The text used is keyed to a set of tapes for use in the language lab and concentrates on practical knowledge of the language. Evaluation is based on classroom performance, homework assignments, tests, and a final project. Although increasing emphasis is given to the development of reading and writing skills, listening and speaking constitute an integral part of the course which is conducted entirely in Indonesian. Vocabulary building and instruction in matters of cross-cultural sensitivity are of great importance. The primary text used is keyed to a set of tapes for use in the language lab and concentrates on practical knowledge of the language.
Supplementary materials introduce the student to reading modern Indonesian literature.
Evaluation is based on classroom performance, homework assignments, tests, and a final project. The course work is designed to improve the students command of basic grammatical structures as well as to build advanced vocabulary. Sociocultural orientation will increase the students familiarity with the important sociolinguistics aspects of Indonesian language use and production. The texts used for the course stress active manipulation of a practical vocabulary for both formal and informal language situations. The materials selected are meant to further the students knowledge of modern Indonesian literary and political cultures.