240605 KU Indonesian language course advanced C1 (2021S)

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.

Level BIPA 5 (C1) aims to enable students to understand long and complex texts and to explain fluently and spontaneously their perspectives and ideas on various topics. The students will also discuss literary texts such as poetry and short stories. There are ten chapters that will be taught at level BIPA 5 (C1) by using the book "Sahabatku Indonesia: BIPA 5". In this book, some topics are similiar to the previous levels, however the level of teaching will be adapted to C1 by integrating the grammar to be studied at level BIPA 5. The topics are selected and graded in accordance with the needs, levels, and students’ interests.
The teacher uses the Communicative Approach during the learning activity. 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 Indonesian language and culture. The role of the teacher is that of a guide, a facilitator or an instructor. Reading and writing can start from the first day. Communicative competence is the goal, for example the ability to use the linguistic system effectively and appropriately.