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Department of Indonesian Studies
Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Indonesia
Indonesia is a complex and exciting country that is inextricably linked through geography and common regional interests with Australia.
We are the oldest university department in Australia to specialise in the study of Indonesian language and society. Drawing on our extensive links in Indonesia and with the Indonesian community in Australia, we offer a highly integrated and contemporary program covering Indonesian history, politics, geography, anthropology and culture.
Our study offering
Undergraduate
- Indonesian Studies (Introductory)*
- Indonesian Studies (Intermediate)*
- Indonesian Studies (Advanced)*
- Indonesian Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)
- Diploma of Language Studies
*Available as a major and minor within the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Visual Arts, as well as all combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees.
Research
Our research
Our strengths in research cover the following areas:
- Civil society organisations
- Contemporary culture
- History
- Labour studies
- Linguistics
- Literary and cultural studies
- Politics
- Social changes
Learn more: Languages and cultures research
Our people
- Associate Professor Dwi Noverini Djenar
- Professor Michele Ford
- Dr Thomas Power
- Professor Adrian Vickers
- Undergraduate and exchange enquiries: novi.djenar@sydney.edu.au
- Honours and postgraduate research: t.power@sydney.edu.au
- Dr Keith Foulcher
- Dr Elisabeth Kramer
- Emeritus Professor Peter Worsley
Events
See our school's calendar for a full listing of upcoming events.
NOTE: Some of our events are transitioning to online delivery and will be advertised accordingly. Let us know what event you're interested in via our online form, and we'll update you as the situation changes. Learn more about the University’s COVID-19 advice.
Department Chair
Associate Professor Dwi Noverini Djenar
Visit Associate Professor Djenar's academic profile
Contact
Address
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School of Languages and Cultures, Room 506, Brennan MacCallum Building A18, The University of Sydney NSW 2006
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