BA Indonesian (minor subject) at University of Bonn

The language minor in Indonesian offers three basic modules which convey to students skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Linguistically, “Bahasa Indonesia” is the Malay language, which is also the national language of Malaysia and Brunei.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Students generally have no previous knowledge of the language when they begin their studies. As a result, this minor features an introduction to grammar and daily communication. As they progress, students are prepared for academic readings, which are necessary to understand intellectual life in Indonesia.

Career pathways

Intercultural communication, intercultural management, international development cooperation, peace and conflict research, international educational work (adult education, language courses, etc.), politics (policy consulting), culture (conservation/maintenance/management of global cultural heritage, cultural institutions, culture management, museums, etc.), tourism (long-distance, educational and cultural tourism)

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