Islam, Society and the State in Contemporary Indonesia
Undergraduate
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 June 2024
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Islam, Society and the State in Contemporary Indonesia
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- identify and critically evaluate debates relating to Islamic issues in the context of Indonesian social, historical and political milieu;
- through critical analysis, demonstrate advanced understanding of a range of major issues pertaining to Islam in Indonesia;
- demonstrate independent research skills, advanced conceptual skills, critical thinking and an advanced understanding of Islam and local culture in different regions of the archipelago, and of Indonesian diversity; and
- apply an advanced knowledge of Indonesian language and culture to a critical reading of Indonesian texts on Islam-state relationship.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This is an advanced unit in Indonesian. You will examine a range of major issues in the intricate relationship between Islam, society and the state in contemporary Indonesia.
In this subject you will read a variety of complex Indonesian language texts and learn how to write your own Indonesian texts at an advanced level.
The major issues you will cover in the texts include: Islam and Indonesian history; the role of Islam in the state; liberal Islam vs fundamentalist Islam; 'radical Islam' vs 'moderate Islam'; jihad and terrorism; 'cultural Islam'; and Islam and local culture, all of which are crucial to understand contemporary Indonesia.
Enhance your career options by extending your understanding of the history and culture of one of the region’s most rapidly developing economies.
Assessment 1: Minor Essay. 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 2: Major Essay. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 3: Online Quiz 1. 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 4: Online Quiz 2. 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 5: Online Quiz 3. 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 6: Online Participation. 800 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 4.- Assessment 1: Minor Essay (30%)
- Assessment 2: Major Essay (45%)
- Online Quiz 1 (5%)
- Online Quiz 3 (5%)
- Online Quiz 2 (5%)
- Contribution to online discussion (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2024 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
First language (Indonesian) speakers may not enrol in Indonesian language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-MDL-DIP