Indonesian
Units 1-2
The language to be studied and assessed is the modern standard version of Indonesian. VCE Indonesian Second Language focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Indonesian on a range of themes and topics. Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Indonesian in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language. Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities. Throughout the study students are given opportunities to make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity.
UNIT 1
In this unit students develop an understanding of the language and culture/s of Indonesian-speaking communities through the study of three or more topics from the prescribed themes set by VCAA. Each area of study in the unit must focus on a different subtopic. Students access and share useful information on the topics and subtopics through Indonesian and consolidate and extend vocabulary and grammar knowledge and language skills. They focus on analysing cultural products or practices including visual, spoken or written texts. Cultural products or practices can be drawn from a diverse range of texts, activities and creations. These may include the following: stories, poems, plays, novels, songs, films, photographs, artworks, architecture, technology, food, clothing, sports and festivals. Students apply acquired knowledge of Indonesian culture and language to new contexts. Students reflect on the interplay between language and culture, and its impact on the individual’s language use in specific contexts and for specific audiences
LEARNING ACTIVITIES Writing (reports, letters, charts, posters), responding to oral and visual texts, oral presentations (speeches, discussions, interviews, rehearsed and natural conversation, role plays), exploring and understanding culture, vocabulary development, grammar exercises and homework practice
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED Listening and responding, reading and responding, viewing and responding, speaking, writing and grammar. These skills must be practised regularly to meet the demands of increasing language competency
ASSESSED TASKS Informal conversation, listening and responding task, reading and responding task, written review or article, oral examination and an end of semester written examination.
UNIT 2
In this unit students develop an understanding of aspects of language and culture through the study of three or more topics from the prescribed themes set by VCAA. Each area of study must focus on a different subtopic. Students analyse visual, spoken and written texts. They access and share useful information on the topics and subtopics through Indonesian and consolidate and extend vocabulary, grammar knowledge and language skills. Cultural products or practices can be used to demonstrate how culture and perspectives may vary between communities. Students reflect on the interplay between language and culture, and its impact on meaning, understanding and the individual’s language use in specific contexts and for specific audiences.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES Writing (reports, letters, charts, posters), responding to oral and visual texts, oral presentations (speeches, discussions, interviews, rehearsed and natural conversation, role plays), exploring and understanding culture, vocabulary development, grammar exercises and homework practice tasks.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED Listening and responding, reading and responding, viewing and responding, speaking, writing and grammar. These skills must be practised regularly to meet the demands of increasing language competency.
ASSESSED TASKS Oral role-play or interview, listening and responding task, reading and responding task, journal entry, personal ac- count or short story, oral examination and an end of semester written examination.
Units 3-4
The study of Indonesian develops students’ ability to understand and use this language which is widely spoken in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and parts of Thailand and the Philippines. Indonesia is the fourth most populous nation in the world, hence making Indonesian as one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It provides students with a direct means of access to the rich and amazing culture of the many communities around the world for whom Indonesian is a major means of communication.
UNIT 3
In this unit students investigate the way Indonesian speakers interpret and express ideas, and negotiate and persuade in Indonesian through the study of three or more subtopics from the prescribed themes and topics. Each area of study must cover a different subtopic, though teachers may choose to teach more than one subtopic in an area of study. Students interpret information, inform others, and reflect upon and develop persuasive arguments. They access and share useful information on the subtopics through Indonesian, and consolidate and extend vocabulary and grammar knowledge and language skills. Students consider the influence of language and culture in shaping meaning and reflect on the practices, products and perspectives of the cultures of Indonesian-speaking communities. They reflect on how knowledge of Indonesian and Indonesian-speaking communities can be applied in a range of contexts and endeavours, such as further study, travel, business or community involvement
LEARNING ACTIVITIES Writing (reports, letters, charts, posters), responding to oral and visual texts, oral presentations (speeches, discussions, interviews, rehearsed and natural conversation, role plays), exploring and understanding culture, vocabulary development, grammar exercises and homework practice tasks.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED Listening and responding, reading and responding, viewing and responding, speaking, writing and grammar. These skills must be practised regularly to meet the demands of increasing language competency..
ASSESSED TASKS Essay: 250 word personal or imaginative written piece Interpret: Responses to specific questions or instructions using information extracted from written, spoken and viewed texts on the selected subtopic. Role-play: A three to four minute role-play focusing on the resolution of an issue.
UNIT 4
In this unit students investigate aspects of culture through the study of two or more subtopics from the prescribed themes and topics. Area of Study 1 and Area of Study 2 may focus on the same subtopic. Area of Study 3 should cover a different subtopic to the subtopic/s chosen for Areas of Study 1 and 2. Students build on their knowledge of Indonesian-speaking communities, considering cultural perspectives and language and explaining personal observations. Students consolidate and extend vocabulary, grammar knowledge and language skills to investigate the topics through Indonesian. Students identify and reflect on cultural products or practices that provide insights into Indonesian-speaking communities. Cultural products or practices can be drawn from a diverse range of texts, activities and creations. Students reflect on the ways culture, place and time influence values, attitudes and behaviours. They consider how knowledge of more than one culture can influence the ways individuals relate to each other and function in the world.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES Writing (reports, letters, charts, posters), responding to oral and visual texts, oral presentations (speeches, discussions, interviews, rehearsed and natural conversation, role plays), exploring and understanding culture, vocabulary development, grammar exercises and homework practice tasks.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED Listening and responding, reading and responding, viewing and responding, speaking, writing and grammar. These skills must be practised regularly to meet the demands of increasing language competency.
ASSESSED TASKS Reading and Responding: Analyse and use information from written texts, 250 words. Essay: A 300 word informative, persuasive or evaluative written response. Oral Interview: A three to four minute interview on an issue related to the texts studied. Students will also complete both an oral and written examination at the end of the year.