JJ13143N: MPU3143 - Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Malay Language Communications 2)

Module code: JJ13143N

Module provider: International Study and Language Institute

Credits: 0

Level: 4

When you’ll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Kuan Yong Ching , email: k.y.ching@reading.edu.my

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded: IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE JJ3183N OR TAKE JJ13212N (Compulsory)

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2025/6

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 29 April 2025

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This is a beginner’s Malay Language course designed for international students in Malaysia. This module focuses on conversational and functional speaking, and on grammar in Malay Language at Level 1 (CEFR).   

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Identify the sound system and the systems of Romanised spelling, vocabulary and grammar of Malay Language in simple sentences.
2. Communicate in a variety of simple everyday situations using Malay language at a basic level.
3. Arrange ideas systematically in short written essay.

Module content

Series of lectures covering the following main topics:

• Introduction: Pronunciation, Writing Skills and ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Skills
• Conversation: Getting to know Someone 
• Conversation: In the lecture hall
• Conversation: In a restaurant
• Conversation: In a library
• Conversation: At a hostel
• Conversation: At a bus station
• Grammar: nouns, personal pronouns, interrogative pronouns, adjectives, verbs, conjunctions, function words, emphasis words, modals.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and tutorials with two contact hours per week (or four if being delivered intensively during July intake across a period of seven weeks), with discussions and role play activities to enhance communication skills.   

Study hours

At least 20 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.