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Indonesia is Australia's largest and nearest neighbour. The study of Indonesia and its national language, Bahasa Indonesia, is therefore relevant to Australian students. Bahasa Indonesia is spoken throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Furthermore, it is closely related to Malay and is understood in Malaysia and by Malay-speaking inhabitants of Singapore, Brunei and southern Thailand.
Indonesia's rich and diverse culture reflects its long history at the commercial and cultural crossroads of South-East Asia. The study of the Indonesian language provides access to an important part of the rich cultural tradition of South-East Asia and provides insights into the art, music, customs, beliefs and ways of thinking of the people of the Indonesian archipelago.
Indonesian is an accessible language for school students. It is a non-tonal language with a Romanised script and regular phonetic pronunciation. The study of Indonesian provides students with opportunities for continued learning and future employment, both domestically and internationally, in areas such as commerce, tourism, hospitality and international relations.
On this site you will find lots of great ideas and activities, as well as information about upcoming events and professional learning opportunities.
For further information please contact the Languages Consultant, Indonesian, Ida Harsojo (02) 9886 7640, email: ida.harsojo@det.nsw.edu.au
Adapted from the Board of Studies NSW Indonesian K-10 Syllabus, 2003
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