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US6220001 - Bachelor of Arts ( Malay Language Linguistics / English Language Studies /Geography / Literature / History ) with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    Bachelor of Arts with Honors is offered through the following specializations:
    1. Malay Language Linguistics
    2. English Language Studies
    3. Geography
    4. Literature
    5. History

    Objectives:
    1. To raise awareness that any knowledge learned is only the foundation for a continuous lifelong learning process.
    2. To provide an academic foundation in the relevant discipline, in line with the content of the degree awarded, as a broad and comprehensive education.
    3. To equip students with knowledge and soft skills, including appropriate job training, and to produce graduates who are balanced and capable in life and work.

    Malay Language Linguistics:
    This program focuses on the study and research in the field of linguistics using data from the Malay language, Malay dialects in Malaysia and the Malay Archipelago, as well as other languages and dialects found in Malaysia. The program emphasizes theoretical aspects and the application of linguistic theories in subfields of linguistics to language data, such as general linguistics, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and comparative linguistics.

    English Language Studies (ELS):
    This programme aims to produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in language and linguistics. This programme also trains students to analyse literary texts effectively and hone their communication skills in order to attain excellence at the international level. Students are given ample opportunities to analyse concepts and theories in the field of English Language Studies throughout the duration of the course. Such skills will enhance the students’ ability to apply the principles that they have learned, particularly in dealing with people, communicating and managing information at the workplace.

    Geography:
    Geography is the science of space that studies physical phenomena, namely the natural environment of the earth's surface, and human or social elements within that space. The focus is on the interaction between humans, as inhabitants of the earth, and the environment, along with its implications, particularly in terms of modifying the earth's surface for the benefit of human life.

    Literature:
    Literature, as a discipline, encompasses the study of the history, theory, and critique of traditional and modern literary works. Students will be trained to appreciate literary works and apply artistic knowledge and creativity in life. They will also be nurtured with human capital values as a foundation for nation-building. The study material includes local and international literary works, covering oral literature, traditional and modern texts in new media formats. The approach used is a comparative analysis of works in a circular, center-focused manner, covering works from the Malay world, Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.

    History:
    The history of Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia, and Modern Europe is taught in this program. The key aspects emphasized include social, political, and economic changes in societies, issues of imperialism, theories and methodologies in historical studies, ideologies, intellectualism and historical thought, historiography, nationalist movements, and modernization.

    School of Humanities
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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    Duration : 3 ½ Years / 7 Semester
    Medium Instruction (Malay Language Linguistics, Geography, Literature, History: Malay Language
    Medium Instruction (English Language Studies) : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field 

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/ IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5
      • Candidate from countries where English is the official language or
      • Candidate from an institution in which the medium of instruction is English or
      • Students from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand are exempted from English language competency requirements when the medium of language used during their studies is similar to Malay Language; or
      • International students who hold academic qualifications from Malay medium institutions and plan to extend their higher education in Malaysia. 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.
    • HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES :

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67

      And

      Minimum grade B in subjects below:

      • General studies

      And

      Grade B in any 2 subjects below:

      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Geography
      • History
      • Mathematics / Economics
      • Usuluddin
      • Syariah

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.67

      And

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution.

      And

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67

      And

      Minimum grade B in subjects below:

      • General studies

      And

      Grade B in any 2 subjects below:

      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Geography
      • History
      • Mathematics / Economics
      • Usuluddin
      • Syariah

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 9 and minimum grade C in subjects below:
        • Literature in English
        • Economics
        • Sociology / Psychology

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of B in subjects below:

      • English as a second language studies
      • English studies
      • Economics

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 26 points
      • Minimum of 6 score at High Level (HL) in subject below:
        • Language A1
        • History

      AND

      • Minimum of 5 score at Standard Level (SL) in Economics

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      10,937.50
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      1,562.50
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      3,125.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Malay Language Linguistics:

      Semester 1
      HPA105/2 - Fundamentals of Humanities
      HPA106/2 - Digital Humanities
      HPW102/2 - Critical Thinking
      HMA101/4 - Introduction to Malay Language Studies
      HEA101/4 - Introduction to English Language Studies
      HGA101/4 - Introduction to Geography
      HSA101/4 - Introduction to History
      HKA101/4 - Introduction to Literature
      HFA101/4 - Introduction to Philosophy
      HIA101/4 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
      *You are required to choose 4 introductory courses.

