COURSE OUTLINE COURSE TITLE:
BAHASA KEBANGSAAN A
COURSE CODE:
MPW 1113
UNITS EARNED:
3
CLASS HOURS:
See Programme Timetable
SEME SEMEST STER ER::
23 May May – 29 July July 2011 2011
LECT LECTUR URER ER::
Mohd Mohd.. Sahp Sahpiz izan an Bin Bin Othm Othman an
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
CONTACT CONTACT NO:
012-4424276
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course exposes the students to the background, policies, position, status and functions of Malay language. In addition, the students will be taught about the pronunciation, intonation, spelling and grammar to enable them to communicate and write well in this language. OBJECTIVE This course is offered to enhance the students’ ability to use Malay language up to their intellectual level for effective effective communicatio communication n either either in writing writing or speaking speaking form official, official, creative or non-creati non-creative ve contexts. LEARNING OUTCOME Students should be able to: •
Use the national language language effectively in writing writing and speaking
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Communicate in the language effectively effectively in terms of intonations and grammar
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Understand written materials which range from various types and styles, and abole to express their opinion through writing or speaking in the language correctly and effectively
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Summarize and expand their ideas systematically, compress and effective
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Write various types of Malay essay in a correct way Communicate in respected manner at the same time maintain the good values
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COURSE CONTENT Part 1: PENGENALAN KURSUS Part 2: SEBUTAN DAN INTONASI Part 3: ISU EJAAN DAN TATABAHASA Part 4: KOMUNIKASI LISAN Part 5: KEFAHAMAN Part 6: PENULISAN
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ASSESSMENT No. 1 2 3
Assessment Breakdown Mid-Semester Examination Coursework-Group Assignment Final Examination Total
Percentage 20% 30% 50% 100%
1. Students should maintain at least 80% of attendance throughout the semester to be allowed to sit for the final examination. 2.
If a student is unable to attend any assessment, notification should be given to the lecturer concerned within 24 hours of the assessment time. By producing proper documentation upon returning, the student can request for an assessment of equivalent level within 3 days.
3.
Students are awarded a final grade which corresponds with the marks obtained.
4.
In order to pass this subject, students are required to attempt the final exam. Failure to sit for the final exam will result in a fail grade for the subject.
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Students must pass this subject in order to graduate.
6. Resits of final examination. A student who obtains a final mark of 40 to 49 (for pass mark of 50%) or 35 to 39 (for pass mark of 40%) for the subject will be allowed to resit the examination. The resit examination will carry the same weight as the final examination. In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may grant a student in this mark range a resubmission of an assessment within a stipulated time if the student performed well in the final examination but did poorly in the coursework component due to valid reasons such as health or compassionate grounds. The maximum mark that will be awarded for a resit is a pass (50% / 40%). The following will not be eligible for a resit or resubmission even though the final mark is within the range of 40 to 49 marks (for pass mark of 50%) or 35 to 39 (for pass mark of 40%): Student who are barred from the final examination due to poor attendance; or Students who do not turn up for the final examination without a valid reason; or Student caught breaking University College rules such as disruptive behaviour during an examination or contravening academic integrity rules e.g. cheating in the examination. • • •
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Final Examination (50%)
Final examination is a closed-book examination of two hours. It seeks to determine students’ individual effectiveness in responding to specific questions under time-constrained invigilated conditions. It consists of 3 sections: Section A:
Students are required to answer 30 multiple-choice questions by shading their answers onto the MCQ answer sheet provided (use only pencil). (30 marks)
Section B:
Students are required to answer 20 structural questions (comprehension and grammar) by writing their answer on the answer booklet. (40 marks)
Section C:
Students are required to write one guided essay on topic given by writing their answer on the answer booklet. (30 marks)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to do so would result in a fail grade (F). Mid-Semester Examination (20%)
Mid-semester examination is a closed-book examination of one hour. It consists of 2 sections: Section A:
Students are required to answer 30 multiple-choice questions by shading their answers onto the MCQ answer sheet provided (use only pencil). (30 marks)
Section B:
Students are required to answer 20 structural questions (comprehension and grammar) by writing their answer on the answer booklet. (20 marks)
Assignment (30%)
The assignment is usually practical in nature whereby students’ ability to communicate in the language will be evaluated.
