110-075 Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues

Formerly available as 150-231/331. Students who have completed 150-231 or 150-331 and 110-078 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Completion of any two first-year arts subjects or permission of the head of the program. This subject does not pre-suppose knowledge of Indonesian.

This subject is a multidisciplinary introduction to the key concepts in social sciences and cultural studies and their uses in study of modern Indonesia, covering the historical, political, cultural, social, and language factors that have helped shape the nation of Indonesia. The subject should prepare the students for research in the field of Indonesian studies.

• acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;

• acquire critical thinking and analysis skills through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining strength of an argument;

• acquire research skills through competent use of the library, and other information sources and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research;

• be able to think in theoretical terms through lectures, tutorial discussions, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanites and social sciences.

Two short essays of 750 words each, 20% each (due a week after class seminar presentation for individual students), a long essay of 2500 words 40% (due at the end of semester) and continuous tutorial participation 20%. A hurdle requirement of attendance of a minimum six tutorial sessions required.

Materials supplied by the Institute.