110-071 Indonesian Media B

In this subject students continue to develop language skills necessary to understanding authentic Indonesian language transmitted through a variety of popular and non-print media, eg. radio, television, film and the internet. Topics will cover a variety of current affairs in Indonesia, including gender and ethnic issues. Information accessed through these media will form the basis for critical discussion in Indonesian. Students will also produce a media project in Indonesian.

• 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 reccommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

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

Three oral tasks comprising two group and an individual 60% (students are to sign up for different weeks at the start of semester), one listening and comprehension tests 20% (due late semester), and continuous class participation 20%. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes.

Materials supplied by the Institute.