Indonesian Off-campus Language Learning
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Introduction
Off-campus language learning is about being able to study the language and culture of Indonesia when and where it best suits you. It requires personal discipline and a regular routine but providing you make the connections with your fellow students, your tutor and the Indonesian community around you there is no reason for not making equal progress with those studying on-campus.
Indonesian is currently the only off-campus language and culture program at Monash University. It can be taken from anywhere in Australia or overseas and can be combined with in-country study to provide a unique learning experience. Indonesian off-campus units can be taken as an elective, as a major in a Bachelor of Arts, as a Diploma of Languages or as a Graduate Diploma of Languages providing you already have an undergraduate degree.
Who studies off-campus?
Off-campus learning has been developed for people who are interested in developing their skills in language and cross cultural communication but are unable to attend the standard pattern of on-campus lectures and tutorials. It allows you to incorporate study into your weekly work or study pattern while still receiving face-to-face support via weekend
workshops, consultations with your tutor, and in-country study. Examples of past student groups include:
- Australians and other nationals working in Indonesia, Singapore and other neighbouring countries who wish to start a degree or to simply add a language to their current qualifications
- School teachers who are looking to increase their choice in employment
- Students studying in other schools or faculties at Monash where timetable clashes prohibit regular on-campus attendance
- Students studying at other universities and who elect to study Indonesian off-campus at Monash as a cross institutional unit because it is not offered in their home institution.
How will my study be supported?
Off-campus learning is not a do-it-yourself language program. While at Monash you will have access to on-line facilities such as Monash’s extensive library collection either through the post, on-campus visits or via the growing collection of fully digitized journals and books.
Most importantly you will have access to a tutor which you can visit on-campus or contact via phone, chat-line, or email. Each unit includes the following:
- Print materials such as readers, course outlines and study guides
- Interactive CD-ROM with either audio, video or both
- On-line materials and services through a unit specific website.
- One weekend language workshop per semester
Furthermore, you will receive invitations to cultural events and if you live in Victoria be able to participate in our exchange program with Indonesian students studying on the various Monash campuses. Where possible we will also assist students interstate and overseas to find Indonesian peer tutors.
Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta
where our in-country programs are held
All off-campus students are illegible to apply for study grants from Monash International for in-country study to assist with fees, travel and accommodation. Information on our in-country program can be found at: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/indonesian/incountry/
How do I apply?
Applications should be made in December of each year for commencement in March though post-beginners and above may apply for our mid-year intake for commencement in July. Full fee and commonwealth supported places are available for off-campus learning as per on-campus learning.
To find out how to apply and the costs involved go directly to the Monash University Off-campus web page: http://www.monash.edu.au/offcampus/.
You will also be able to download an application form from the site or request one be sent to you.
You will be placed according to your previous background in Indonesian or Malay after your application has been successful, however, as a guide for making your application you may use the following entry points:
Further Information and Enquiries
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Phone: +61 3 990 52223 or +61 3 990 52281
Fax: +61 3 990 55437
Email: LCL.Enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au