Associate Professor Annie Pohlman
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
Continuation of INDN1000 Introductory Indonesian A. Consolidation of Indonesian language skills with an emphasis on communication in everyday situations.
Pre: INDN1000 Inc: Snr Indonesian
This course builds on the basic structures, sentence patterns and vocabulary introduced in Introductory Indonesian in first semester. It continues to focus on communicative competence in Indonesian, providing students with the knowledge of what to say or write in Indonesian, to whom, when, where and why.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students enrolling in Introductory Indonesian B should have completed one semester of tertiary level Indonesian study. Please note, no student who has completed Year 12 Indonesian or equivalent, or has lived in Indonesia for longer than three months is permitted to enrol in this first level course. Students of Indonesian or Malaysian background, must contact the Indonesian Coordinator before enrolling in this course. Students whose level of proficiency is found to be inappropriate for this introductory-level course may be required to transfer to a more advanced course at a level appropriate to their competence in Indonesian.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
INDN1000
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
INDN1200 or Queensland Year 12 Indonesian (or equivalent)
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Associate Professor Annie Pohlman
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice.
Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need
help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ
student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
Introductory Indonesian B aims to further your understanding, familiarity with, and ability to use basic Indonesian. By the end of the semester, you can expect to achieve basic survival proficiency in the Indonesian language, across the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Much of what we will do will be transferable to other contexts, including the ability to speak about diversity in Indonesia, and take responsibility for your own learning through activities such as researching and presenting a clear, coherent and independent exposition of your background in Indonesian in a culturally appropriate way.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
listen, read, speak and write in Indonesian for practical communicative purposes within the topic areas of the course and in order to research and present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of your background in a culturally appropriate way.
LO2.
evaluate and use with accuracy the basic grammatical structures of Indonesian including terms for "you" and "I" and whether they are appropriate to situation that you use them.
LO3.
recognise Indonesian customs, values, beliefs and ways of life.
LO4.
appraise how you learn Indonesian so that you can take a positive and active approach towards your learning of Indonesian and associated socio-cultural aspects.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
In-class Vocab Quizzes
|
25% |
WEEK 3 - 12/08/2025 WEEK 5 - 26/08/2025 WEEK 7 - 9/09/2025 WEEK 11 - 14/10/2025 WEEK 13 - 28/10/2025
These vocab quizzes will be held in person only, TUESDAY class in WEEKS 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13. |
| Examination |
Mid-Sem In-class Written Exam
|
35% |
23/09/2025
Tuesday WEEK 9 In class exam |
| Examination |
Mid-Semester in-class listening exam
|
15% |
7/10/2025
This examination will be conducted in class in WEEK 10. |
| Performance, Role play/ Simulation |
End-of-semester oral interview
|
25% |
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025
In WEEK 12, the lecturer will draw up a schedule for the individual oral interviews -- and send each student instructions on how to join the online interview. These interviews will be conducted during END OF SEMESTER EXAM PERIOD. |
Assessment details
In-class Vocab Quizzes
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
WEEK 3 - 12/08/2025
WEEK 5 - 26/08/2025
WEEK 7 - 9/09/2025
WEEK 11 - 14/10/2025
WEEK 13 - 28/10/2025
These vocab quizzes will be held in person only, TUESDAY class in WEEKS 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited, Secure.
Task description
A series of 5 vocab quizzes (worth 5% for each, total 25%), held approximately fortnightly during the semester during class time (in WEEKS 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13), testing familiarity and accuracy of grammatical and vocabulary points.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The quizzes are on paper only, administered in class.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Please apply for an extension, and then email the coordinator to arrange a time to sit the quiz as soon as possible after the due date.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Mid-Sem In-class Written Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
23/09/2025
Tuesday WEEK 9
In class exam
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
A 1.5 hour (90min) written examination, with 10 minutes perusal time, held in person, in class in WEEK 9. The exam tests familiarity with grammatical concepts and reading comprehension.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This exam is a paper-based written exam, administered in class on TUESDAY WEEK 9.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Mid-Semester in-class listening exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
7/10/2025
This examination will be conducted in class in WEEK 10.
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
A 1 hour (60-minute) listening examination, held in person, in class in Week 10. The examination tests Indonesian listening comprehension across four parts. The instructions for each part will be given in English.
AI and MT statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This examination will be conducted in class in WEEK 10.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End-of-semester oral interview
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Performance, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025
In WEEK 12, the lecturer will draw up a schedule for the individual oral interviews -- and send each student instructions on how to join the online interview.
These interviews will be conducted during END OF SEMESTER EXAM PERIOD.
