LANG 3044 Indonesian 306: Indonesian Literature

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102332

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Description This is an advanced (Level 3) subject in the Indonesian Specialisation, which should ideally be undertaken after Indonesian 301 and Indonesian 302. The subject introduces students to Indonesian literature through a historical review and reading and analysis of samples of literary works. Students will analyse and discuss the stylistic features of the works studied as well as the social and cultural aspects reflected in them.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Southeast Asian Languages

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Assumed Knowledge

Indonesian 301 or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate general knowledge of Indonesian literature
  2. Analyse and discuss Indonesian literature in both writing and speaking
  3. Identify, analyse and use Indonesian written resources for a small research project or report.

Subject Content

- history of Indonesian literature
- key Indonesian authors
- Indonesian short stories
- Indonesian novels
- Indonesian literature and Indonesian society
- literary norms and stylistic features

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