alistair Welsh
Prerequisite:

AIF142 or AIF145 or permission from unit chair

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1-hour class per week, 2 x 1-hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities equivalent to 1 x 1-hour per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. For Cloud (online) mode, use of Blackboard Collaborate is required for assessable work and requires a high speed broadband connection

Content

This unit provides students with an appreciation of formal and informal styles of Indonesian. Students will study the use of spoken language primarily through dialogues and discussion. More formal styles of language that are common in writing are also introduced. Complex aspects of Indonesian grammar will be explored, in particular the use of affixes. Language common in certain fields such as health, education and travel will be covered. Relevant aspects of customs and culture that enhance communication skills will also be introduced.

 

These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit

At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Recognise and understand key grammatical constructions

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Demonstrate listening comprehension skills

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Communicate orally and in writing using various constructions

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Read and comprehend original, written Indonesian

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Be aware of some aspects of Indonesian culture and cultural appropriateness

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO6

Demonstrate organizational skills

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management
ULO7 Use the online learning environment for language study

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Trimester 1:

Campus:

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1 (Individual) – Seminar Exercises   20% Ongoing
Assessment 2 (Individual) – Quizzes   20% Ongoing
Assessment 3 (Individual) – Oral Test   15% Ongoing
Assessment 4 (Individual) – 2 x Essay 250 words each 15% Week 5
Assessment 5 (Individual) – Final Test   15% Week 11


Cloud (online):

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1 (Individual) – Online Exercises   30% Ongoing
Assessment 2 (Individual) – Quizzes   20% Ongoing
Assessment 3 (Individual) – 2 x Essay 250 words each 15% each Week 5
Assessment 4 (Individual) – Final Test   20% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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