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UI International Short Course 2014

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
Introduction to Indonesia Culture and Language
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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 course offers competitive program cost, covering course fee, accommodation, transportation
and pick up service, meals and cultural excursion and field trips.
Cost Per pax : USD 1,156 - USD 1,422
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Sample of Itinerary

Day 1

Thu, 29 Aug

07.30 - 09.00

09.30 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
11.30 - 13.00
13.00 - 15.00
15.00 - onwards

Transfer to program venue
Welcome Program
Campus Tour
Lunch
Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 1-Introduction
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 Asing or BIPA (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
09.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 12.15
12.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 15.30
15.30 - onwards

Transfer to program venue
Human Rights Issue in Indonesia
Break
Meeting with Japanese Students (HMJ Presentation)
Lunch

Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 2
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)
In this session, students of Japanese Study Programs will share knowledge on their understanding of
Japanese culture and their related activities on campus.

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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
09.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 12.15
12.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 15.30
15.30 - onwards


Transfer to program venue
Today's Economy & Social Development in Indonesia
Break
Management & Corporate Culture in Indonesia
Lunch
Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 3
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
This session will explore management & corporate culture in Indonesian companies and government.
Issues and challenges will be discussed.

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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
09.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 12.45
12.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 16.00
16.00 - onwards

Transfer to UI
Religion in Indonesia
Break
Traditional Indonesian Batik Workshop (session 1)
Lunch
Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 4
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)
In this session, students will experience the making of Batik. UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a
Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on October 2, 2009. As part of the
acknowledgment, UNESCO insisted that Indonesia preserve their heritage.

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Day 7

Thu, 5 Sept

07.30 - 09.30

Transfer to JETRO

09.30 -11.30

Visit to JETRO

11.30 - 13.00

Lunch

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
09.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 12.15

Transfer to program venue
Today's Politic in Indonesia
Break
Indonesia - Japan Relationship

12.15 - 13.30

Lunch

13.30 - 15.30

Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 5

15.30 - onwards

Transfer to Wisma Makara

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Lecture 5 – Today's Politic in Indonesia
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
09.30 - 11.30
11.30 - 13.00
13.00 - 14.00
14.00 - 16.00
15.30 - Onwards

Transfer to JICA Office
Visit to JICA Office
Lunch Break
Transfer to JICA Project
Visit to JICA Project
Transfer to Wisma Makara

Visit to JICA
JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Indonesia office has been contributing to the
development of Indonesia in many sectors, such as transportation, education, health and governance.
The main assistance is given in the form of technical ccooperation, loan, and grant.
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Location

: JICA Office
Sentral Senayan II, 14th Floor
Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, Jakarta

Day 12
Tue, 10 Sept

07.30 - 09.30
09.30 - 11.30
11.30 - 12.30
12.30 - 14.00
14.30 - 16.30
16.30 - onwards

Transfer to the Embassy of Japan
Visit to the Embassy of Japan
Lunch
Transfer to UI
Bahasa Indonesia (BIPA) 7 - Summary
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
09.30 - 11.30
11.30 - 13.00
13.00 - 14.00
14.00 - 15.30
15.30 - 17.00
17.00 - 18.30
18.30 - onwards

Transfer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Visit to Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Transfer to UI
Lunch Break
Topics Summarizing
Topics Summarizing
Closing
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)
Students are expected to make short presentations (10 – 15 minutes) in group of 2, on their knowledge
after the summer program.

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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
website: international.ui.ac.id

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