110-086 Malaysian Language and Culture

Completion of 37.5 points of second/third year study including 110-080 Indonesian Level 4B for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in Indonesian for fourth year.

This subject provides students with an introduction to Malaysian Malay and with the way it differs from standard Indonesian. Students should become familiar with the Arabic-derived Jawi script. The subject also involves an introduction to Malaysian culture, history, politics and society.

Written work totalling 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year, and class participation.

Materials prepared by the institute.