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International Short Course Program
Our Short Course is a comprehensive living and learning program for international students offering a study about contemporary Indonesia in its different aspects, such as economy, law, arts & popular culture, history, social, and politics, while learning and experiencing Indonesian language and culture. Students are challenged to discuss their views and gain new insights with lecturers, researchers, and professors knowledgeable about the issues. Furthermore, there are study trips for students in the forms of cultural excursion, home stay and workshops of Indonesian culture.
Description
The program offers a series of courses on Indonesian culture, society and politics from both historical and contemporary perspectives—covering issues such as ethnic, religious and cultural diversity, law, media and democracy, economics, as well as regional security, counter-terrorism, and trans-border issues--which provides fundamental grounds for more advanced learning on Indonesia. The subjects are academically delivered in an objective and balanced point of views.
It also provides students with beginner’s skills in the Indonesian language in addition to an excursion program to several places of interest such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, traditional dance and music workshops, and the Istiqlal Mosque, which introduces students to the diversity of Indonesian social and cultural life.
A weekend home stay program that provides an opportunity for immersion into the everyday life of Indonesian families in a realistic setting is available as an integrated part of the study program.
Objective
The purpose is to equip the participating students with a breadth of knowledge about Indonesia, and with relevant approaches to analyze various social, cultural, economic and political issues related to the study of Indonesia today.
Level
The program is designed for undergraduate and first-year postgraduate students (master’s and doctoral levels) in social and political sciences, law and humanities with an academic interest in studying Indonesia.
Options for Lecture sessions
• Human Rights Issues in Indonesia
• Today's Economy & Social Development in Indonesia
• Management & Corporate Culture in Indonesia
• Religion in Indonesia
• Today's Politic in Indonesia
• Indonesian Foreign Policy & International Relations
• History of Indonesia
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• Traditional Arts, Music, Craft, and Architecture
• Religious Practices and Ethics
• Introduction to Indonesian Culture, Society & Multiculturalism
• Media & Political Communication in Indonesia
• Introduction to Indonesian Archipelago
• Environmental Issue & Awareness in Indonesia
Options for Language and Culture sessions
• Indonesian Language
• Home stay
• Traditional Batik Workshop
• Traditional Music and Dance Workshop
• Library and group research
• Field Trips & Excursion
Accommodations
We place the short course participants in near by accommodations. The options are Wisma Makara or Hotel Santika, Depok. Wisma Makara is an on-campus accommodation while Hotel Santika is located off-campus.
Airport Transfer
Universitas Indonesia will arrange the airport transfer from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to the hotel and the hotel to Soekarno Hatta International Airport according to the flight itinerary .The airport is within 2 hours of travel from UI Depok Campus.
Internet Connection
Wi-fi is available for free in strategic campus areas. Every participant will receive a personal username and password.
UI Student Buddy
This program involves Universitas Indonesia Student Buddy Club (UIBC), in which our students assist the short course participants during the program.
Short Course Program Schedule (tentative)
Semester 1: 26 August - 7 September (2 weeks) Semester 2: 18 February - 2 March(2 weeks)
Program Fee
Our short courseoffers competitive program cost, covering course fee, accommodation, transportation and pick up service, meals and cultural excursion and field trips.
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Sample of Itinerary
Day 1
Thu, 29 Aug
07.30 - 09.00 Transfer to program venue 09.30 - 10.30 Welcome Program 10.30 - 11.30 Campus Tour 11.30 - 13.00 Lunch
13.00 - 15.00 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 1-Introduction 15.00 - onwards Transfer to hotel
Welcome Program
This session is allocated for a warm welcome to all participants. They will have a chance to know a bit more about Universitas Indonesia and students volunteer who will accompany the participants as liaison officers during the program.
BIPA (Session 1 – 7)
Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur AsingorBIPA (Indonesian Language for non-native speakers) facilitates the participants in communicating actively in basic formal Indonesian, both written and spoken, as well as understanding the cultural fabrics of Indonesia.
Day 2
Fri, 30 Aug
07.30 - 09.00 Transfer to program venue 09.00 - 10.30 Human Rights Issue in Indonesia 10.30 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.15 Meeting with Japanese Students (HMJ Presentation) 12.15 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.30 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 2 15.30 - onwards Transfer to Fave Hotel
Lecture 1 – Human Rights Issue in Indonesia
This session will examine issues and challenges of human rights in contemporary Indonesia as well as looking at people's perspective.
Exchange with UI students (Japanese Study Program Students Association)
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Day 3
Sat, 31 Aug
08.00 - 10.00 Transfer to Bogor
10.00 - 12.00 Visit Bogor Presidential Palace
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch at Café Dedaunan, Bogor Botanical Garden
13.00 - 15.00 Visit to Bogor Botanical Garden
15.00 - onwards Transfer to Fave Hotel
Excursion Program to Kebun Raya & Bogor Presidential Palace
Kebun Raya Bogor (The Bogor Botanical Gardens) is a botanical garden located in Bogor, 60 km south of Jakarta. The gardens are in the city center and adjoin the Istana Bogor (Presidential Palace). The gardens cover more than 80 hectares. Students will have the opportunity to have a guided tour to the garden as well as to Istana Bogor (Presidential Palace).
Important Note
During the visit to Presidential Palace, students are not allowed to wear shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops. Polo shirt is allowed. Foods and drinks are prohibited to be taken inside the palace. Bags must be placed in the provided deposit counter.
