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INTRODUCTION TO LAW

EIX1002 INTRODUCTION TO LAW
3 Credits

Pre-requisite None

Learning At the end of this course, the students are able to:
Outcomes
1. eleborate the types,concepts and basic theories of law;
2. identify the important issues in the legal system including the economics
activities; and
3. analyse those issues with the relevant theories of law.

Synopsis This course intends to expose students to the basic concepts in law. These
include the development and sources of the Malaysian law: comprise of written
and unwritten law. This course also covers various legislations related to
economic activities. Under the topic of administration of justice, students will be
exposed to the hierarchy of courts in Malaysia and their respective jurisdictions
either in criminal or civil law. A discussion on the courts with special jurisdictions
and Alternative Dispute Resolution will end this course.

References 1. A. Bradney, F. Cownie, J. Masson, A.Neal, D.Newell, How to Study Law,
3 Ed., Sweet Maxwell, London, 1995.
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2. Ahmad Ibrahim and Ahilemah Joned, The Malaysian Legal System, Dewan
Bahasa dan Pustaka 1995.
3. Barker, David & Padfield ,Colin, Law, London, 1992
th
4. Granville Williams, Learning The Law, 11 Ed., London, Steven and Sons
1982.
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5. Wu Min Aun, The Malaysian Legal System, 2 Ed., Longman Malaysian
Sdn Bhd, 1999.
6. Wan Arfah Hamzah and Ramy Bulan, An Introduction to The Malaysian
Legal System, Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd, 2007.
7. Relevant Statutes

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

Assessment Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

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