Indonesian Background Speakers Course Prescriptions
Higher School Certificate 2009–2013
Foreword
The HSC course prescriptions for Indonesian Background Speakers contain information pertaining to the Higher School Certificate for 2009–2013.
The HSC course prescriptions should be read in conjunction with:
- Indonesian Background Speakers Stage 6 Syllabus and other support documents
- the Official Notices section of the Board Bulletin, the periodical publication of the Board of Studies NSW.
There are prescribed texts required for study in the Indonesian Background Speakers course. The Board of Studies reserves the right to make changes to the prescribed texts listed in this document. As the prescribed texts are reviewed, amendments will be published on the Board of Studies website and in the Official Notices section of the Board Bulletin.
Curriculum advice may be obtained on:
tel: (02) 9367 8152
fax: (02) 9367 8476
Board of Studies syllabuses may be obtained from Customer Liaison on:
tel: (02) 9367 8178
fax: (02) 9262 6270
(fax orders preferred)
The study of prescribed texts will not commence prior to the HSC course.
Prescriptions for Indonesian Background Speakers
- Fals, Iwan, Jabo & Innisrisi, 1991, 'Na Na Na Na', on Swami II, Airo Swadaya Stupa Records, Indonesia.
- Jabo, Sawung, 1989, 'Australia-Indonesia' on Sirkus Barock – Fatamorgana, Airo Swadaya Stupa Records, Indonesia.
- Laksana, A S, 2000, 'Buldoser dan Ayah' in Angkatan 2000, PT Gramedia, Jakarta.
- Noor, Agus, 2000, 'Wajah' in Angkatan 2000, PT Gramedia, Jakarta.
- Rampan, Korrie Layun, 2005, 'Terbakar'
- Rendra, 1979, 'Sajak Potret Keluarga' in State of Emergency, Harry Aveling (ed), Wild and Woolley, Sydney.
- Rendra, 1980, 'Sajak Seonggok Jagung' in Potret Pembangunan dalam Puisi, Pustaka Jaya, Jakarta.
- Sabdono, Don & Danujaya, Budiarto, 2000, 'Kisah Cinta Seumur Visa' in Australia di Mata Indonesia, PT Gramedia, Jakarta.
- Setyadi, Teddy, 2004, Tangisan Bidadari (The Angel's Cry), Pilot Project Production, Indonesia.
- Umar, M Husseyn, 2002, 'Kalau Anak-Anakku Pulang Pakansi' in Horison Sastra Indonesia 2, Horison & Ford Foundation, Jakarta.
| Theme | Text Type | Prescribed Text |
|---|---|---|
| The individual and the community | Song | In Jabo, S |
| The individual and the community | Short story | In Noor, A |
| The individual and the community | Poem | In Rendra, 'Sajak Potret Keluarga' |
| The individual and the community | Poem | In Rendra, 'Sajak Seonggok Jagung' |
| Youth culture | Poem | In Rendra, 'Sajak Potret Keluarga' |
| Youth culture | Poem | In Rendra, 'Sajak Seonggok Jagung' |
| Youth culture | Short story | In Umar, M H |
| Tourism in Indonesia | Film | In Setyadi, T |
| Tourism in Indonesia | Article | In Sabdono, D & Danujaya, B |
| The environment | Short story | In Rampan, K |
| The environment | Song | In Fals, I Jabo & Innisrisi |
| The environment | Short story | In Laksana, A |
Notes:
- Study of texts prescribed for any Higher School Certificate course may not begin before the completion of the Preliminary course. This exclusion applies to study in the Indonesian Background Speakers course and to Preliminary courses in other subjects. It also applies to the study of a prescribed text in another medium, such as the film of a novel. ‘Study’ of texts does not apply to attending performances of plays prescribed as HSC texts or to taking part in production of them during the Preliminary course.
- The Board of Studies website contains the most up-to-date reference for prescribed texts.
Availability
Prescriptions are available from:
Nusantara Indonesian Bookshop
72 Maroondah Highway
Croydon VIC 3136
Tel: (03) 9723 1195
Fax: (03) 9723 6650
Film also available from Film Indonesia.