Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral

Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)

COURSEWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Session: AUGUST 2017

Programme: CERTIFICATE

Course Code: MPU 1153

Course Title: MALAYSIAN STUDIES 1

Coursework Components:

Summary of Coursework Breakdown:

(as stated in course structure)
No Description of coursework Learning Outcomes covered Marks allocated

1. Quiz 1,2, 10
2. Group Assignment 1,2,4 20
3. Presentation 1,2,4 10
4. Mid Term Test 1, 2, 3, 4 20
5. Class Activity 2, 3, 4 10
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSEWORK TO THE 70%
COURSE
FINAL EXAM 30%
TOTAL 100%

Penalty for late submission:

1 day – minus 20% of total mark awarded

2 days – minus 50% of total mark awarded
3 days – 0 mark for this piece of coursework

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 Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral
Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)
ASSIGNMENT 1 Programme CERTIFICATE
Module’s Information: Section A1
Course Code and Title MPU 1153 MALAYSIAN STUDIES 1

Session AUGUST 2017

Lecturer NORZAREEN BINTI MASHRAL

Coursework Type Group Assignment

Percentage 20% out of 100%

Hand-out Date Week 3

Due Date Week 12 : 17/11/2017

CENTER OF PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Students’ declaration
We declare that:
 We understand what is meant by plagiarism.
 This assignment is all our own work and we have acknowledged any use of the
published or unpublished works of other people.
 We hold a copy of this assignment which we can produce if the original is lost or
damaged

Name/ID Signature Name/ID Signature

1. 3.
2. 4.
5. 6.
7.
Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO2 Discuss the development of Malaysia from the aspects of social-

cultural, political and economic point of view.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA TOTAL GIVEN MARKS

MARKS
Marks breakdown for the group assignment:
 Academic Format 5
 Content 10
 Photobook 5
Total 20
Penalty

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 Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral
Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)
GROUP ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

GROUP ASSIGNMENT (UNITY IN DIVERSITY): 20 marks

1.1 Student must prepare a group work assignment.

1.2 Each group must assign 1 group leader to conduct assignment division.
1.2.1 When issues/ problems regarding disciplinary and non-cooperative matters arises
among group members, group leaders are expected to take the lead role in
intervening and correcting the problem. Should there be any major issues arise,
please highlight to the lecturer BEFORE submitting the end report.

1.3 For this assignment, students must do a review about ONE of the following ethnic groups:
1.3.1.1 Malay
1.3.1.2 Indian
1.3.1.3 Sikh
1.3.1.4 Baba Nyonya
1.3.1.5 Chetti
1.3.1.6 Kadazan
1.3.1.7 Bajau
1.3.1.8 Iban
1.3.1.9 Murut
1.3.1.10 Orang Asli

1.4 GROUP REPORT - Student must submit a report in a form of academic essay format.
1.4.1 Each report must be written in Arial (11), or Times New Roman (12) Font only.
1.4.2 Reports must be in a form of academic writing, written reports are to be around
10-15 pages in length.
1.4.3 Plagiarism & the culture of “cut and paste”: This is a serious academic offence
and breach of it would not be tolerated. This offence would have no room for
negotiation.
1.4.4 Your report should covers the following topics:
1.4.5 PART 1: Background of the ethnic
1.4.5.1 History
1.4.5.2 Identity
1.4.5.3 Languages
1.4.5.4 Festivals and Celebrations
1.4.5.5 Marriage Rituals
1.4.5.6 Traditional Costumes
1.4.5.7 Traditional Food
1.4.5.8 Culture (Choose ONE: Musical Instrument, or Traditional Games)

1.4.6 PART 2: Photobook

1.4.6.1 You are required to make a photo collections of the chosen ethnic.
This photo collection must be attach together in your report. You may
use your creativity to design the photobook. The length of the
photobook is between 3 to 5 pages.

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 Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral
Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)

GROUP PRESENTATION (Powerpoint) – 10 marks

1.5 For group presentation, every group should create their own Powerpoint presentation.
1.6 Please choose 5 of the 8 elements in Part 1 as your topics for presentation.
1.7 The group presentation will start on WEEK 12. The estimated time for each presentation
is 15 minutes (10 minutes video duration and 5 minutes of Q&A session).
1.8 The presentation will contribute 10% of overall coursework.

