Malay Civilisation, Philosophy and Thought

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Malay Civilisation, Philosophy and Thought (MLL109)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: Malay

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

The course introduces concepts and issues in Malay Civilization and Malay philosophy, leading towards a systematic approach in the field of Malay Studies using a Cultural Anthropological (i.e culture-specific) perspective. Assignments are designed to to develop the students' ability to 'see' the Malay Civilization and Malay philosophy from a Malay-centric point-of-view.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Introduction
Cultural Anthropology Framework
Malay Civilization and Philisophy
The Evolution of Malay Civilization and Philosophy in Malaysia
Malay Thinkers
The future possibilities of Malay Civilization and Philisophy
History of Singapore Malays: Leadership and Institutions
Modernisation and Development of the Malays: Feudalism, Colonialism and Post-independence

Learning Outcome

List fundamental concepts in Malay civilization and philosophy
Discuss the current developments in Malay civilization and philosophy
Operate key constructs in Malay civilization and Philosophy.
Define fundamental concepts in Malay civilization.
Describe cultural systems of values.
Illustrate examples of Malay civilization in South East Asia.