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PAGS 6103 INTERPRETATION OF SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The purpose of this course is to introduce to students the relationships between sociology and
education. This relationship will complement the students to understand the foundation and critiques towards
human‟s social behaviors in implementation education in school. The discussion of this relationship
encompasses the micro and macro contexts in relation to the process of school education. Among the topics
discussed are the main ideology/stream; education process and curriculum development; hidden curriculum and
issues in class room such as gender, race, careers and etc.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Class forum; Assignments; Presentations): 70%,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Samantha Punch, Jeni Harden, Ian Marsh, Mike Keating. (2013). Sociology :Making Sense of Society
5th Edition. USA: Pearson Publication.

James Henslin. (2013). Essentials of Sociology: Pearson New International Edition. A Down-to-Earth Approach.
USA: Pearson Publication.

PAGS 6106 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to expose students to identify major educational theories that influenced the
development of Western educational philosophy of the world, including Malaysia. In addition to the history of
literature reveals these theories, the arguments for and against the statement or understanding of educational
philosophy flows will be discussed. Comparison will also be discussed, namely the educational philosophy of
Western and non-Western as Philosophy of Islamic Education. Emphasis discussion focused on theory and
practice of educational philosophy flows that exist at present, especially in Malaysia.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Assignments; Presentations): 70%,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Roy Jackson. (2014). What is Islamic Philosophy? New York: Taylor and Francis Group

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