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PAGS 6305 SOCIOLOGY OF ADOLESCENT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course focuses on: Elaboration and interpretation of sociology about the adolescents‟ world,
organization authority and individual freedom, role and behavioral role in organization and peer group,
authoritative and disciplines, behavioral problems, and the social science experiences by the adolescents,
perspectives by a few parties towards adolescents, theories of adolescents (example: Focal Theory by Dr.John
C.Coleman), role of language in determining the understanding of adolescents‟ characteristics (example:
Metaphor Theory by Dr.Lim Hong Kuan)

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Alexander Patterson. (2012). Teenage Sociology. Xlibris Corporation

PAGS 6306 DEVIANS DELINQUENCY AND DISCIPLINE 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course discusses the meanings, factors and theories that explain discipline, deviants and
delinquent behaviours especially from different cultural perspectives and civilizations. Apart from that the course
reviews issues pertaining to research methodologies and questions often raised.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Class forum; assignments; presentations): 70%,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Thomas L. Anderson. (2014). Understanding Deviance: Connecting Classical and Contemporary Perspectives.
Oxford/ New York: Taylor & Francis

PAGS 6315 SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course discuss theories which underscores the home, family and community link inclusive of
economy, social and political challenges in terms of changes in role and function of family, organization and
community regarding education. The concept of school community, relevant issues, and school-home models
will also be discussed.

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