INDOSTUD06 Indonesian studies

Indonesian studies emphasises competence in intercultural communication, while adopting a cross-disciplinary approach. It focuses on the interaction of culture and language with particular reference to history, performing arts, journalism, literature and translation.

To ensure that you are placed in the most appropriate level according to your individual profile and the best outcome you can expect to achieve, all students, except beginners, are required to undertake placement testing prior to the start of their first semester of language study.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment
The Indonesian studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. You are not permitted to accelerate your enrolment without first consulting the program convenor, nor can you elect to take classes that are below their proficiency level. If you are wishing to enrol in a language unit higher than introductory you need to complete a language entry level test to determine the language level you should be enrolled in.

You must sequentially progress through the language unit levels eg. Introductory, Intermediate, Proficient and Advanced. You are not permitted to take classes that are below your tested language proficiency level.

Overseas study
You are encouraged to take language study overseas, and to have such units accredited towards your degree. Monash is a member of the ACICIS consortium, an organisation which facilitates diverse study courses – including language study – in Indonesia. Monash students may select ACICIS courses and apply for accreditation, to a maximum of 24 points over the course of the undergraduate degree. You may take advantage of financial grants to support your language study in Indonesia.

Teaching language requirements
If you are intending to teach Indonesian you will need to complete an extended major with an equivalent of three years post-VCE study.

Availability
Indonesian studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0501 Diploma of Languages at Clayton as a major.