[pic]
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Faculty of Management
Multimedia University
COURSEWORK BOOKLET
TRIMESTER 2, ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010
SUBJECT: MALAYSIAN STUDIES
SUBJECT CODE: MPW 2133
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE STUDENTS
1. Please read this Coursework Booklet thoroughly.
2. The Instructions are stated in detail in this booklet and must be observed. Late assignments will be penalized. The ‘water-marked’ date on the envelope of the assignment send in by students will be taken as the date of posting.
3. The course-schedule is included in here. You are to follow the course outline stated in this Coursework Booklet.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
TRIM 2, 2009/2010 (8 STUDY WEEKS)
1. About the instructor ➢ Name: Afizal @ Mohd Afizal B Mohd Aris ➢ Qualification: Master of Malaysia Studies (Government and Politics), University of Malaya ➢ Room No: R 3045, FCM Building ➢ Contact No.: 03-8312 5774 ➢ Email Address: afizal@mmu.edu.my ➢ Consultation Hours: via email
2. Course Overview
1. An introductory study of the earliest history until the formation of Federation of Malaysia. 2. A discussion on the system and structure on the country’s administration and constitution 3. A synopsis on the Malaysian Government premier policies in terms of development, social, and politics and its commitment towards the region and international level.
3. Course Objective
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 Malaysia’s international role.
4. Course Contents / Syllabus
| |
|TOPICS |
|Week 1 |
|PART 1: HISTORY OF INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT |
|Traditional Malay Kingdom |
|The ruling structure, and social-economy of traditional Malays |
| |
|Colonization Era |
|Factors of colonization, reactions of the locals & effects of colonization. |
| |
|Towards Independence |
|Movement and Nationalism; Establishment of political parties; |
|Negotiation for Independence; Formation of Malaysia |
|Week 2 |
|PART 2: NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE |
|Primary Components of the Government System |
|Council of Ruler, Executive, Legislature, Judiciary |
| |
|Malaysia’s Administrative Machinery |
|Cabinet System, Statutory Bodies and Commission |
|Week 3 |
|PART 3: MALAYSIAN CONSTITUTION AND POLITICAL PROCESS |
|Malaysian Constitution |
|History on Constitution Legislation (from Malayan Union to Federation of Malaya) |
| |
|Main Provisions of the Constitution |
|Federalism, Parliamentary Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy |
|Week 4 |
|Special Provisions of the Constitution |
|Bahasa Malaysia as National language & status of other languages; Special position of Malay Rulers; Special rights of |
|Bumiputera & the rights of others; Basic Human Rights; Islam as official religion & status of other religions; Citizenship;|
|Special provisions for Sabah & Sarawak |
| |
|Parliamentary Democracy and Election processes |
|Election Commission and the process of election |
|Week 5 |
|PART 4: NATION BUILDING |
|Plural Society |
|The process of Plural Society; Impact to Ethnic Relations |
| |
|National Unity and Social Integration |
|Concepts of unity and integration; Methods to achieve national integration; Obstacles to National Integration. |
|Week 6 |
|PART 5: MAIN POLICIES |
|Economic Development Policy |
|New Economic Policy; National Development Policy; National Vision Policy |
|Week 7 |
|National Social Policy |
|National Education Policy, National Culture Policy, National Family Policy, National Women Policy, National Youth Policy, |
|National Integration Policy |
|Week 8 |
|National Foreign Policy |
|Factors influence Malaysia’s foreign policy; Regional Cooperation; Malaysia and International Organizations |
5. Text Book ➢ Compulsory / Recommended 1. Nazaruddin Hj, Mohd Jali, Ma’rof Redzuan, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah and Ismail Hj. Mohd Rashid (2003) Malaysian Studies: Nationhood and Citizenship. Petaling Jaya: Pearson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 2. Mahdi Shuid & Mohd. Fauzi Yunus (2001) Malaysian Studies (Higher Education Series) Petaling Jaya: Pearson Education Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ➢ References 1. Jawan, Jayum A. (2006). Malaysian Politics & Government. Shah Alam: Karisma Publications Sdn. Bhd. 2. Bari, Abdul Aziz & Farid Sufian Shuaib (2006). Constitution of Malaysia: Text and Commentary (Second Edition). Petaling Jaya: Pearson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
6. Assignment Question
Assignment 1: Written Assignment (30%) ➢ Dateline: 20th November 2009 ➢ Assignment Content
Instructions: Answer ALL questions.
1. a. List and explain the three important branches of administration in Malaysia. (10 marks) b. “As a democratic country, the system of government in Malaysia also practices the concept of distribution of power”. Elaborate on the statement. (10 marks) 2. Discuss the factors that made Melaka famous and the factors that lead to the fall of Melaka to the Portuguese in 1511. (10 marks)
Writing Guidelines
1. You need to conduct library research before you can write this assignment. You can use books, newspapers, magazines and reliable Internet sources. 2. Number of words: 1500-2000 words. 3. Evaluation will be based on the quality and quantity of your content and documentation of references. 4. Please type the question number and the question statement before you write your answers. 5. Type your assignment using 12-point font size, with double spacing between lines/sentences. 6. Provide page numbering. 7. Use A4 paper. 8. Bind your work use coil or comb binding. 9. Margin guide: spare 1.5 inch for the top, bottom, left and right side of each page. 10. A list of references must be written. 11. Provide proper citation for any information gathered from external sources. 13. Your work will be immediately rejected if you are caught plagiarizing. Assignment 2: Written Assignment (20%) ➢ Dateline: 11th December 2009 ➢ Assignment Content
Instruction: Choose ONE question from the followings:
1. a. Discuss the concept of ‘ONE Malaysia’. Elaborate by giving examples taken by the Public and the Government of Malaysia. b. Discuss the strategies that the government was and is using to create unity and national integration.
2. a. Explain the functions of the ASEAN. b. Discuss Malaysia’s role and contribution in regional and world affairs in ASEAN.
Writing Guidelines
1. You need to conduct library research before you can write this assignment. You can use books, newspapers, magazines and reliable Internet sources. 2. Number of words: 1500-2000 words. 3. Evaluation will be based on the quality and quantity of your content and documentation of references. 4. Please type the question number and the question statement before you write your answers. 5. Type your assignment using 12-point font size, with double spacing between lines/sentences. 6. Provide page numbering. 7. Use A4 paper. 8. Bind your work use coil or comb binding. 9. Margin guide: spare 1.5 inch for the top, bottom, left and right side of each page. 10. A list of references must be written. 11. Provide proper citation for any information gathered from external sources. 13. Your work will be immediately rejected if you are caught plagiarizing.
7. Final Exam Format Section A: Multiple Choices (20 %) Section B: Essays (30%) 