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Arts Graduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

INS4159

Understanding Malaysian society and culture

Z Marshallsay

Synopsis This subject deals with key elements that have shaped and continue to shape Malaysian society and culture. It examines the sociopolitical factors leading to the transformation of Malaysian society as well as issues of relevance to contemporary Malaysia. Areas examined include historical bases of contemporary Malaysian society and socioeconomic issues of concern such as language, education and women's issues. Emphasis is also placed on developments in Malaysia and their bearing on Australia-Malaysia relations.

Assessment Written assignments (reviews of topics of current interest): 30% + Research report (4500 words): 50% + Seminar participation: 20%

Recommended texts

• Anuwar A Malaysia's industrialisation: The quest for technology OUP, 1992
• Gale B (ed.) Readings in Malaysian politics Pelanduk Publications, 1986
• Hussein M Islam and ethnicity in Malay politics OUP, 1990
• Jesudasan JV Ethnicity and the economy: The state, Chinese business and multinationals in Malaysia OUP, 1989
• Kahn J and Loh F (eds) Fragmented vision: Culture and politics in contemporary Malaysia ASAA/Allen and Unwin, 1992
• Nagata J Malaysian mosaic: Perspectives from a poly-ethnic society U British Columbia P, 1979
• Husin A S (ed.) Ethnicity, class and development in Malaysia Persatuan Sains Sosial Malaysia, 1984
• Ungku MUM Tahir: Modern Malay literary culture. A historical perspective, ISEAS, 1987