INDO2004 Indonesian for Special Purposes

This topic will be taught as an independent study through consultation with the topic convener in order to cater to a particular student or group of students. The topic will enable students to investigate a particular issue, aspect or interest related to contemporary Indonesia. Students will develop high-level language and intercultural capabilities, as well as research and analytical skills.

This topic aims to:

• Develop students' communication skills to interact with a high level of written and oral Indonesian
• Enable students to investigate a particular issue, aspect, or interest related to contemporary Indonesia through using authentic Indonesian language resources
• Promote an intercultural language perspective on interacting in Indonesian, including reflecting on their own language use
• Develop students' skills in critical thinking, analysis and reporting through sourcing, analysing and synthesising materials including relevant readings

1. Interact with others using high-level written and oral Indonesian
2. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of a particular issue, aspect or interest related to contemporary Indonesia
3. Critically select, analyse and synthesise authentic resources in Indonesian
4. Demonstrate a critical intercultural perspective and understanding towards interaction with others