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UNE unit code: INDN331

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  • Trimester 2 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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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 2Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
INDN202 at Credit-level or higher
Restrictions
INDN431 or INDN531
Combined units

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)

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Jane AhlstrandLecturer, Indonesian Studies - Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. identify and critically evaluate debates relating to Islamic issues in the context of Indonesian social, historical and political milieu;
  2. through critical analysis, demonstrate advanced understanding of a range of major issues pertaining to Islam in Indonesia;
  3. 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
  4. 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.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Major EssayYes45%All offerings

No. Words: 2000

Minor EssayYes30%All offerings

No. Words: 1000

Online ParticipationNo10%All offerings

Contribution to online discussion

No. Words: 800

Online Quiz 1No5%All offerings

No. Words: 500 (equivalent)

Online Quiz 2No5%All offerings

No. Words: 500 (equivalent)

Online Quiz 3No5%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

Note: An eBook version is available through the Dixson Library. Course materials will be available on the Moodle site.

Text refers to: All offerings

See Note

Note: Kamus Inggris Indonesia: An Indonesian-English Dictionary. Available on eReserve from Dixson Library, UNE.

Text refers to: All offerings

See Note

Note: Kamus Inggris Indonesia: An English-Indonesian Dictionary. Available on eReserve from Dixson Library, UNE.

Text refers to: All offerings

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