This course is designed to expand students writing and speaking competencies, to increase their vocabulary and to deepen grammar usage. Students will practice effective reading and listening strategies in Indonesian. The authentic Indonesian reading texts and videos give students opportunities to deepen their knowledge about cultural practices and historical moments in Indonesia. In class, students will have ample opportunities to practice speaking on a daily basis through partner and group work, discussion forums and oral presentations. The variety of communicative activities exposes students to rich input of spoken Indonesian and leads them from structured practice to free expression.