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Course Name (English)
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INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
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| Course Code |
LAW033 |
| Course Description |
This is an introductory course in law meant to prepare students intending to pursue a law degree. This course aims to introduce students to the concept of legal system and to look at the features of the system of justice. Emphasis, however, will be placed on the Malaysian Legal System. Lectures will be in the form of collaborative learning as well as blended learning. To strengthen the understanding, this course will allow students to engage in classroom discussions and various teaching and learning activities. The course will also enhance students’ soft skills such as critical thinking skills and problem solving through various forms of assessments. |
| Transferable Skills |
The ability to apply the given knowledge and communicating it to the class. |
| Teaching Methodologies |
Lectures, Blended Learning, Field Trip, Case Study, Tutorial, Presentation, Collaborative Learning |
| CLO |
| CLO1 |
1. explain the features of Malaysian legal system. (LOD 1, C2). |
| CLO2 |
2. display the ability to create a simulation based on issues regarding Malaysian sources of law. (LOD 2, P3). |
| CLO3 |
3. analyse the basic legal issues in providing solutions to questions pertaining to court jurisdictions in Malaysia (LOD 6, C4). |
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| Pre-Requisite Courses |
No course recommendations |
| Reading List | | Recommended Text | - Wu Min Aun 2005, The Malaysian Legal System, 3rd Ed., Pearson Longman Sdn Bhd. Kuala Lumpur
- Shad Saleem Faruqui. 2008, Document of Destiny: The Constitution of Federation of Malaysia., The Star Publications Selangor
- Wan Arfah Hamzah. 2009, A First Look at Malaysian Legal System, Oxford Fajar. Kuala Lumpur
- Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah. 2007, Questions & Answers on Malaysian Courts, Statutes and Cases & Contract, Tort and Criminal Law, International Law Book Services. Selangor
- Lee Mei Pheng. 2005, General Principles of Malaysian Law, 5th Ed., Oxford Fajar. Kuala Lumpur
- Farrar, J.H., & Dugdale, A.M. 1990, Introduction to Legal Method, 3rd Ed., Sweet & Maxwell. London
- Bradney, A, Cownie, F, Masson, J., & Newell, D. 1995, How to Study Law, 6th Ed., Sweet & Maxwell. London
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| Article/Paper List | This Course does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other References | This Course does not have any other resources |
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