Admission requirements
Successful completion of Indonesian 3. Please, contact the Coordinator of Studies, if you are interested in taking this course, but do NOT fulfill the abovementioned requirement.
Description
Indonesian 4 is the fourth part of the intensive language course for beginners where students continue to learn Indonesian Grammar and vocabulary, as well as cultural knowledge that is necessary for effective Language Use in this language. Like Indonesian 1, Indonesian 2 and Indonesian 3, the course Indonesian 4 consists of three closely linked components: Grammar, Vocabulary and Language Use. The Grammar class focuses on acquiring knowledge of Indonesian grammar and the practical ability to apply this knowledge in oral and written discourse. The Vocabulary class is meant to enlarge the student’s lexical knowledge. The Language Use class is devoted to acquiring practical competence in Indonesian by means of exercises in conversation, individual oral presentation, comprehension of texts, and writing skills. Indonesian 4 is an integrated whole, both components of which mutually support each other. It is not possible to follow the Grammar, Vocabulary or Language Use classes separately.
Course objectives
Enhancing active and passive proficiency, with special attention to enlarging vocabulary and enhancing insight in different language uses. Because the new vocabulary is provided in context the student will gain a better insight in subtle semantic differences. Also the student will gain a better insight in how Indonesian is used in Indonesia. The level aimed at in the European Reference Frame is B2.
Timetable
The timetable is available on the website of the Timetable
Mode of instruction
Seminar (Three two hour seminars every week)
Attendance and participation are obligatory. Classes missed for a good reason (to the discretion of the conveners and to be discussed BEFORE the class takes place) will have to be made up with an extra assignment. Absence of more than 9 classes automatically implies exclusion from the term end exams. Being absent without notification can result in a lower grade or exclusion from the term end exams and a failing grade for the course.
Course Load
Total course load for the course: 280 hours. •Hours spent on attending lectures and seminars: 72 hours. •Approximate time for preparing for classes by studying the course materials and memorizing and revising the vocabulary: 130 hours •Approximate time for completing the homework: 75 hours •Examination: 3 hours
The course contains three sessions per week that are obligatory for BASSEAS students and advised for external students. In case of logistic clashes, external students should contact the coordinator in a timely manner. Missed classes will have to be made up with an extra assignment.
Assessment method
Assessment
The assessment of Indonesian 4 consists of the following elements:
Marks for the weekly written homework for both the Grammar, Vocabulary and Language Use components
Two vocabulary tests
An oral examination at the end of the course
A written examination at the end of the course
Weighing
The assessment of Indonesian 4 consists of the following elements:
Marks for the weekly written homework for both the Grammar, Vocabulary and Language Use components (this counts for 40% of the overall mark). The homework must be submitted through Blackboard. Late submissions will not be assessed and receive a mark of “1”. Students must do the homework individually.
Two vocabulary tests (for a total of 20% of the overall mark). The first test is taken during the mid-term period; the second test at the end of the course.
An oral examination at the end of the course (20% of the overall mark).
A written examination at the end of the course (20% of the overall mark).
To pass the course, students must have contributed actively to at least 75% of class meetings and receive an overall mark for the course of 5.50 (=6) or higher.
Resit
A resit exam is possible only for the written examination at the end of the course (20%).
The course is an integrated whole. All categories must be completed in the same academic year. No partial marks can be carried over into following years.
Exam review
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Blackboard
Blackboard is used for:
Announcements
course materials
making available of homework and assignments
submission of homework and assignments by students
Blackboard serves as the primary means of communication about the course between instructors and students outside class meeting. Registration for the course on Blackboard is essential.
Reading list
Sneddon, James Neil, K. Alexander Adelaar, Michael C. Ewing & Dwi Noverini Djenar. 2010. Indonesian: A Comprehensive Grammar, London [etc.]: Routledge.
Other materials taken from newspapers, the Internet, YouTube, etc. (provided by the lecturers)
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on the website
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable
Contact
Dhr Dr. A.T.P.G. van Engelenhoven
Dhr Dr. S. Suryadi
Remarks
None