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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:

Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s for items indicated with*. Changes to the other
items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Department Library

Information Skills Division
Programme University Course
Course Code* GIG1004

Course Title* Information Literacy

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)

Student Learning Time (SLT)* 80

Credit* 2
Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to :

(1) identify various information sources and references (C2)
(2) apply knowledge to choose relevant information from various
sources (C3)
(3) prepare reference list according to selected citation style (C3)
Transferable Skills Use various sources to find information.

Synopsis of Course Contents This course will develop student information management skills
so that they can become effective and efficient users of
information. These essential skills will contribute to the academic
success as well as create a foundation for lifelong learning.
Therefore, this course focus on the strategic use of information
and references sources in various format. Evaluation of
information obtained and the preparation of reference list is also
emphasized.
Method of Delivery Lecture, exercise, tutorial, discussion.
(lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)

Assessment Methods* Continuous Assessment : 100%

Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Marks obtained will be displayed on the notice board or
via course web site.
Criteria in Summative Assessment
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules
2013, University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations
2013.

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