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Such programs involve students participating in a two-week language course, and four-week professional placement. Professional Practicum programs in fields such as Agriculture, Business and Journalism remain largely unchanged, except for the method of delivery. These programs include six-week Professional Practicums, and Indonesian Language Short Courses. Since the pandemic began, ACICIS programs have been delivered online an entirely new and uncharted territory for the organisation. Prior to the pandemic, ACICIS was renowned for its delivery of in-country experiences, providing opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge of the Indonesian language, whilst simultaneously engaging with culture, and fostering connections.

In pursuit of answers to these questions, I interviewed Liam Prince, Consortium Director of ACICIS, an organisation which implements in-country immersion experiences for Australian students of Indonesian. So how important is this shift? What are the consequences, and why does in-country immersion matter? Passports remain in drawers, and students interact behind computer screens. Where students of Indonesian previously engaged with language through immersive travel experiences, the COVID situation has put this on hold. A field of study which is built upon interaction, engagement, and conversation, has been altered significantly. The pandemic and its associated restrictions have changed the way we work, study, socialise, and interact.įor Australians studying Indonesian, this has been a difficult, and isolating experience. Translated by Gabriella Pasya– AIYA National TranslatorĬOVID-19 has posed numerous challenges across the globe. Written by Patrick Moran- AIYA National Blog Editor

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