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
A 10-12 minute individual oral interview in the form of a conversation with the lecturer - in response to stimuli covered throughout the semester. The oral interview will be held online during the examinations period. This is an un-prepared oral task which tests your ability to respond accurately, creatively and appropriately in an un-scripted situation.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The oral interviews will be conducted online, at a time during the examinations period to be scheduled by the lecturer with students.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Serious deficiencies in quality of performance in relation to learning objectives. The student makes little or no attempt to communicate. The student is unable to form either spoken or written sentences in Indonesian, but may be capable of single word utterances. Participation has not been satisfactory. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met. The student is unable to communicate effectively and has little or no comprehension of either spoken or written Indonesian. Pronunciation is poor and may be difficult to understand, with responses characterised by one-word answers. Vocabulary is extremely limited and errors of all kinds are frequent. Participation has not been satisfactory. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student's written responses demonstrate poor comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian. Pronunciation is poor and may be difficult to understand, with responses characterised by one-word answers. The student's vocabulary is narrow and grammatical and syntactical errors are frequent. Not all core materials have been mastered. Not all assessment items have been completed. Participation has not been satisfactory. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian in their written responses to vocabulary and structures introduced in the course, although details are sometimes missed and meaning may be affected. The student responds to questions and remarks with an adequate degree of oral fluency and accuracy. Pronunciation is comprehensible most of the time but errors and inconsistencies sometimes interfere with meaning and communication. The student attempts to incorporate a variety of new vocabulary and structures introduced in the course, although inaccuracies of structure and usage may be evident. The student demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the core materials in assessment tasks. The student has completed all assessment items within the required time. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at an acceptable level throughout the semester. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates good comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian in their written responses to vocabulary and structures introduced in the course. The student responds with oral fluency and accuracy to questions and remarks. Pronunciation is comprehensible but not always consistent. The student incorporates a variety of new vocabulary and structures introduced in the course, although occasional inaccuracies of structure are evident. The student has completed all assessment items within the required time. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at a consistently high level throughout the semester. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates full comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian in their written responses to vocabulary and structures introduced in the course. The student responds with oral fluency and accuracy to questions and remarks most of the time. Pronunciation is generally comprehensible and correct. The student incorporates a large variety of new vocabulary and structures introduced in the course into their use of Indonesian The student has completed all assessment items within the required time. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at a consistently high level throughout the semester. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates excellent comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian in their written responses to vocabulary and structures introduced in the course. The student responds with oral fluency and accuracy to questions and remarks. Pronunciation is consistently comprehensible and correct. The student successfully incorporates a large variety of new vocabulary and structures introduced in the course into their use of Indonesian, and also demonstrates a high level of initiative in going beyond course materials to seek additional vocabulary. The student has completed all assessment items within the required time. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at a consistently very high level throughout the semester. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
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Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Learning material is provided in the Blackboard site for this course.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 1: Individual, pair, and group work activities working on tasks, problem-solving, and reflection revolving around comparatives, classifiers and prefix se- and se-nya, making MeN- verbs. |
Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 2: Individual, pair and group work activities working on tasks, problem-solving, and reflection revolving around building and reinforcing abilities: Bacaan: Mengunjungi Taman Mini; more on making MeN- verbs; finding the base from MeN- verbs; introduction to yang; Revision on Mau ke mana? Naik apa? |
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 3: Vocab Quiz #1; revision of ‘subject-focus’ or ‘active’ sentences; transitive and intransitive verbs; more explanations of MeN-verbs; introduction to yang. |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 4: More practice with yang (including listening, speaking); MeN-Kan verbs. |
Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 5: Vocab Quiz #2; Men-I verbs, comparing Men-I and Men-kan verbs, parsing activity. |
Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 6: Some revision with Men-i verbs; auxiliaries, modals and adverbs, 1st, 2nd and 3rd person in Indonesian, revision of prepositions |
Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 7: Vocab Quiz #3; Passive Type 1 and Type 2; revision on how to locate things (listening task) |
Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 8: More passive type 1 and 2, parsing, listening activity (directions on a map) |
Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 9: Mid-Semester Written Exam (90mins + 10mins perusal time); then listening activities. |
Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 10: Mid-Semester listening exam (30mins); then imperatives – orders, requests and prohibitions; when and while (sementara, sambal, sedangkan). |
Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 11: Vocab Quiz #4; Pen-, Pen-an and Per-an noun forms; activities and hobbies, |
Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 12: Ke-an abstract nouns, verbs, adjectives; Jobs and workers; |
Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Tutorial |
Week 13: Vocab Quiz #5; Revisions (actives and passives); Ter- adjectives and verbs; interview practice and revision |
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