Unit Outline
HMN207
Indonesian 2A
Semester 1, 2024
Taufiq Tanasaldy
School of Humanities
College of Arts, Law and Education
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

Unit Coordinator
Taufiq Tanasaldy
Email: Taufiq.Tanasaldy@utas.edu.au
 

What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
This is an intermediate Indonesian unit and is suitable for students who have some significant prior Indonesian language learning. The main aim is to provide you with the vocabulary, sentence shells and cultural skills that will enable you to communicate about education and work; to communicate descriptively about the history and characteristics of places; as well as skills to express a variety of opinions about them. You will learn basic skills in debating, interviewing and public speaking.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Converse about general topics (career, education, and travelling in Indonesia) using the Indonesian language.
2.
Respond to spoken and written Indonesian, using an active vocabulary of 1200.
3.
Apply cross-cultural awareness to written and verbal communication when responding to assigned conversational topics.
Requisites
REQUISITE TYPE
REQUISITES
Pre-requisite
HMN102
Alterations as a result of student feedback
No alterations.
 
 

Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
Online
Workshop (Online)
Learning and practising the language lessons
2
2 times per week
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 

How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Sample Tasks - Hurdle Requirement
See the MyLO site for the due date
0 %
 
Assessment Task 2:
LWT-A
Week 6
20 %
LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:
Listening Writing Test B (LWT-B)
Week 12
40 %
LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:
Speaking/Interview Test (SIT)
Week 13
20 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:
Speaking Practices (SPP)
Refer to Assessment Description
20 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: Sample Tasks - Hurdle Requirement
Task Description:
The Sample Tasks are designed to help you familiarize yourself with the actual tasks. Please refer to the specific Speaking Practices, LWT, and SIT assessment tasks for detailed instructions.

You are allowed to attempt the Sample Tasks multiple times. These sample tasks will be accessible at least two weeks before the deadlines for the actual tasks.

You can attempt the Sample Tasks multiple times.

Task Length:
Varied.
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
0 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
 
Assessment Task 2: LWT-A
Task Description:
This is an invigilated open-book assessment task. You can consult the study materials and a dictionary, but be aware that you might not have enough time to complete the task if you constantly refer to those resources. It is essential to revise and study before taking the test. Using online resources, software, or third parties to capture, decipher, and/or translate the question, and crafting either partially or fully the answers/responses is considered a breach of academic integrity. The types of questions will vary and will assess your listening and writing skills on relevant studied lessons. Sample LWT-A Test will provide an accurate structure and type of questions. This task is taken online. Connection to Zoom and a webcam is mandatory for this task. Zoom video will need to be enabled, and your student ID must be presented at the start of the test. A proper headset with a microphone is required for this test. This task needs to be taken during the timetable class time. Please make arrangements to ensure you are available to take the test during the scheduled time. Refer to the Assessment/Unit Schedule and note down the times, as individual requests to reschedule might not be possible - please refer to the extension policy.

Task Length:
30 minutes. A grace period of extra five (5) minutes is provided to students with relevant LAPs.
Due Date:
Week 6
Weight:
20 %
 
 

CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Vocabulary
LO1, LO2
2
Sentence structure
LO1, LO2
3
Comprehension
LO1, LO2
 
Assessment Task 3: Listening Writing Test B (LWT-B)
Task Description:
This is an invigilated open-book assessment task. You can consult the study materials and a dictionary, but be aware that you might not have enough time to complete the task if you constantly refer to those resources. It is essential to revise and study before taking the test. Using online resources, software, or third parties to capture, decipher, and/or translate the question, and crafting either partially or fully the answers/responses is considered a breach of academic integrity. The types of questions will vary and will assess your listening and writing skills on relevant studied lessons. Sample LWT-B Test will provide an accurate structure and type of questions. This task is taken online. Connection to Zoom and a webcam is mandatory for this task. Zoom video will need to be enabled, and your student ID must be presented at the start of the test. A proper headset with a microphone is required for this test. This task needs to be taken during the timetable class time. Please make arrangements to ensure you are available to take the test during the scheduled time. Refer to the Assessment/Unit Schedule and note down the times, as individual requests to reschedule might not be possible - please refer to the extension policy.

