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INMS1101: Indonesian 1A

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Indonesian 1A is designed to give beginning students a solid basis from which to continue Indonesian Studies at higher levels. It combines 3 hours per week of intensive Indonesian language instruction and private language study with a series of English-language lectures that introduces students to Indonesian culture and society.

Unit details and rules

Unit code INMS1101
Academic unit Indonesian Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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INMS1301 or INMS1302 or HSC Indonesian Beginners with a mark of 75 or greater or HSC Indonesian Continuers or Indonesian Background Speakers or HSC Indonesian Extension or Native or near native speakers of Malay
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Dwi Noverini Djenar, novi.djenar@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Weekly task 1
Online submission
2% Week 02 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 2
Online submission
2% Week 03 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 3
Online submission
2% Week 04 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 4
Online submission
2% Week 05 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 5
Online submission
2% Week 06 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test In-class test 1
Written test of one-hour duration (online)
15% Week 07 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Small test group assignment Oral test 1
5-minute oral presentation
15% Week 07 750 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3 LO2
Assignment Weekly task 6
Online submission
2% Week 08 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 7
Online submission
2% Week 09 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 8
Online submission
2% Week 10 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Research assignment
Essay in Indonesian (600 words) and English (400 words)
20% Week 10 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment Weekly task 9
Online submission
2% Week 11 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Weekly task 10
Online submission
2% Week 12 50 words in Indonesian
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test In-class test 2
Written test of one hour duration (online)
15% Week 13 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Small test Oral test 2
5-minute oral presentation
15% Week 13 750 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3 LO2
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Around the archipelago; Grammar: Pronunciation & spelling Lecture (2 hr) LO1
Introducing self, spelling Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 02 Indonesia and the world; Grammar: Noun phrases, simple verbs Lecture (2 hr) LO1
Pronunciation, introducing self and friend, spelling, noun phrases Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 03 Indonesia's ethnic diversity; Grammar: Review of word order & noun phrases; introducing the prefix ber- Lecture (2 hr) LO1
Question words apa, di mana, dari mana Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 04 Social relations and hierarchy; Grammar: Saying 'I' and 'you' and referring to the third person Lecture (2 hr) LO1
Saying 'I' and 'you' and referring to the third person; family tree Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 05 Religion and ritual; Grammar: Asking 'when?', introducing the prefix meN- Lecture (2 hr) LO1
Days of the week, telling the time Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 06 Food and social life; Grammar: Review of ber- & meN-; introducing the prefix ter- Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Talking about food & festivities; holiday greetings Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 07 Written test on module 1 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Oral test on module 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 08 Overview of Indonesian education system; Grammar: Negation tidak & bukan Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Describing subjects/teachers. Review of question words & temporal markers sudah, belum masih, sedang Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 09 Challenges in teaching and learning; Grammar: Directions, review ber- & meN-; introducing meN-kan Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Describing location and objects; meN- & meN-kan Tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 10 Higher education; Grammar: review meN-kan Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Describing activities as university student; meN-kan Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 11 Life on-and off-campus; Grammar: Introducing Passive Type 1 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Writing an email to a friend; Passive Type 1 exercises Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 12 Study in Indonesia as a foreign student; Grammar: Introducing Passive Type 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Living in Indonesia as a foreign student; Passive Type 2 exercises Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 13 Written test on modules 1 & 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Oral test on module 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: students are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board which will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold. Please consult the unit coordinator if you have questions.
  • Lecture Recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on Canvas. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Recommended dictionaries:

Echols, John & Shadily, Hassan. 2000. Kamus Inggris – Indonesia: An English – Indonesian Dictionary. Jakarta: Penerbit Gramedia.

Stevens, Alan M. 2004. A Comprehensive Indonesian  – English Dictionary. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in Indonesian using simple structures and vocabulary for purposes of everyday interaction
  • LO2. apply critical thinking skills and preliminary knowledge about Indonesian society to formulate and defend arguments in Indonesian, using simple structures and vocabulary
  • LO3. demonstrate the ability to locate primary and secondary sources on contemporary Indonesia and evaluate them in writing and discussions using simple Indonesian
  • LO4. apply knowledge of basic principles in academic fieldwork, preliminary Indonesian language skills and knowledge of Indonesian society to conduct a small-scale research on an Indonesia-related topic
  • LO5. develop the skills to work in a collaborative setting and provide as well as invite constructive feedback to produce high quality results.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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