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IAS336 - Major Issues in Contemporary Indonesia

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Science

INI320

Unit Description

This unit focuses on the major issues confronting contemporary Indonesian society. Students will gain an insight into the historical, socio-cultural, economic and political factors that influence the lives of the country's inhabitants. Issues of power and form of government, globalisation, the environment, security and terror are examined to provide a comprehensive grounding in the major issues faced by this country.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Evaluate major contemporary issues facing Indonesia and the factors which have led to their development.
2.	Research, critically analyse and evaluate academic sources and scholarly approaches to the study of contemporary Indonesia.
3.	Construct arguments about contemporary Indonesia based on the relevant scholarly theories and evidence.
4.	Apply critical and analytical communication skills in the study of major issues in contemporary Indonesia.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Tutorial Presentation (10-15 minutes).	20%	1,2,4
2.	Reflective Essay (1,500 words).	30%	1,2,3,4
3.	Research Essay (3,000 words).	50%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2022	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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