The course aims to develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on the introduction of new situations and syntax through collaborative learning and small group oral activities. Students learn about the daily life of their peers in Indonesia and thus are led to make comparisons with their own way of life. The learning process is stimulated by the regular use of songs, games and puzzles, slides, videos, guest speakers, food-tasting. In each year level all students studying Indonesian undertake at least one major common LOTE and IT task per semester. The focus is largely on creating tasks using generic software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Powerpoint, etc.
Students also use the Internet for communication, research, language and cultural projects.
Use is also made where appropriate of interactive CD-ROM software designed to drill, consolidate and extend particular language skills. Homework Homework is normally set after each lesson and is designed to consolidate spoken and written work introduced in class. Vocabulary study should be a regular part of Homework time. Texts Regular use is also made where appropriate of a wide range of other course materials, class sets, listening comprehension tasks, communicative games and activities, songs, videos which are stored in the Indonesian Department.