Task Length:
50 minutes. A grace period of extra five (5) minutes is provided to students with relevant LAPs.
Due Date:
Week 12
Weight:
40 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Vocabulary
LO1, LO2
2
Sentence structure
LO1, LO2
3
Comprehension
LO1, LO2
 
Assessment Task 4: Speaking/Interview Test (SIT)
Task Description:
This is an invigilated open-book assessment task. You can consult the study materials and a dictionary, but be aware that you might not have enough time to complete the task if you constantly refer to those resources. It is essential to revise and study before taking the test. Using online resources, software, or third parties to capture, decipher, and/or translate the question, and crafting either partially or fully the answers/responses is considered a breach of academic integrity. The types of questions will vary and will assess your listening and speaking skills on relevant studied lessons. Sample SIT Test will provide an accurate structure and type of questions.
This task is taken online. Connection to Zoom and a webcam is mandatory for this task. Zoom video will need to be enabled, and your student ID must be presented at the start of the test. A proper headset with a microphone is required for this test. This task needs to be taken during the timetable class time. Please make arrangements to ensure you are available to take the test during the scheduled time. Refer to the Assessment/Unit Schedule and note down the times, as individual requests to reschedule might not be possible - please refer to the extension policy.

Task Length:
20 minutes. A grace period of extra five (5) minutes is provided to students with relevant LAPs.
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
20 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Word order, word choices and sentence structure
LO1
2
Pronunciation and fluency
LO2
3
Comprehension
LO3
 
Assessment Task 5: Speaking Practices (SPP)
Task Description:
These tasks encourage you to practice your oral skills. There are two SPPs worth 10% each.
SPP1 is due Week 3, SPP2 is due Week 9.

You will produce a video note when addressing a specific topic. Please visit Communication > Discussions Tab in MyLO to find out more about how to produce a video note.

Task Length:
SPP1, recording of 3-4 minutes SPP2, recording of 4-5 minutes
 

Due Date:
Refer to Assessment Description
Weight:
20 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Preparation, participation and duration
LO1, LO2, LO3
2
Word choices, word order and sentence structure, content and pronunciation
LO1, LO2, LO3
 
 
 

How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.
 
 
 

Required Resources
Required reading materials
The main teaching material, "The Indonesian Way," and other related materials are available online through the MyLO site for this unit. These materials have been enriched with audio-visual elements and interactive exercises. Any additional essential information will be provided in the Announcement section of MyLO.
The primary content of classes is derived from the main teaching resources mentioned above. The proceedings and interactions of classes will be recorded, and students who have missed the classes are encouraged to review the content regularly.
 
 
Recommended reading materials
The following materials will be useful for developing your knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit. If you wish to continue your Indonesian study, it is encouraged to own a copy of the recommended resources.
  1. Understanding Indonesian Grammar by James Neil Sneddon:
    • Available as an ebook through the library.
  2. Indonesian-English Dictionaries:
    • For entry-level students: An Indonesian-English Dictionary and An English-Indonesian Dictionary, both by John Echols & Hassan Shaddily.
    • For more advanced students: A Comprehensive Indonesian-English Dictionary by Allan M. Stevens & A. Ed. Schmidgall-Tellings.
Online Resources:
  1. Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) Online:
    • This is the most comprehensive online Indonesian-Indonesian dictionary based on Indonesia’s semi-official Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) published by the nation’s Pusat Bahasa (Language Centre). It is also available as an app. Another excellent dictionary app is U-Dictionary.
  2. Resourceful Indonesian:
  3. Mivo:
    • This site provides access to almost all Indonesian television channels. Registration is free of charge.
 
Other required resources