Group Assignment (30%) o o
Written (20%) Presentation (10%)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone else's language, ideas, information or original material without acknowledging the source. All students are expected to attend a course on proper usage of referencing. Information about referencing is available from the Learning and Academic Skills Centre (LASC) and from the library webpages at:http://iportal.taylors.edu.my/taylor_customize/Information_Skills/Reference/reference_mainpage.ht m Plagiarism is a serious offence and any individual (who is suspected of plagiarism) would be referred to the Academic Integrity Committee of Taylor's University College. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information. 3
GRADING SCHEME
A
80 and Above
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
50-59
F
49 and Below
Grade
Grade Point
Mark Range
A+
4.00
90-100
A
4.00
80-89
A-
3.67
75-79
B+
3.33
70-74
B
3.00
65-69
B-
2.67
60-64
C+
2.33
55-59
C
2.00
50-54
C-
1.67
48-49
D+
1.33
44-47
D
1.00
40-43
F
0.00
0-39
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REFERENCES
Ab. Rahman Ab.Rashid dan Hjh. Wan Som Mamat (1995). Bahasa Melayu: Bahasa Melayu Dalam Komunikasi dan Proses Komunikasi. Petaling Jaya: Longman Malaysia. Abdullah Hassan (1989). Isu-isu Perancangan Bahasa: Pengintelektualan Bahasa Melayu. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Ismail Hussein (1992). Sejarah Pertumbuhan Bahasa Kebangsaan Kita. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Noraini Yusoff (1991). Penulisan Berformat. Kuala Lumpur: Pustaka Pertiwi. Sulaiman Masri (1995). Penulisan dalam Bahasa Melayu Baku (edisi ke 2). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
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SCHEME OF WORK (10 WEEKS SEMESTER) Week Week 1 (Date) 23-27 May 2011
Outline Part 1: PENGENALAN KURSUS 1.1 Asal-usul Bahasa Melayu Rumpun Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Melayu sebagai Bahasa Lingua franca
Remarks Module & Assignment Briefing
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1.2 Dasar dan Kedudukan Bahasa Melayu Asas Pemilihan Bahasa Melayu •
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Week 2 (Date) 30 May 20113 June 2011
Perkara 152 Perlembagaan Persekutuan Akta Bahasa Kebangsaan Akta Pendidikan
1.3 Status dan Fungsi Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Kebangsaan Bahasa Rasmi Bahasa Perpaduan Bahsa Ilmu • • • •
1.4 Bahasa dan Budaya
Week 3 (Date) 6 – 10 June 2011
Part 2: SEBUTAN DAN INTONASI 2.1 Sebutan Prinsip Sebutan •
2.2 Intonasi Komponen Intonasi Intonasi Pelbagai Jenis Ayat • •
Week 4 (Date) 13-17 June 2011
Part 3: ISU EJAAN DAN TATABAHASA 3.1 Ejaan 3.2 Pengimbuhan 3.3 Pemilihan Kata 3.4 Struktur Ayat 3.5 Penghubung Ayat
Week 5 (Date) 20-24 June 2011
Part 4: KOMUNIKASI LISAN 4.1 Bentuk-bentuk Pengucapan Ucapan Syarahan • •
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Temu ramah Pengacara Majlis Taklimat Pidato Forum Bahas Pengendalian Maklumat Ulasan dan Komentar
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Week 6 (Date) 27 June 2011
MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION (20%)
Week 7 (Date) 4-8 July 2011
Part 5: KEFAHAMAN 5.1 Teks Prosa 5.2 Teks Puisi
Week 8 Part 6: PENULISAN (Date) 11-15 6.1 Ciri- ciri penulisan July 2011 Fakta Gaya dan Laras Struktur Bentuk Wacana
Assignment Due (30%)
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Week 9 6.2 Jenis-jenis Teks (Date) Jenis Teks Berformat 18-22 July 2011 •
Week 10 (Date) 25-29 July 2011
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Jenis Teks Tidak Berformat Rencana Ucapan Perbincangan Perbahasan Cerpen
FINAL EXAM (50%)
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