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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. Indonesian Studies enables you to explore the fascinating linguistic and cultural heritage of one of Australia's closest neighbours, and equip you with appropriate knowledge and skills for communicating in standard Indonesian/Malay as well as for critical reading of sources in the language. … For more content click the Read More button below. At UNSW, Indonesian Studies combines the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. You will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths, from business, trade and commerce to diplomacy, tourism, interpreting and translating, and the media.

Learning Outcomes

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Articulate Indonesian Studies theories and practices.
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Articulate a general understanding of Indonesian society and culture.
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Undertake independent scholarly enquiry and analysis about Indonesian society and culture.
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Communicate in Indonesian with a level of competency equivalent to a “basic user” as articulated in the common European framework.
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Employ Indonesian Studies knowledge to engage with problems in professional practice, civil life and/or scholarship.
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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
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Communicate complex ideas using a variety of suitable media.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction to acquire knowledge and skills.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts

Specialisation Structure

You must complete 36 UOC.

Arts/Education (Secondary) Students

Language courses via cross-institutional study

Prescribed Electives

Cross-Institutional Arrangement with University of Sydney

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Additional Information

Placement Information

Placement into junior level (INMS1xxx) or senior level (INMS2xxx) courses at the University of Sydney depends on your prior knowledge of the language. Please consult the University of Sydney Handbook under the Subject Areas tab for more information.

If you are admitted in your first year of study to INMS2601 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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