INDO20017 Indonesia in the World

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is INDO20017 hard?

INDO20017: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How Indonesia has tried to build national unity, through nationalism, political Islam, the military, democracy and consumer culture.

After it you can

• Compare ideologies used to unify Indonesia
• Explain Indonesia's colonial and post-colonial path
• Analyse Indonesia's place in the region

What you need first

(INDO10004 or INDO20009 or INDO30007) or a Indonesian placement test

• INDO10004 Indonesian 6
• INDO20009 Indonesian 6
• INDO30007 Indonesian 6

Can’t be taken together with

• INDO10014 Indonesia in the World
• INDO30020 Indonesia in the World

How it’s assessed

Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 50%, Presentations 30%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is INDO20017 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking INDO20017?

Needs (INDO10004 or INDO20009 or INDO30007) or a Indonesian placement test.

Does INDO20017 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 50%, Presentations 30%.

How many class hours a week does INDO20017 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take INDO20017 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate INDO20017?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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