To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Indonesian by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Indonesian by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below. 

Indonesian is only offered as an extended major in the Bachelor of Languages.

Course aims

The major aims to produce graduates who have:

  • Indonesian communications skills which are appropriate for a range of contexts and situations
  • a high level of competency in the four core fields of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
  • an understanding of key political, social, economic, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Indonesian major graduates should be able to:

  • communicate and interact in a professional and culturally aware manner through a satisfactory level of written and oral skills
  • apply professional expertise to policy advice and formulation, including associated research and report-writing
  • engage in business, international development, or government activities with, and in, Indonesia
  • undertake further specialist qualifications for teaching of Indonesian language or professional translation.

In addition to the generic skills and range of knowledge developed in their overall degree, graduates are expected to be able to:

  • demonstrate language skills and associated socio-cultural knowledge and conceptual understandings that equip them for employment in organisations either in Indonesia or with an Indonesian focus
  • engage cross culturally in a range of social and workplace settings
  • demonstrate knowledge of the developments which have shaped, and continue to shape, Australia's relationship with Indonesia.

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Indonesian and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Students complete 36 units in either the Intermediate or Beginners stream.

Major - Indonesian - Beginners


Year 1 Language topics

INDO1201  Introductory Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO1202  Introductory Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units) 

Year 2 Language topics

INDO2201  Intermediate Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO2202  Intermediate Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units)

Year 3 Language topics

INDO3201  Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO3202  Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units)

Year 2 & 3 Culture topics

Select 4.5 units in Year 2 and 4.5 units in Year 3 from the following:

INDO2001  Indonesian Culture and Society  (4.5 units)

Plus one of

INDO2002  Indonesian Musical Cultures  (4.5 units)
INDO2003  Contemporary Indonesian Cinema  (4.5 units)
INDO2004  Indonesian for Special Purposes  (4.5 units)

Major - Indonesian - Intermediate


Year 1 Language topics

INDO2201  Intermediate Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO2202  Intermediate Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units)

Year 2 Language topics

INDO3201  Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO3202  Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units)

Year 3 Language topics

INDO3301  Advanced Indonesian Part 1  (4.5 units)
INDO3302  Advanced Indonesian Part 2  (4.5 units)

Year 2 & 3 Culture topics

Select 4.5 units in Year 2 and 4.5 units in Year 3 from the following:

INDO2001  Indonesian Culture and Society  (4.5 units)

Plus one of

INDO2002  Indonesian Musical Cultures  (4.5 units)
INDO2003  Contemporary Indonesian Cinema  (4.5 units)
INDO2004  Indonesian for Special Purposes  (4.5 units)

Note:

  • Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary), Bachelor of Health Sciences students undertake an 18 unit teaching minor consisting of: 9 units of Year 1 topics plus 9 units of Year 2 or Year 3 topics (where the prerequisites are met).
  • Indonesian is only offered as an extended major to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Languages.

Honours

Refer to Honours - Indonesian