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Sekali merengkuh dayung, dua tiga pulau terlampaui.

Literal translation: One stroke at the paddle, two and three islands have passed.

English equivalent: Kill two birds with one stone.

Indonesian, or Bahasa Indonesia, is the official language of Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation in the world. With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is also part of the world's largest archipelago, and as the world's most populous Muslim majority country, Indonesian is one of the most commonly spoken languages of the Muslim world. 

Whether you're interested in economics, religion, or Indonesia's beautiful beaches, studying Indonesian will open you to a language and culture that plays a key role in our increasingly globalized world.  

SEAS offers four semesters of Indonesian, or through the intermediate level, every year. 

Please see our current course offerings for the most up-to date list of classes, or write to seas@iu.edu for more information.