AIF241 - Formal and Informal Indonesian

Unit details

Year:	2024 unit information
Enrolment modes:	2024 Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online From 2025 Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Agustina Wayansari
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. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:	1 x 1-hour lecture per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:	1 x 1-hour lecture (recordings provided) per week, 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. For 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. The significance of variations in vocabularies and grammatical structures will be explored. Students will study the use of spoken language primarily through dialogues and apply that knowledge in discussion. Formal styles of language common in writing are also introduced, across a range of topics. Key aspects of Indonesian grammar will be explored, in particular the use of affixes. Relevant aspects of cultural context and sociolinguistic features that influence communication and the choice of language style will also be introduced.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1	Identify key grammatical constructions and both formal and informal vocabulary and apply this in a range of contexts	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2	Comprehend aurally and communicate orally using various grammatical constructions	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication
ULO3	Analyse the cultural dimensions of Indonesian language use and reflect on how these influence communication in a range of contexts	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Seminar/Online Exercises	1000 words or equivalent	25%	Week 6
Assessment 2: Quizzes	800 words or equivalent (in foreign language)	20%	Week 10
Assessment 3: Essay	1200 words or equivalent	30%	Week 11
Assessment 4: Oral Test	1000 words equivalent	25%	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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