Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA1035: Elementary Indonesian 2

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Module Aims

This module aims to:

  1. develop further communicative skills in Indonesian at the introductory level; and
  2. enable you to understand Indonesian cultures and societies.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.

On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. communicate competently in basic Indonesian in various daily situations;
2. understand the function of basic structures of the Indonesian language;
3. write Indonesian sentences using proper grammar in paragraph(s);
Discipline-Specific Skills4. identify and describe linguistic structures and apply them into conversation and writing;
5. demonstrate knowledge of some aspects of the cultures and societies, especially Muslim society, that use the Indonesian language and ability to express it in communication;
Personal and Key Skills6. demonstrate confidence in speaking, listening and writing in a foreign language;
7. express intercultural competence;
8. study independently by using provided materials including online resources.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Week 1 Introduction to Indonesian society, especially different groups of Muslim society

Week 2 Grammar: basic and derivative verb

Week 3-4 Listening and speaking on shopping, important words and practice

Week 5 Grammar: basic prefix system

Week 6 Mid-term exam

Week 7-8 Listening and speaking on holiday, important words, and practice

Week 9-10 Grammar: preposition and conjunction; clauses

Week 11 Review

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
331170

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2211 x 2 hours - Lectures and Practical classes
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 1111 x 1 hour - Group practical – supervised practiced sessions
Guided independent study 72Listening practices
Guided independent study 45Paper based practises and web-based research

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).