Day 4
Mon, 2 Sept
08.00 - 09.00 Transfer to program venue
09.00 - 10.30 Today's Economy & Social Development in Indonesia 10.30 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.15 Management & Corporate Culture in Indonesia 12.15 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.30 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 3 15.30 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Lecture 2 – Today's Economy & Social Development in Indonesia
This session will explore economics and social development in Indonesia since its independence. It will also examine issues and challenges of Indonesian economy in the context of decentralization and globalization.
Lecture 3 – Management & Corporate Culture in Indonesia
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Day 5
Tue, 3 Sept
07.30 - 09.30 Transfer to Bank Indonesia (BI)
09.30 - 11.30 Visit to Bank Indonesia
11.30 - 12.30 Lunch
12.30 - 14.30 Visit to World Bank
16.00 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Visit to Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia acts as the Indonesian central bank. As a public legal entity, Bank Indonesia has the authority to issue policy rules and regulations. In 1828, Bank Indonesia was established as De Javasche Bank, by the Government of Nederlands-Indische as a circulation bank to issue and circulate currency.
Location : Bank Indonesia
Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta
Visit to World Bank
World Bank is an international financial institution that provides financial assistance to developing countries for capital programs which are targeted in reducing poverty. Students will have the opportunity to visit the World Bank office in Jakarta.
Location : Indonesia Stock Exchange Building, Tower 1, 9th Floor. Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53, Jakarta
Day 6
Wed, 4 Sept
08.00 - 09.00 Transfer to UI 09.00 - 10.30 Religion in Indonesia 10.30 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.45 Traditional Indonesian Batik Workshop (session 1) 12.45 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 16.00 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 4 16.00 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Lecture 4 – Religion in Indonesia
In this session, students will examine different religions and religious pluralism in Indonesia as well as looking at the tensions in political and social life of the people.
Batik Workshop (Session 1 – 2)
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13.00 - 14.00 Off to Japan Foundation
14.00 - 16.00 Visit to Japan Foundation
16.00 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Visit to JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, is a Japanese government-related organization that promotes trade and investment. JETRO Jakarta center has been cooperating with the Indonesian
organisations on several main projects since its establishment in Indonesia. The projects cover sectors in environment, industry, logistics, etc.
Location : JETRO
Gedung Summitmas I, 6th floor Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
Kav. 61-62 Jakarta
Visit to the Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation in Indonesia was established in 1979 aiming promote a harmonious friendship between Indonesia and Japan through a better understanding of the two countries. The The Japan Foundation, Jakarta is divided into three main division terbagi dalam tiga divisi; Cultural Division, Language Division and Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange.
Location : The Japan Foundation Jakarta Gedung Summitmas I Lt. 2-3 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Kav. 61-62 Jakarta 12190
Day 8
Fri, 6 Sept
08.00 - 09.00 Transfer to program venue 09.00 - 10.30 Today's Politic in Indonesia 10.30 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.15 Indonesia - Japan Relationship
12.15 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.30 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 5
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This session will explore the politic system in Indonesia and the current political situation and challeges in Indonesia.
Lecture 6 – Indonesia & Japan Relationship
This session will explore history, issues and challenges of Indonesia-Japan relationship.
Day 9
Sat, 7 Sept
08.00 - 09.00 Transfer to program venue
09.00 - 11.00 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 6
11.00 - 12.15 Lunch
12.15 - 14.15 Traditional Indonesian Batik Workshop (session 2)
14.15 - 14.45 Transfer to Wisma Makara
14.45 - onwards Homestay Experience
Day 10
Sun, 8 Sept Homestay Experience
17.00 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Homestay Experience
The participants will have an opportunity to stay with Indonesian local family in this program. Students will be divided into at least 2 groups to stay with a host family.
Day 11
Mon, 9 Sept
07.30 - 09.30 Transfer to JICA Office 09.30 - 11.30 Visit to JICA Office 11.30 - 13.00 Lunch Break
13.00 - 14.00 Transfer to JICA Project 14.00 - 16.00 Visit to JICA Project 15.30 - Onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Visit to JICA
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07.30 - 09.30 Transfer to the Embassy of Japan 09.30 - 11.30 Visit to the Embassy of Japan 11.30 - 12.30 Lunch
12.30 - 14.00 Transfer to UI
14.30 - 16.30 Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 7 - Summary 16.30 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Visit to Embassy of Japan
Students will have the opportunity to meet with the Embassy of Japan officials and receive a general lecture on the diplomacy practice of Indonesia and Japan from the perspective of Japanese Government. Location : Embassy of Japan
Jl. M.H. Thamrin 24 Jakarta Pusat (10350)
Day 13
Wed, 11 Sept
07.30 - 09.15 Transfer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.30 - 11.30 Visit to Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11.30 - 13.00 Transfer to UI
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break 14.00 - 15.30 Topics Summarizing 15.30 - 17.00 Topics Summarizing 17.00 - 18.30 Closing
18.30 - onwards Transfer to Wisma Makara
Visit to Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Students will have the opportunity to meet with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and receive a general lecture on the diplomacy practice of Indonesia and Japan from the perspective of Indonesian Government.
Location : Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jl. Taman Pejambon, Jakarta Pusat
Summary (Students Presentation)
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Contact Us
International Office Universitas Indonesia
Gedung Rektorat 1st floor, Kampus Depok Jawa Barat, Indonesia 16424
Phone: +62.21.7888-0139 Fax: +62.21.7888-0139 email: io-ui@ui.ac.id
