240603 KU Indonesisch-Kurs Fortgeschrittene B1 (2022W)

The Indonesian course aims to facilitate students who want to learn the Indonesian language. All classes will be taught online. It will focus on 4 types of language skills which are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening and reading are the receptive skills, whereas writing and speaking are the productive skills. The main textbook used in the classes is "Sahabatku Indonesia". There are "Sahabatku Indonesia" A1, A2, B1 and B2. In addition to the "Sahabatku Indonesia" textbook, there are additional materials that will be used.
The teaching methods are based on the communications approach that emphasizes the use of language in accordance with a communication language function. The learning process is aims to enable the students to use the language correctly. In class, typical activities of this approach are: games, problem-solving tasks, and role-play.
Motivation is a central element. From the beginning of the course, the teacher will raise students’ interest about the Indonesian language and culture. The role of the teacher is that of a guide, a facilitator or an instructor. Reading and writing start from the first day. Communicative competence is the goal.
After having completed level A1 and A2, the students will be able to satisfy basic and immediate survival needs and minimum courtesy requirements by using a simple vocabulary and grammar, comprehend basic conversations, read and write short and simple texts with reasonable accuracy and coherence. Selected topics would include e.g. family life, shopping, immediate environment.
After having completed level B1 and B2, the students will be able to communicate about various topics in routine social situations and of different complexities, read and write simple texts about selected topics, as for instance personal interests, education, music and arts.