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Prospective students based in Launceston; Burnie or other parts of Tasmania and Australia; will need to enrol as Online.
The prerequisite is not applicable to background speakers of Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia. These background speakers (such as students from Malaysia; Malay students from Singapore; students from East Timor with good Indonesian skills) should 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 intermediate Indonesian unit builds on HMN207. It is suitable for students who have some significant prior Indonesian language learning. Through more advanced reading, you will be introduced to more complex content. You will be provided with skills that enable you to provide advice as well as to discuss more complex situation, such as illness, personal and business issues.
Summary
| Unit name | Indonesian 2B |
| Unit code | HMN208 |
| 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 | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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- Key:
On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss general topics (shopping, conduct business, illness and personal problems) using the Indonesian language
- Respond to spoken and written Indonesian, using an active vocabulary of 1600
- Apply cross-cultural awareness to written and verbal communication when responding to assigned conversational topics
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 091513 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $2,562.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
HMN207Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off-campus: The workshops are four hours weekly. Please refer to the timetable. If on-campus option is available for a particular year, the delivery will be concurrent with the off-campus workshop. |
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| Assessment | Sample Tasks - Hurdle Requirement|Listening and Writing Test A (LWT-A) (20%)|Speaking Practices (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.
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