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
INDN3002 is an advanced level course taught in Indonesian which aims to extend comprehension and competence in both formal and informal registers. The course focuses on practical tasks in Indonesian in a variety of genres and draws on a range of authentic texts from print, visual and electronic media. Each task builds practical skills at the advanced level in Indonesian, and requires students to undertake individual projects.
Indonesian Contemporary Culture is a one semester advanced level course offered in the School of Languages and Cultures. This course seeks to develop your competencies in reading, writing, listening to and speaking Indonesian at an advanced level and to enhance your knowledge about Indonesian culture and society.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students should have completed at least two years of Indonesian language study at tertiary level or equivalent. Any new students who have studied Indonesian formally at tertiary level, lived in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore, or who are background or native speakers of Indonesian or Malay must contact the Indonesian Discipline Coordinator to discuss the most appropriate course for entry to the Indonesian program.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
INDN2001
Course staff
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
Through the study of authentic Indonesian materials from Indonesian electronic and print media, this course aims to develop students' knowledge of the relationships between contemporary political, ethnic, economic, and religious life. By the end of the semester, students can expect to be able to communicate in a way that demonstrates nuanced knowledge of the relationship between political, ethnic, religious and economic life in Indonesia and how this relates to contemporary issues facing Indonesia and Indonesians. Much of what we will do will be transferable to other contexts, including a specialist knowledge of the relationship between political, ethnic, religious and economic life, take responsibility for your own learning through activities, such as sourcing and evaluating information on important social/economic/political/religious/ethnic/environmentalﾠissuesﾠin order to create and present a clear, coherent and independent argument about the issue, what has been done so far to alleviate it, and what is yet to be done.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
recognise and identify the complexity of relationships between political, religious, ethnic, and economic life in contemporary Indonesia by reviewing authentic listening material, such as Indonesian documentaries, Indonesian films, and Indonesian social media.
LO2.
Synthesise, evaluate, and present on the complexity of relationships between political, religious, ethnic, and economic life in contemporary Indonesia in written and spoken forms within the topic areas covered in the course.
LO3.
demonstrate a critical and active approach towards your own learning of the Indonesian language and associated sociocultural aspects.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Theme 1: In-class comprehension and written exam (Islamic life and law)
|
50% |
11/09/2025
WEEK 7 This is an in-person reading comprehension and writing exam, held in class. |
| Performance |
Theme 2: Short story (In-class presentation)
|
10% |
30/10/2025
WEEK 13 This oral presentation will be held in class. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Theme 2: Short Story (Written Submission)
|
40% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13 |
Assessment details
Theme 1: In-class comprehension and written exam (Islamic life and law)
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
11/09/2025
WEEK 7
This is an in-person reading comprehension and writing exam, held in class.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
A 1.5 hr closed book, reading comprehension and written exam on Theme 1 (Islamic Life and Law), with an additional 10 minutes’ perusal time, held during class in WEEK 7. Part A is reading comprehension, with a list of questions to be answered in English about the text. Part B is a written task; the student must choose one (1) of the scenarios listed and write a minimum of 400 words in response in Indonesian. Each Part is worth 50% of the available marks for this exam.
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 |
| Materials | None. |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This is an in-person, in class exam.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
An application for a deferred exam must be approved.
Theme 2: Short story (In-class presentation)
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
30/10/2025
WEEK 13
This oral presentation will be held in class.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
An 8-10 minute presentation in Indonesian regarding the individual student's creative short story. Students may choose to perform the short story, or they may give a presentation in which they reflect on the themes raised within their short story. Or a combination of both. The presentations will be held during class on WEEK 13 (30 October), before the written short story is due that Friday (31 October).
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
This oral will be performed in class in Week 13.
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.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 calendar days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Theme 2: Short Story (Written Submission)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
A short story in Indonesian, of between 1500 and 1800 words, conforming to the genre and style of 'cerpen' (cerita pendek). The short story should be an original, creative piece of writing.
Submission guidelines
The short story (cerpen) is to be uploaded via TurnItIn (the link will be provided via the Blackboard course, under 'assessment').
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 calendar 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: No work of any acceptable quality has been submitted. The student has rarely participated in tutorial activities. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Some basic requirements met, but many unsatisfied. Assignments demonstrate lack of appropriate structure; summary rather than analysis. The student is unable to communicate effectively and has little or no comprehension of either spoken or written Indonesian. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at a very low level throughout the semester. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates some understanding of themes and content of the course with uncritical repetition of material from classes. Assignments show lack of coherent structure; tendency to summarise rather than analyse. Written responses demonstrate poor comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian. The student's vocabulary is narrow and grammatical and syntactical errors are frequent. The student's participation in tutorial activities has been at a low level throughout the semester. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates basic understanding of the core themes and content of the course; lacks consistent evidence of critical reflection. Assignments show structural difficulties or inconsistencies. 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 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 a satisfactory level throughout the semester. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates good understanding of key critical ideas and themes. Assignment questions are clearly articulated; and arguments reasonably well structured. The student demonstrates good comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian. The student incorporates a variety of new vocabulary and structures into their use of Indonesian, 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 good level throughout the semester. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates very good awareness and understanding of the themes and content of the course. Assignments show a high level of critical analysis and informed commentary. The student demonstrates full comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian. The student incorporates a large variety of new vocabulary and structures 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: Demonstrates excellent understanding of and reflection upon the theme and content of the course; arguments exceptionally well structured. The student demonstrates excellent comprehension of both spoken and written Indonesian. The student responds with oral fluency and accuracy to questions and remarks. The student successfully incorporates a large variety of new vocabulary and structures 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.
This course is a partial supplementary-exempt 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
No required learning resources. Materials will be made available on Blackboard.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 7 |
Tutorial |
Theme 1: Islamic Life and Law in Indonesia Theme 1 explores Islamic life and law in contemporary Indonesia. Through a range of reading, writing, listening and speaking activities, students will examine topics including the place of Islam in a pluralistic Indonesia, concepts of Sharia law, major Islamic social organisations in Indonesia, the rise of Islamist devotionalism and expressions of piety in the 21st century, gender roles within Indonesian Islam, and contentious issues arising from 'perda syariah' (Islamic bylaws) across several regions of Indonesia. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Theme 2: Short stories (cerpen) Theme 2 explores the short story (cerpen pendek, or 'cerpen') literary genre in Indonesia. Through a range of reading, writing, listening and speaking activities, students will explore topics including the development of this genre in Indonesia, examine the stylistic aspects of this genre in Indonesian, undertake a close reading of a selection of cerpen, and produce, perform and reflect critically on their own cerpen. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Additional learning activity information
There are three hours of classes per week all conducted in tutorial style. You should attend all scheduled classes for this course - if you have extenuating circumstances (illness, carer responsibilities, etc.) which may interfere with your attendance, please see the Course Coordinator. There are no formal lectures. Classroom activities stress active practice of spoken Indonesian used in conversational situations, reading and also writing. Most of the class time will require you to interact with other learners.
It is important that you attend classes regularly and participate actively. Learning a language is a skill and, like learning a musical instrument or a new sport, it requires regular practice. In addition to class contact hours, you will need to spend at least another five hours each week, seeking out opportunities to practice your Indonesian with native speakers, familiarising yourself with new vocabulary and revising previous lesson material.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.