INTRODUCTION

 COURSES' AIMS

The general aims of the courses are to:

• deepen participants' knowledge of the Indonesian language,
  
• improve fluency in communicative skills,
  
• present insights into some aspects of Indonesian culture through guided study,
  
• provide a stimulating direct contact experience with Indonesian society.

Participants work towards these goals through five categories of study activity: language study, short Indonesian cultural courses, a field assignment, an excursion, and special seminars by invited speakers. Note that due to time restrictions the field assignment, the seminars and the short Indonesian Cultural Courses are not part of the study program for the 2-week course.

Language levels run from I (beginner) to V (near native speaker).

 WHEN IS THE PROGRAM HELD?

The Salatiga Program is held twice a year. Courses begin late June and late December, and run for two, four or six weeks. The June and December programs are identical.

 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Minimum age for participants in the Salatiga Program is sixteen. There is no maximum age for participants. The Program is open to all nationalities. Indonesian is the general medium of instruction, except at the lower language levels where English is also employed. Participants therefore should have a command of basic English. There are no other academic preconditions for acceptance into the program. On average approximately 75 to 100 participants attend each program. The Program attracts students, teachers, civil servants, diplomats, scientists, aid workers, business people, military personnel, journalists and members of the general public.

 PROGRAM FEES

There are 3 programs:

• 2-week Program,
• 4-week Program,
• 6-week Program

Each program is offered as a package which covers tuition, standard single accommodation and meals. Participants may choose to stay in either a single room at the university hostel or a homestay with an Indonesian family. Homestay accommodation, however, is limited and not available to beginners. For an extra fee participants may choose to stay in the university guesthouse. There are only a limited number of these more expensive rooms.

Program fees are outlined on the loose leaf enclosed. A non-refundable registration fee of fifty Australian dollars must be paid to enrol. Note that this is part of the total course fee.

The program fee covers:

1. All tuition and the scheduled excursion.
2. Study materials for chosen language level and one cultural course. (2 week program does not include cultural course).
3. Accommodation for the duration of the Program (2 weeks, 4 weeks or 6 weeks), including one night before the commencement of the program.
4. Three meals daily plus morning tea and snack.
5. Consultation with Satya Wacana University doctor (not including the cost of medicine). A medical practitioner is available 24 hours a day.
6. Required registration of participant with the Salatiga Police and civil authorities.
7. Insurance against accidents while attending the Program at Satya Wacana Christian University.
8. Access to the University Library & Internet
9. Free airport pick-up at the scheduled times from Yogyakarta, Semarang or Solo. This service is only available on the Sunday before commencement of the course.

 REFUNDS

Please note that course fees ARE NOT refundable once the program has started. Participants who cancel their registration less than two weeks before the program starts will not receive a refund. Participants of the six week program who change to the two or four week program after the program starts will not be reimbursed the difference in course fees.

 HOW TO ENROL

1. Fill out the registration form HERE or fill out the registration form online at USYD's website.
   
   
2. Participants living outside Indonesia should post the registration form by the due date (see loose leaf) along with the registration fee of AUD50 - paid by cheque, postal order (made out to the Salatiga Program, University of Sydney) to
   
   

   The Salatiga Program,
   Dept. of Southeast Asian Studies,
   University of Sydney, NSW 2006
   AUSTRALIA

   Credit card payments (Master, Visa or Bank) are also acceptable. Participants who pay by credit card may fax their registration form to 61-2-9351 3173.

   Participants living in Indonesia should post the registration form to:
   
   

   Direktur Pusat Bahasa
   Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana
   Jalan Diponegoro 52-60, Salatiga, 50711
   INDONESIA

3. Check when instalments are due. For participants living outside Indonesia instalments can be paid by cheque, postal order, credit card or by cash directly to the Sydney Office. Participants living in Indonesia should check with the Salatiga Office regarding payment of course fees.

 ACCREDITATION

The six-week program has been accredited by the following tertiary institutions allowing students to earn credit points towards their degree. Students should check with their institution about conditions that may apply.

• The University of Sydney
  
• The University of Melbourne
  
• Griffith University, Queensland
  
• University of Technology, Sydney
• University of Southern Queensland
  
• St. Olaf College (U.S.A.)
  
• Beloit College (U.S.A.)
  
• Kwansei Gakuin University (Japan)

Students from other institutions may be able to receive accreditation but they should obtain prior approval from their own educational authority or university.

 PROGRAM TIMETABLE

Classes are held daily except on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays and the day of the scheduled excursion. There are up to six hours of classes a day, totalling 50 class hours for the 2-week program, 72 class hours for the 4-week program and 110 hours for the 6-week program. Classes begin at 8.00 a.m. and usually end at 4.00 p.m. with breaks for morning tea and lunch.