Indonesian

ABOUT THE INDONESIAN PROGRAM

SELAMAT DATANG!

First offered in the Workshop in 2020, the summer Indonesian program is designed to develop students' linguistic competency and cultural literacy rapidly and effectively, through formal classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, extensive use of authentic materials, and real-time interactions with instructors and presenters from Indonesia.

Classes are conducted primarily in Indonesian and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.

To learn more about Indonesian, visit the Indonesian page of the Department of Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies at Indiana University.

Application deadline: January 29, 2022

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ABOUT THE LEVEL 1 COURSE

Indonesian Level 1 provides beginners a solid introduction to the language, equivalent to the 1^st-Year curriculum in the Department of Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies at Indiana University.

Students who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations in Indonesian, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel.

The program introduces Indonesian culture through authentic materials and media, as well as real-life activities and structured interactions with speakers of Indonesian.

DATES

Class Dates: May 31 – July 29, 2022

Online Class Times: Monday – Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm, eastern daylight time

For full list of important dates: 2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK

YOU HAVE OPTIONS

This course can be taken online or in person. Regardless of modality, this intensive language course emphasizes interpersonal communicative skills. It features several hours a day of real-time work with the instructor and with fellow students, in addition to independent study, homework, and co-curricular activities.

In-person instruction is provided on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. On-campus housing is available.

ELIGIBILITY

This course is open to all, including

Students from Indiana University
Students from other universities and colleges
Graduate, undergraduate, and community college students
Life-long learners
High-school students over age 16

HOUSING AND MEALS

Participants in this course who are studying on campus may stay in Willkie Center in air-conditioned single rooms, sharing a lounge with other students studying the same language, for an estimated $32/night. Alternatively, they may opt to make their own housing arrangements, at their own expense.

On-campus dining options in the summer are limited. Indiana University Meal plans are available, but the number of cafeterias and hours of operation are limited. Most Workshop students prefer pay-as-you-go dining.

COSTS & CREDIT

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES

$2,486 (8 undergraduate credits*)
$705 (IU combined mandatory fee for 6+ credits)
$350 (Language Workshop fee)

OTHER COSTS

Dorm Housing, $32/night, if applicable
Meals: vary
Travel: varies
Textbooks: vary

All rates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for checking current rates before signing billing, housing, or meal contracts. The rates cited here are based on data available in autumn 2021 at Indiana University Student Central.

*Indiana University students may enroll for graduate credit. Regular graduate tuition and fees apply.

OTHER COURSE DETAILS

Hours of Instruction: 20 hours/week, 160 hours total
Co-curricular activities: Minimum 2 opportunities/week
OPI Certificate: Provided at end of program

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Hamilton Lugar School Scholarship

Up to $2,500. Merit based.

Women Engaging Globally

Tuition & stipend. Merit based. For female undergraduates.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Sara White holds an MA in Linguistics from Brigham Young University. She has been teaching Indonesian for almost a decade. Between her undergraduate and graduate studies, she worked as an Asian Pacific region product manager for a health food company. Sara enjoys living internationally, and has spent time in Indonesia, Malaysia and Egypt. Sara has been teaching in the Language Workshop since 2020.

MORE INFORMATION

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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ABOUT THE INDONESIAN PROGRAM

SELAMAT DATANG!

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YOU HAVE OPTIONS

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HOUSING AND MEALS

COSTS & CREDIT

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES

OTHER COSTS

OTHER COURSE DETAILS

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Hamilton Lugar School Scholarship

Women Engaging Globally

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

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ABOUT THE INDONESIAN PROGRAM

SELAMAT DATANG!

ABOUT THE LEVEL 1 COURSE

DATES

YOU HAVE OPTIONS

ELIGIBILITY

HOUSING AND MEALS

COSTS & CREDIT

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES

OTHER COSTS

OTHER COURSE DETAILS

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Hamilton Lugar School Scholarship

Women Engaging Globally

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

MORE INFORMATION

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