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GIG1006 – PENGENALAN KEPADA MALAYSIA (2 Jam Kredit)
INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIA (2 Credit Hours )

Sinopsis/Synopsis:

Kursus ini menerangkan sejarah asal usul dan pembentukan Malaysia. Kursus ini juga membincangkan sistem dan struktur
pentadbiran negara, Perlembagaan Malaysia, budaya, nilai dan orientasi setiap kaum, integrasi nasional, perpaduan dan
garis panduan untuk berinteraksi dengan rakyat Malaysia
This course will explain the history and formation of Malaysia. It will also discuss the national administrative structure and system of
Malaysia, the Malaysian Consitution, culture, values, ethnic orientation, national integration, unity and guidelines on social interactions with
Malaysians.

Kaedah Penilaian : Kerja Kursus - 50%, Peperiksaan - 50%
Assessment Method : Assignment Examination

Bahasa Pengantar : Bahasa Inggeris
Medium of Instruction : English Language

Rujukan Utama/Main References:

Asma Abdullah & Paul B. Pedersen. (2003), Understanding multicultural Malaysia: Delights, puzzles & irritations, Kuala
Lumpur: Prentice Hall Pearson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Cheah Boon Kheng. (2002), Malaysia: The Making of a Nation, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.
Kahn, J. and Loh Kok Wah (eds). (1993), Fragmented Vision: Culture and Politics in Contemporary Malaysia, Sydney: Allen
and Unwin.

PBET2106 – KEMAHIRAN BERFIKIR DAN KOMUNIKASI (3 Jam Kredit)
THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3 Credit Hours )

Sinopsis/Synopsis:

Kursus ini berdasarkan atas percayaan bahawa fikiran adalah sesuatu kemahiran yang boleh diperkembangkan melalui
panduan dan praktis. Maka ia direkabentukkan supaya kemahiran-kemahiran yang utama dapat diperkembangkan.
Kemahiran tersebut merangkumi kebolehan menjelas, menganalisis dan menilai argumen; dan melahirkan sikap yang
terbuka minda dan ingin tahu. Kemahiran sedemikian amat diperlukan untuk menjayakan pembelajaran, menyelesaikan
masalah dan membuat keputusan yang bijak dalam kehidupan kita. Kursus ini mengintegrasikan perkembangan kemahiran
berfikir secara kritis dan kreatif dalam situasi komunikasi, seperti menegaskan emphati di antara pengucap dengan audiens,
komunikasi di antara satu sama lain, dan juga penggunaan bahasa dan mesej ‘non-verbal’.

This course is based on the conviction that thinking is an ability that can be developed and improved through guidance and practice. It is
designed to help develop fundamental thinking abilities such as clarifying, analyzing and evaluating arguments; and developing attitudes of
open-mindedness and curiosity. These are needed for success in courses, in solving problems and making informed decisions in life. The
course integrates the development of both critical (evaluation) and creative (synthesis) thinking abilities within communication situations such
as emphasizing empathy between speaker and the audience, interpersonal communication, and the use of language and nonverbal
messages.

Kaedah Penilaian : Kerja Kursus - 60%, Peperiksaan - 40%
Assessment Method : Assignment Examination

Bahasa Pengantar : Bahasa Inggeris
Medium of Instruction : English Language

Rujukan Utama/Main References:

Fisher, A. (2011). Critical thinking: An introduction (2nd Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Butterworth, John & Thwaites, Geoff. (2013). Thinking Skills: Critical thinking and problem solving (2 Edition). Cambridge:
nd
Cambridge University Press.
Verderber, R. F., Verderber, K. S. & Sellnow, D. D. (2008). The challenge of effective speaking. (14 Edition).
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USA :Thomson Wadsworth.

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