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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

EID2007 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
3 Credits

Pre-requisite None

Learning At the end of this course, the students are able to:
Outcomes
1. iIdentify concepts and theories of local government and urban governance;
2. apply values and ethics of professional practice in addressing the issues and
challenges of governing development and growth; and
3. integrate concepts and theories of local government and urban governance in
decision making process.

Synopsis This course will look at the development of local government in various countries.
However, the main focus will be the local government in Malaysia. It will also
discuss the position of local government in the context of the political and
administrative system. In addition, the efficiency and effectiveness of local
government in the governance of development and growth of urban area will also
be identified and examined.

References 1. Morphet, J. (2008). Modern local government. Los Angeles: Sage.
2. Fenwick, J. (1995). Managing local government. London: Chapman & Hall.
3. Norris, M.W. (1980). Local government in Peninsular Malaysia. UK:Gower.
4. Phang Siew Nooi. (1989). Sistem kerajaan tempatan di Malaysia, Kuala
Lumpur:DBP.
5. Ruland, Jurgen, (ed.). (1996). The dynamics of metropolitan management in
Asia, Singapore:ISEAS.
6. Rhodes, R.A.W. (1981) Control and power in central-local government relations,
UK Aldershot, GB, Gower and Brookfield VT: Ashgate.
7. Atkinson, M., Wilkin, A., Stott, A., Doherty, P. & Kinder, K. (2001). Multi-agency
working: A detailed study. Berkshire National Foundation for Educational
Research

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3
CT1, CT2, CT3
TS1, TS2
EM1, EM2

Assessment Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

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