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PAGS 6346 DEVELOPMENTAL TREND AND ISSUES AND EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course discusses contemporary issues on social development looking from in-depth social
structural and relationship with social institutions inclusive of education. Students will have some theoretical
understanding on some relevant theories such as dependency and world system theories as a way to
understand better contemporary issues, barriers and role government, NGOs and others play in social
development.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment ( Presentation, Assignment) :70%,
Examination :30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir. (2008). Al Ghazali and his theory of the soul: A comparative study. Pulau Pinang:
Penerbit USM.
Ahmad Mohd Said & Khalidah Salekan. (Eds.) (2007). Pembangunan insan: Aspirasi dan realiti. Kajang: Kolej
Dar al Hikmah.
Rashid Siddiqui. (Ed.) (2004) Tazkiyah: The Islamic path of self-development. Markfield: The Islamic
Foundation.
Palmer, J.A. (Ed.) (2001). Fifty major thinkers on education. London: Routledge.
Al Attas, S.M Naquib (1984). The concept of education in Islam, Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC

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