MARKING

1.9 A total of 30% from overall students’ evaluation is allocated for this assignment.
1.10 Marks breakdown for the group assignment: 20 marks
1.10.1 Academic Format: 5 Marks
1.10.2 Content: 10 Marks
1.10.3 Photobook: 5 Marks
1.11 Group presentation: 10 marks
1.11.1 Clarity of topic: 5 marks
1.11.2 Creativity: 5 marks

SUBMISSION

2.0 Each group must submit only ONE (1) written report per group only. Please follow the
assignment cover format accordingly.
2.1 Cover should include:
2.1.1 IICS Logo
2.1.2 Course Code and Course Name : MPU 1153 – Malaysian Studies 1
2.1.3 Title
2.1.4 Group name
2.1.5 Lecturer’s name : Ms. Norzareen Mashral
2.1.6 Group members full name
2.1.7 Group members student ID
2.2 Due date of submission is on Week 12, FRIDAY, 17th November 2017, before 5pm.
Any submission later than stated time & date will have their mark deducted
(1mark/Day), including weekend and holidays.
2.3 Please submit your assignment at Level 8, Pre-U Office.

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 Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral
Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)
CLASS ACTIVITY Programme CERTIFICATE
Module’s Information: Section A1
Course Code and Title MPU 1153 MALAYSIAN STUDIES 1

Session AUGUST 2017

Lecturer NORZAREEN BINTI MASHRAL

Coursework Type Class Activity

Percentage 10% out of 100%

Hand-out Date Week 3

Due Date Week 7 : 06/10/2017

CENTER OF PRE-UNIVERSITY

Students’ declaration
We declare that:

 We understand what is meant by plagiarism.

 This assignment is all our own work and we have acknowledged any use of the
published or unpublished works of other people.

 We hold a copy of this assignment which we can produce if the original is lost or
damaged

Name/ID Signature Name/ID Signature

1. 3.

2. 4.

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO3 Analyze the role and contribution of Malaysia in the international

arena.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA TOTAL GIVEN MARKS

MARKS
Marks breakdown for the group assignment: 10
 Format 4
 Content 6
Total 10
Penalty

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 Lecturer Name: Miss Norzareen Mashral
Office: Pre-U Centre, Level 8 (Ext: 1806)
CLASS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

CLASS ACTIVITY (MALAYSIAN FOREIGN POLICIES): 10 marks

1.1 Malaysia has played an important role in world politics since she gained her independence.
Below, some of the activities which involved Malaysia in world politics. With the same
assignment group member, students are required to write about Malaysia participation in
any ONE of the following organizations:
1.1.1 The Association of the South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
1.1.2 The Association of Former British-Colonised Countries (COMMONWEALTH)
1.1.3 South-South Cooperation
1.1.4 Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)
1.1.5 United Nation Organization Cooperation
1.1.6 Non Aligned Movement (NAM)
1.1.7 The East Asia Economic Cooperation (EAEC)
1.1.8 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
1.1.9 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
1.1.10 Group of Seventy Seven (G77)
1.2 Below is the information you will need to include in your paper.
1.2.1 Background of the organization, logo, etc.
1.2.2 Roles of Malaysia in the organization
1.2.3 Programs involving Malaysia with the organization
1.2.4 Newspaper, or online article covering about Malaysia and the organization.

GROUP REPORT
2.0 Student must submit a report in a form of essay format.
2.2 Each report must be written in Arial (11), or Times New Roman (12) Font only.
2.3 Reports must be in a form of academic writing, written reports are to be around 4-
6 pages in length; proper use of in-text citations are to be observed;
2.4 Each report should include FIVE major sections: the Title/ Cover Page, Content
Page, Main Body, References and Attachment.
2.5 Plagiarism & the culture of “cut and paste”: This is a serious academic offence
and breach of it would not be tolerated. This offence would have no room for
negotiation.
2.6 Due date of submission is on Week 7, FRIDAY, 6th October 2017, before 5pm. Any
submission later than stated time & date will have their mark deducted (1mark/Day),
including weekend and holidays.
2.7 Please submit your assignment at Level 8, Pre-U Office.

** For inquiries, kindly email to me at: norzareen.mashral@newinti.edu.my

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