INTRODUCTION TO
MULTICULTURAL IN
MALAYSIA
: NORISHAMSAWATI
ISHAK
: ACR 3051
: 06-2523559
:
norishamsawati.ishak@mmu.edu.my
Objective of subject
To expose students to the importance and interrelationships of multicultural in daily lives, communication and workplace Course Learning
Outcomes
• Describe the multicultural concepts and communication in Malaysia
• Explain the identities and values in the dynamics of multicultural interactions
• Analyse the beliefs, values and customs of
Malaysian
Textbook
• Asma Abdullah and Paul, B.P. (2003).
Understanding Multicultural Malaysia:
Delights, Puzzles & Irritations. Malaysia:
Pearson.
• Hopkins, Julian, C. H. Lee. (2012).
Thinking through Malaysia: Culture and identity in the 21st Century. SIRD.
• Individually, you are encourage to buy
Coursework
•Group work:
Assessment
– Project & Presentation
– Assignment
20%
• Article Review - 10%
• Movie Review - 10%
Total CW
50%
• Final Exam
50%
Total
100%
30%
Cover page
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MMU name & Logo
Subject Name & Code
Trimester
Assignment topic
Lecturer Name
Lecture session
Members list : Name & ID (in ascending order)
Submission date:
Cover page
Project Report
• 10 – 15 pages
• Format
– Font : Times New Roman – 12
– Justify
– 1.5 spacing
• List of reference = 5 (minimum)
• Must consist of :
– Table of Content
– Introduction
– Body content – the facts and explanations
– Conclusion
– Bibliography (APA Style)
• Must attach Report submission form after cover page
Project
• Topic listed in the coursework guideline. • Project topic = presentation topic
• Submission deadline
– Week 12
– Cover page colour:
– Yellow – FOL
– Orange - FOB
Presentation Date
• The presentation date will start in
Week 10.
• One topic group
• Must be presented and discuss in class
• Must submit an abstract or handout on the presentation day
If it’s a video presentation…
• Duration of video = 10-15 minutes
– CD and written handout or an abstract must be submitted during