Major (2020)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2020 academic year.
Indonesian (BA) (Discontinued)
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| Title | Indonesian (BA) |
| Course Code | B1316; B1316A |
| Study Level | Bachelor (Undergraduate) |
| Organisational Unit | Global Studies |
| Academic Contacts | Academic Chair: Mr Irianto Ryan Tedja | Email: I.Tedja@murdoch.edu.au | Tel: 9360 2874 |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indonesian |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Availability | Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external) |
| Description | South-East Asia is a dynamic and rapidly industrialising region of tremendous cultural, economic and political importance to Australia. The Indonesian major, which is available for beginners and those with some knowledge of the language, consists of three years of interactive Indonesian language study including speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Students wishing to specialise in Indonesian are encouraged to undertaken a semester of study in Indonesia through the national Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). In the Bachelor of Arts you will develop a broad understanding of your field and proficiency in producing written and oral arguments and creative artefacts in response to social, human and natural phenomena. You will also develop a critical appreciation of the perspectives of others. As an Arts graduate you will be able to think critically and creatively, apply knowledge and information, and communicate effectively. These are professional skills which are critical across a range of industries. You will also be able to pursue further study in the fields of social research, the humanities and/or the creative arts. |
| Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings | As per normal undergraduate admission requirements. Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Special Requirements | The course is open to beginners as well as those with language competency. Students with language competency will be granted exemption from lower level language units and will be placed at the level appropriate to their level of competency. Such students may be required to take alternative units to replace the lower level language units. Native speakers of Indonesian or Malay may be excluded from this major. Students from countries where Indonesian or Malay is a partial or complete medium of instruction on the educational system may be excluded from this major, or from the lower level language units, depending on their previous level of exposure to Indonesian/Malay. |
| Major Learning Outcomes | KNOWLEDGE Demonstrate an understanding of the broad linguistic and cultural environment of Indonesia Demonstrate an understanding of a linguistic and grammatical principles of contemporary Indonesian language Recognise the role and function of Indonesian language in the development of Indonesian nation, and its contribution to past and future nationhood. SKILLS Identify and interpret a wide variety of spoken and written communication in Indonesian. Understand, interpret, initiate, and respond appropriately to a wide variety of spoken and written forms of Indonesian, including in an in-country environment, responding to linguistic and non-linguistic stimuli. Examine historical and contemporary issues relating to Indonesian language usage, by understanding research according to a range of methodological and ethical conventions. APPLICATION Construct and articulate an argument or narrative in Indonesian in audio, digital, oral, visual or written form Identify and reflect on the knowledge and skills developed in their study of Indonesian, and the relationship between language and social practice. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | KNOWLEDGE CLO1 - Graduates of the Murdoch University Bachelor of Arts demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of a) The theoretical perspectives and methods of enquiry of a discipline b) The diversity of social, human and natural phenomena and the multiple perspectives (including inter-disciplinary perspectives) which can be brought to bear in social and creative enquiry c) Global perspectives including an awareness of and respect for the historical, social, biological, cultural, and economic interdependence of global life SKILLS CLO 2 - Graduates of the Murdoch University Bachelor of Arts are effective communicators who demonstrate a) proficiency in producing written arguments and/or creative artefacts consistent with the norms and standards of a discipline b) capacity for persuasive oral communication appropriate to a range of audiences CLO3 - Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating a) analytical, creative and conceptual thinking b) a variety of methods for research and practice appropriate to the discipline APPLICATION CLO 4 - Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through a) a capacity for self-directed independent enquiry b) critical self-reflection c) creative problem solving d) a global perspective incorporating an appreciation of cultural and disciplinary differences CLO 5 - Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have well developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to a) give and receive critical feedback b) work effectively within team environments c) respect the thoughts and opinions of others CLO 6 - Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts demonstrate ethical thinking and practice through social and creative enquiry which recognises diversity and the rights and perspectives of others |
| Employment Prospects | Indonesian language skills are highly valued in particular employment areas, particularly those involving foreign affairs, security, defence, media, international development, and particular sectors of teaching and education. It is possible to gain accreditation as an interpreter and translator through separate application and testing by the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters). Some employers (e.g. Departments of Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade) pay additional salary loadings for specific levels of Indonesian language competence. |
| Recommended Double Majors | International Aid and Development (OUA) |
| Recommended Minors | Anthropology; Asian Studies |
| Professional Accreditation | Separate professional accreditation as an interpreter and translator is available through application and testing by the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters). |
| Main research areas | Graduates with strong command of Indonesian together with an appropriate disciplinary major would be well-positioned to undertake future research in international relations, security, terrorism, economics, anthropology, history or other major disciplines. |
| Writing Skills | Asian Studies students are strongly encouraged to include a writing unit in their selection of a General Elective at either Part I or Part II. |
| Further Study | Students are encouraged to consider Asian Studies (Honours) as a pathway to further research studies. |
| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Course Structure - 72 credit points
Transition Unit - 3 credit points
BAR100 Academic Learning Skills - 3 points
Not available this year
Breadth Unit for Degree - 3 credit points
BAR150 Ideas and Identity - 3 points
Not available this year
IND101 Indonesian 1 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
IND102 Indonesian 2 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
AST102 Asian Centuries - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
General Electives - 9 credit points
Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites. Students are advised to consider using General Elective points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Any recommended double majors and minors will be included in the major's description.
University-Wide Breadth Units - 6 credit points Unit List
Select from the prescribed list of University-Wide Breadth Units. A unit cannot be used to satisfy both this Breadth Unit requirement and the requirements of a major or minor. If taken at 100 level the unit(s) will be attributed to Part I. Note that no more than 30 credit points at Part I may be credited towards course completion requirements.
Research Skills Unit - 3 credit points
The Research Skills unit to be taken will depend on the student's Primary Major enrolment. Select from the following.
For Primary Major in Social and Developmental Psychology
BSC201 Psychology: Measurement, Design and Analysis - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
BAR200 Developing Research Skills and Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
IND201 Indonesian 3 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
IND202 Indonesian 4 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
IND203 Indonesian 5 - 3 points
Not available this year
General Electives - 9 credit points
Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites. Students are advised to consider using General Elective points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Any recommended double majors and minors will be included in the major's description.
Research Skills Unit - 3 credit points
The Research Skills unit to be taken will depend on the student's Primary Major enrolment. Select from the following.
For Primary Major in Social and Developmental Psychology
BSC302 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal
BAR300 Advanced Research in the Arts - 3 points
IND301 Indonesian 6 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
IND302 Indonesian 7 - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
The following unit is no longer available - contact the Academic Chair for advice:
IND371 Media, Culture and Politics in Indonesia - 3 points
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
General Electives - 9 credit points
Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites. Students are advised to consider using General Elective points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Any recommended double majors and minors will be included in the major's description.
Students with advanced language skills may be eligible to enrol in a Semester in Indonesia. They should seek advice from the Academic Chair and Indonesian Language Coordinator before enrolling in:
IND243 Semester in Indonesia 1 - 12 points
Not available this year
OR
IND443 Semester in Indonesia 3 - 12 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
Go to the Tuition Fee Calculator for this course for the following Student Types:
Domestic - Undergraduate - Commonwealth supported - commenced 2010 or later
Domestic - Undergraduate - Full fee paying - commenced any year
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2014
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2015 to 2017
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2018 or later
No course plans are available for this course in 2020.
To check other years, go to the Course Plans site.