Diploma in Civil Engineering

1.

Name of Course

2.

Course Code

3.

Name(s) of academic staff

To be Assigned

4.

Rationale for the inclusion of the

course/module in the programme

MQA
This subject is MQA requirement

5.

Semester and Year offered

1/1

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Total Student
Learning Time
(SLT)
L = Lecture
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O= Others

Total Guided and Independent Learning

Malaysian Studies
MPW1133

Face to Face

42

Independent = 84
Total =126

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Credit Value

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Prerequisite (if any)

none

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Objectives:
The objective of this subject is to develop Malaysians who are loyal, patriotic and visionary. The aim of this
class is also to produce Malaysians who are proud of their country and able to meet daily challenges so that
they can live harmoniously as well as able to appreciate and understand Malaysias international role.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completing this course, students should able to :-

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1. Explain Malaysias history and society.

2. Discuss the development of society in sense of politics, economy and
socio-culture.
3. Reflect on and appreciate the sacrifices made by Malaysia's forefather who fought and
defended for the countrys independence and sovereignty.
4. Analyse Malaysia's roles and contributions in the international arena.
5. Instill patriotic values in themselves as to increase nationalism.

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Transferable Skills:
1. General skills acquired by the students
Students will able to manage their time and task-related activities
Students learn both independently and cooperatively;
Students will be able to use library skills, to find and organize information ;
Students will gain a wide range of academic skills (research, analysis, synthesis etc.);
Students will identify and evaluate personal learning strategies.
Students will take responsibility and carry out their agreed task;
Students will learn how to initiative and lead each other;
Students will be able to identify and evaluate personal learning strategy.
2. Course knowledge gained by the students
An ability to know the Malaysian history in the pre-colony and after colony;
An ability to know the Malaysian role in the international arena politically and economically;
An ability to identify the Malaysian culture and their racial and cultural diversities;
An ability to have an idea about Malaysian reserved values and also different religions practiced in
the countries by the society living in harmonic and responsible neighbourhood manner
3. Information technologies
An ability to use the different technological equipment like computer to research and find
information about Malaysian economics, politics and social issues associated with their daily life.
Teaching-learning and assessment strategy
A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used throughout the course, including:
Classroom lessons. Lectures and Power Point presentations
student-Lecturer discussion
collaborative and co-operative learning;
Independent study.
Assessment strategies include the following:
Ongoing quizzes
Midterm tests
Performance Assessment (Participation, project, Assigned exercises)
Lecturer Observation
Synopsis:

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Mode of Delivery:

11.

12.

15.

Classroom lessons. Lectures and Power Point presentations

Assessment Methods and Types:

The assessment for this course will be based on the following:
Coursework
40%
10%
Quizzes

Assignments

10%

16.

20%
Mid-Semester Exam
Final Examination
60%
Total
100%
Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims

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A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

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Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7

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Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

A8

A9

A10

LO8

LO9

LO10

Total

Details

Indep.

SLT

Topic 1

The Malacca Sultanate

A brief introduction on the early Malacca history

Factor contributing to the rise and full of Malacca sultanate

Topic 2

The Malacca Sultanate and foreign conquest

The Portuguese and Dutch in Malacca

The Anglo- Dutch Treaty and British intervention

Topic 3

Steps toward independence formation of Malaysia

Japanese occupation
Early political parties

Topic 4

Judicial Systems

Democracy and election

Constitution parliament
High court and federal courts

Topic 5

Social and Demongraphic structure

Population
Multi-racial society and social integration

Topic 7

Topic 6

Unity in Malaysia and the Education Policy

Objectives of the National Education Policy

Geographic and Environment features

Tourism and government commitment

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Topic 8

Malaysias policies

Vision 2020
7th Malaysian plan

12

18

12

18

42

84

126

Topic 9

Government Mega- projects

Muiltimedia super corridor

Malaysia east Asian satellite (Measat)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC)

Topic 10

Malaysian Culture

Tradition
Festivals
Ceremonies
Multi- racial beliefs
Etc.

Topic 11

Social Problems

Juvenile delinquency
Drug abuse
Smoking
Child abuse
Domestic violence
Teenage pregnancy
Private education

Topic 12

Other Malaysian Issues

Information technology
Urbanization
Road safety
Sports
Environmental problems
Total

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Main references supporting the course

1. Information Malaysia year Book 1998/99, Berita Publishing Negara Kita, institute pentadbiran.
Additional references supporting the course
1. Heritage Malaysia , new straits Time Annual 1995

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Other additional information

All materials will be available to the students in the library.

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