Key facts
UNE unit code: INDN331
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This is an advanced unit in Indonesian. You will examine a range of major issues in the intricate relationship between Islam, society and the state in contemporary Indonesia.
In this unit you will read a variety of complex Indonesian language texts and learn how to write your own Indonesian texts at an advanced level.
The major issues you will cover in the texts include: Islam and Indonesian history; the role of Islam in the state; liberal Islam vs fundamentalist Islam; 'radical Islam' vs 'moderate Islam'; jihad and terrorism; 'cultural Islam'; and Islam and local culture, all of which are crucial to understand contemporary Indonesia.
Enhance your career options by extending your understanding of the history and culture of one of the region’s most rapidly developing economies.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
First language (Indonesian) speakers may not enrol in Indonesian language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and critically evaluate debates relating to Islamic issues in the context of Indonesian social, historical and political milieu;
- through critical analysis, demonstrate advanced understanding of a range of major issues pertaining to Islam in Indonesia;
- demonstrate independent research skills, advanced conceptual skills, critical thinking and an advanced understanding of Islam and local culture in different regions of the archipelago, and of Indonesian diversity; and
- apply an advanced knowledge of Indonesian language and culture to a critical reading of Indonesian texts on Islam-state relationship.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Major Essay | Yes | 45% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Minor Essay | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
Online Participation | No | 10% | All offerings | Contribution to online discussion No. Words: 800 |
Online Quiz 1 | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Online Quiz 2 | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Online Quiz 3 | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
The History of Indonesia
ISBN: 9780313331145
Drakeley, S., Greenwood Press 2005
Text refers to: All offerings
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
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