1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (CLS 30105)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Normah Sulaiman & Ida Marlina
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Project 1 (Group &Individual): 20% marks
Past, Present and Future
Submission date – Group: 27th October 2015 (Lecture Venue and Time) Individual: 29th October 2015
(Tutorial Venue and Time)
Introduction
"If you can understand the forces which shaped men's lives then you can better understand those men."
Val Greenwood
This interpretation of family history fits squarely with the view that all family history is contextual, i.e., it cannot be
viewed in isolation or separated from its historical framework. At its root, genealogy satisfies basic human
curiosity. It summarizes the questions of the past, the present and a look of what will shape the future.
Objectives
1. To introduce the Western and Eastern culture and civilization through an overview of archeological
discoveries, ancient monuments, artworks, philosophy and achievement of great leaders from
prehistoric to present.
2. To show basic skills on enquiry, investigation, application and presentation of relevant information.
Learning Outcomes
1. Able to describe the historical development of human civilization.
2. Able to develop skills of data gathering.
Tasks
In a group of 6 or 7 , produce a
 5 minutes Timeline (Graphical Calendar and Thematic) in video format based on the theme
assigned to you. [ Theme : Religion, Food, Fashion, Home, Beliefs and Economy]
1. Video should consist of Text (short summary) and Images (Illustration, photo, diagram or etc) that
best represent the topic discussed. Progress research can be presented using illustrations (sketch,
photo, diagram or chart, etc) and text (short summary) during tutorial class.

2. 2. In your research, you should highlight the any issues relating to geographical, economy, politics,
culture, characteristics and achievement
Individually, you are to produce a
 4 minutes timeline video of your own.
1. In your research, you should highlight and investigate issues relating to culture and traditions,
education, fashion, life event, transformative and values.
2. Start by researching from the PAST of your family tree. This includes key points such as migration
(geographical), economy, achievements and culture.
3. Present should comprise of events that closely related to you now.
4. Future is where you see yourself in at least 10 years.
5. Progress research can be presented using illustrations (sketch, photo, diagram or chart, etc) and text
(short summary) during tutorial class.
Submission Requirement
Group Submission
5 Minutes Timeline Video ( For Presentation)
Individual Submission
4 minutes timeline video (For presentation during tutorial class)
Softcopy submission ( to be compiled and submitted a week after)
All works in must be submitted in a soft copy format using CD/DVD**.
Please create TWO Folders in with label :-
i. Group Work
ii. Individual Work ( Sub-Folders Label – Student Name and ID (i.e: Maria, 0123456)
Each group must design a proper CD COVERS (SQUARE and CIRCLE) with proper submission
details, including group members name and student id. Please note : DO NOT USE SOFT CD COVER
AS SUBMISSION.
Submission date – Group: 27th October 2015 (Lecture Venue and Time)
Individual : 29th October 2015 (Tutorial Venue and Time)
Works submitted late will yield 10% mark reduction. For works submitted later than two working days, no
assessment will be done.
**Please use the proper CD cover, with a proper cover inlay of your submission details. Please do not
use soft CD cover.