LAW033 - INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

Course Name (English) INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM Course Code LAW033 MQF Credit 3 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 Application of knowledge, communication and problem solving. Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Case Study, Tutorial, Problem Based Learning (PBL), Discussion, Presentation, Collaborative Learning CLO CLO1 Describe the basic features of the Malaysian legal system and preliminary matters required for legal action. CLO2 Apply the basic law on court jurisdictions to a given legal issue. CLO3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in presenting solutions to a legal issue. Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations Reading List Recommended Text 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. 2018, Questions & Answers on Malaysian Courts, Statutes and Cases & Contract, Tort and Criminal Law, 3rd Revised Ed., International Law Book Services. Selangor Shad Saleem Faruqi 2019, Our Constitution, Sweet & Maxwell Siti Marina Amit, Namirah Mohd Akahsah, Nur Hafidah Abd Kadir, Cartaz Ummu Syawaeda Jaiman, Najwa Azizun, Ainul Mardhiyyah Tajudin 2024, Introduction to the Malaysian Legal Syatem for Foundation in Law, First Ed., 6, Massa Creative Enterprise Back Side of GF 03A, Menara Paragon, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000Cyberjaya, Selangor [ISBN: 9789672735168] Reference Book Resources Lee Mei Pheng. 2005, General Principles of Malaysian Law, 5th Ed., Oxford Fajar. Kuala Lumpur Bradney, A, Cownie, F, Masson, J., & Newell, D. 1995, How to Study Law, 6th Ed., Sweet & Maxwell. London Article/Paper List This Course does not have any article/paper resources Other References This Course does not have any other resources