      Semester 2
      HMT111/4 - Malay Phonetics
      HMT113/3 - Oral Communication in Malay
      HMT115/3 - Computer Literacy in Linguistics

      English Language Studies (ELS):

      Semester 1
      HPA105/2 - Fundamentals of Humanities
      HPA106/2 - Digital Humanities
      HPW102/2 - Critical Thinking
      HMA101/4 - Introduction to Malay Language Studies
      HEA101/4 - Introduction to English Language Studies
      HGA101/4 - Introduction to Geography
      HSA101/4 - Introduction to History
      HKA101/4 - Pengantar Kesusasteraan: Introduction to Literature
      HFA101/4 - Introduction to Philosophy
      HIA101/4 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
      *You are required to choose 4 introductory courses.

      Semester 2
      HET103/3 - Advanced Reading and Writing
      HET111/3 - Introduction to Linguistics

      Geography:

      Semester 1
      HPA105/2 - Fundamentals of Humanities
      HPA106/2 - Digital Humanities
      HPW102/2 - Critical Thinking
      HMA101/4 - Introduction to Malay Language Studies
      HEA101/4 - Introduction to English Language Studies
      HGA101/4 - Introduction to Geography
      HSA101/4 - Introduction to History
      HKA101/4 - Pengantar Kesusasteraan: Introduction to Literature
      HFA101/4 - Introduction to Philosophy
      HIA101/4 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
      *You are required to choose 4 introductory courses.

      Semester 2
      HGF101/3 - Physical Geography
      HGM101/3 - Human Geography
      HGT101/3 - Techniques in Geography

      Literature:

      Semester 1
      HPA105/2 - Fundamentals of Humanities
      HPA106/2 - Digital Humanities
      HPW102/2 - Critical Thinking
      HMA101/4 - Introduction to Malay Language Studies
      HEA101/4 - Introduction to English Language Studies
      HGA101/4 - Introduction to Geography
      HSA101/4 - Introduction to History
      HKA101/4 - Pengantar Kesusasteraan: Introduction to Literature
      HFA101/4 - Introduction to Philosophy
      HIA101/4 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
      *You are required to choose 4 introductory courses.

      Semester 2
      HKN 110/3 - Traditional Literature and Nusantara Folklore
      HKB106/3 - Popular Literature and the Creative Industry
      HKT104/3 - Literary Theory, Criticism, and Culture

      History:

      Semester 1
      HPA105/2 - Fundamentals of Humanities
      HPA106/2 - Digital Humanities
      HPW102/2 - Critical Thinking
      HMA101/4 - Introduction to Malay Language Studies
      HEA101/4 - Introduction to English Language Studies
      HGA101/4 - Introduction to Geography
      HSA101/4 - Introduction to History
      HKA101/4 - Pengantar Kesusasteraan: Introduction to Literature
      HFA101/4 - Introduction to Philosophy
      HIA101/4 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
      *You are required to choose 4 introductory courses.

      Semester 2
      HSK103/3 - Theory and Methods of History
      HSM116/3 - Political History of Malaysia Until the Early 20th Century
      HST124/3 - History of the Malay World

    • Malay Language Linguistics:

      Semester 1
      HMT212/4 - Malay Phonology
      HMT223/4 - Malay Morphology
      HMT216/3 - Academic Writing

      Semester 2
      HMT231/4 - Malay Syntax
      HMT230/4 - History of the Development of Malay Linguistics
      HMT226/4 - Sociolinguistics

      English Language Studies (ELS):

      Semester 1
      HXE212/3 - Language and Literature
      HXE117/3 - History of the English Language
      HEK215/3 - Contemporary English Syntax
      HET217/3 - Children's Literature
      HXE112/3 - Reading and Writing about Literature

      Semester 2
      HET201/3 - Corporate Communication
      HET227/3 - Morphology and Syntax
      HET225/3 - Phonetics and Phonology

      Geography:

      Semester 1
      HGT219/3 - Kaedah Kuantitatif & Analisis Ruangan: Quantitative Methods & Spatial Analysis
      HGF201/3 - Geomorfologi: Geomorphology
      HGM238/3 - Ekonomi dan Ruang: Economics and Space
      HGG250E/3 - Masyarakat, Ruang dan Alam Sekitar: Society, Space, and Environment

