Prospective students based in Launceston, Burnie or other parts of Tasmania and Australia, will need to enrol as Hobart off-campus. Background speakers of Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia will need to enrol in Advanced Indonesian (HMN313 or HMN314). In some cases, unit coordinator may approve these background speakers to enrol in Intermediate Indonesian (HMN207 or HMN208).
Introduction
This is an introductory unit for students with no prior knowledge of Indonesian. This unit will provide students with the skills to communicate and interact with Indonesian people on a range of topics, to find their way around in Indonesia, and to understand basic information written in Indonesian. It provides the foundation for an understanding of Indonesian culture and society norms, through situating the use of the Indonesian language in relevant social and cultural contexts. Learning the Indonesian language, even as a beginner, cannot be separated from learning the cultural significance in Indonesia of taboos, gestures, the concept of time, and etiquette, all of which are markedly different from Australian cultural norms.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Indonesian 1A |
| Unit code | HMN101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Languages |
| Coordinator | Doctor Taufiq Tanasaldy |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Construct phrases and sentences, making use of the basic elements of the Indonesian language including vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Respond to basic spoken and written Indonesian, using an active vocabulary of 350.
- Discuss examples of cross-cultural awareness for written and verbal communication in the Indonesian language.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 2 hours workshop per week On-campus and off-campus students attend the same workshop synchronously (concurrently).
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| Assessment | Sample Tasks - Hurdle Requirement|Listening and Writing Tests A (LWT-A) (20%)|Speaking Practice (SPP) (20%)|Speaking/Interview Test (SIT) (20%)|Listening and Writing Test B (LWT-B) (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
The main teaching material, "The Indonesian Way," and other related materials are available online through the MyLO site for this unit. These materials have been enriched with audio-visual elements and interactive exercises. Any additional essential information will be provided in the Announcement section of MyLO. The primary content of classes is derived from the main teaching resources mentioned above. The proceedings and interactions of classes will be recorded, and students who have missed the classes are encouraged to review the content regularly. |
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| Recommended | The following materials will be useful for developing your knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit. If you wish to continue your Indonesian study, it is encouraged to own a copy of the recommended resources.
Online Resources:
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