Program Overview

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (GIG1013)

Course Overview

The Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations course, denoted as GIG1013, is a 2-credit program designed to prepare students for appreciating the ethics and civilization that exist in Malaysia's multi-ethnic society. This course aims to strengthen students' critical and analytical thinking, enabling them to navigate a more challenging life.

Course Description

The content of this course focuses on the appreciation of ethics and civilization in the Malaysian context. Students will be exposed to the dynamics of the concept of ethics and civilization, which is a crucial aspect of Malaysia's formation based on its historical evolution from the pre-colonial to the post-colonial era. The course discusses the understanding of ethics and civilization in a diverse society to enhance appreciation towards strengthening national unity and the Malaysian nation.

Course Objectives

• To appreciate the ethics and civilization in Malaysia's multi-ethnic society.
• To strengthen critical and analytical thinking.
• To understand the formation of ethics and civilization in a diverse society.
• To enhance the appreciation of ethics and civilization towards national unity and the Malaysian nation.

Medium of Instruction and Assessment

The course will be conducted in both Malay and English. The assessment weightage is as follows:

• Continuous Assessment: 70%
• Final Examination: 30%

Note

This course is offered to both local and international students.

Last Update

The information regarding this course was last updated on 30/06/2021.