      Semester 2
      HGT201/3 - Geographic Information Technology and Remote Sensing
      HGG201/3 - Sustainable Development
      HGF203/3 - Global Climate Change

      Literature:

      Semester 1
      HKN 209/3 - Tradition and Modernity in Nusantara Fiction
      HKB 207/3 - Humans and Nature in Selected Works of Asian Literature
      HKN 203/3 - Nusantara Poetry

      Semester 2
      HKP 214/4 - Creative Writing and Editing I
      HKB 222/4 - Selected Issues in African and South Asian Literature
      HKB 218/4 - Literature, Film Adaptation, and New Media
      HKB 215/4 - Comparative Literature of Children's and Adolescent Literature

      History:

      Semester 1
      HSM 210/3 - Sejarah Sosioekonomi Malaysia: Socioeconomic History of Malaysia
      HSM 215/3 - Persejarahan Malaysia: Historiography of Malaysia
      HST 225/3 - Sejarah Tanah Besar Asia Tenggara: History of Mainland Southeast Asia

      Semester 2
      HSL 233/4 - Selected Issues in Asian History
      HSL 234/4 - Special Paper in Western World History

    • Malay Language Linguistics:

      Semester 1
      HMT321/4 - Semantics
      HMT314/4 - Pragmatics
      HMT316/4 - Historical and Comparative Linguistics
      HMT316/4 - Austronesian Languages

      Semester 2
      HMT317/4 - Discourse Analysis
      HMT318/4 - Psycholinguistics
      HMT319/4 - Methods in Linguistic Research
      HMT320/4 - Corpus Linguistics

      English Language Studies (ELS):

      Semester 1
      HET301/3 - Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
      HET319/3 - Semantics
      HET325/3 - Sociolinguistics
      HXE305/3 - Malaysian Literature in English
      HXE321/4 - Contemporary Drama
      HET327/6 - English Language Studies Project

      Semester 2
      HXE327/6 - English Language Studies Project
      HET326/3 - Psycholinguistics
      HET329/3 - : Corpus-based Language Studies
      HET309/4 - Discourse and Power
      HXE318/3 - New Englishes

      Geography:

      Semester 1
      HGG302/3 - Selected Topics in Geography
      HGW372E/3 - ASEAN and Asia Pacific Geography
      HGT342/4 - Research Methods and Field Studies in Geography (1 Session Course)
      HGM302/3 - Globalization and Economic Landscape Changes

      Semester 2
      HGM301/3 - Geographical Thought
      HGG301/3 - Resource and Disaster Management
      HGF301/3 - Hydrology of Catchment Areas
      HGT342/4 - Research Methods and Field Studies in Geography (1 Session Course)

      Literature:

      Semester 1
      HKP 319/8 - Creative Writing and Editing II (1 Session Course)
      HKT 322/4 - Theory and Methods in Comparative Literature
      HKN 323/4 - Great Works of Malay Nusantara Literature

      Semester 2
      HKP 319/8 - Creative Writing and Editing II (1 Session Course)
      HKB 319/4 - Science Fiction and New Media
      HKB324E/4 - Selected Works from European, American, and Latin American Literature
      HKN 325/4 - Discourse on the Historiography of Nusantara Literature

      History:

      Semester 1
      HSC 324/3 - History of East Asia
      HSI 310/3 - History of the Islamic World
      HSE 353E/3 - History of Modern Europe since the 18th Century
      HSM 318/4 - Seminar on Political History of Malaysia
      HST 327/4 - Issues in Early Southeast Asian History
      HSM 320/4 - Applied History and Local Studies

      Semester 2
      HSI 343/3 - History of the Middle East
      HST 328/3 - Special Paper in Southeast Asian History
      HSM 319/4 - Seminar on Socioeconomic History of Malaysia
      HSM 410/4 - Document Studies in Malaysian History

    • Malay Language Linguistics, English Language Studies (ELS), Geography, Literature, History:

      Semester 1
      HPL401/8 - Industrial Training

      Graduation Requirement :
      1. Foundation (including Humanitise Module and Major) : 72 Units
      2. Open Elective Courses : 20 Units
      3. Electives : 10 Units
      4. University Course : 18 - 22 Units
      Total : 120 Unit

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