This document provides information about the TITAS (Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia) module offered at Taylor's University. The 3-credit module aims to introduce students to Islamic and Asian civilizations, their interactions, and implications for national development. It will be delivered through lectures, self-study, and online resources across 11 weeks. Students will be assessed through a group assignment, two term exams, and a final exam to evaluate their understanding of key concepts and application of communication skills.

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SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
CITIZENSHIP VALUES EDUCATION
MODULE INFORMATION BOOKLET
TAMADUN ISLAM DAN TAMADUN ASIA (TITAS)
MPU3123
Prepared by:
PUTEH NORAIHAN BINTI A RAHMAN
For semester period:
28 March 2016 – 10 June 2016
Checked by: Approved by:
Audrey Lee Kim Choo
Stream Coordinator
Citizenship Values Education
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
3-March-2016
Nur Ainif Omar
Program Director
Citizenship Values Education
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
3-March-2016

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CONTENT PAGE NO.
Introduction 2
Module Overview 3
Delivery Method 6
Assessment 7
Scheme of Work 10
INTRODUCTION
This module is a compulsory module for the Bachelor Degree Malaysian students. This module is allocated in
the U1 component under the Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU). The students have to pass this module in order
to graduate. This module recognizes the benefits of the ancient civilization, the advantages and disadvantages
of the past and present to devise future strategy. Based on this study, an understanding of the background of
the community, religious belief systems and cultural diversity in ancient civilizations. In the study, we can
better understand the differences in religion, culture and race between the Islamic, Chinese, India and Asian
civilizations.
Lecturer Details
Puteh Noraihan A Rahman
Citizenship Values Education
D9A.09, Level 9, Block D.
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Taylor’s Lakeside Campus, No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact No : 03 56295000
Email : PutehNoraihan.ARahman@taylors.edu.my
Office : Ext 5407
Consultation : By appointment
Fadhillah Raihan Lokman
Citizenship Values Education
D9A.10, Level 9, Block D.
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Taylor’s Lakeside Campus, No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact No : 03 56295000
Email : FadhillahRaihan.Lokman@taylors.edu.my
Office : Ext 5406
Consultation : By appointment

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MODULE OVERVIEW
MODULE SYNOPSIS
This module discusses on the civilization discipline that focuses on the development of Islamic and Asian
civilization such as Malay, Indian and Chinese civilizations. The objective of this module is to introduce the
students with the civilizations’ discipline, interaction between civilizations, Islam Hadhari, contemporary
issues besides its implications towards the national development. Besides, this module enhances the students’
sense of respect, morality and the human capital development as the citizens.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Identify major concepts of Islamic and Asian civilizations
2. Explain the importance and the functions of different religions and culture in daily life
3. Apply communication skills effectively in writing and conversation
PRE-REQUISITE / ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE:
None

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TAYLOR’S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (TGCs)
This module hopes to prepare students with several important soft skills identified by the university known
‘Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGCs)’. There are eight (8) elements listed under TGCs as follows:
A. KNOWLEDGE
TGC 1: Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice.
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study.
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study.
B. COGNITIVE SKILLS
TGC 2: Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively.
2.3 Be intellectually engaged
TGC 3: Thinking & Problem Solving skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively.
3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions.
C. SOFT SKILLS
TGC 4: Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes.
TGC 5: Interpersonal Skills
5.1 Understand team dynamics and work with others in a team.
5.2 Understand and assume leadership.
TGC 6: Intrapersonal Skills
6.1 Manage oneself and be self-reliant.
6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values.
TGC 7: Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives.
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement.
TGC8: Digital Literacy
8.1 Effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and related
technologies.
* Specifically, this module is designed to equip students with TGC1, TGC5 and TGC7 as below:

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DELIVERY METHOD
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
√ LECTURES
Lectures are direct communication between students and lecturers in the lecture hall in which the lecturer
conveys information to the students. Two-way interaction is minimal as it focuses on the explanation and
discussion of the concepts, theories and examples related to the topics.
Class attendance is compulsory. Students are advised to attend lectures because important information
related to the module such as syllabus as well as types and method of assessment will be covered during the
lecture sessions. Failure to attend lectures may lead to confusion and misunderstanding on the module
assessment and topics discussed in the coming classes.
REMINDER: Students who fail to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance will be barred from sitting
for the final examination.
√ SELF-INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students are responsible to do exercises, self-studying and search for additional information and references
from the library or the internet. Students should not expect they can master the module by attending lectures
only. Students also should not fully rely on information and materials provided by the lecturer.
UNIT VALUE OF MODULE
3 Credit

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MAIN REFERENCE
Osman Bakar, Azizan Baharuddin, Zaid Ahmad (Ed.) (2013). Modul Pengajian Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun
Asia. Kuala Lumpur: Penerbit Universiti Malaya.
Ahmad Zaki Abdul Latif, Azam Hamzah dan Azhar Mad Aros. 2012. Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia. Shah
Alam: Oxford Fajar
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
Al-Buti, Muhammad Said Ramadhan. 2004. Islam Hadhari dalam Pembangunan Insan (Asas kepada
Pelaksanaan Islam Hadhari di Malaysia) Terj. Muhammad Ramzi bin Omar. Putrajaya: Yayasan Islam
Hadhari.
Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas. 1971. Islam dan Sejarah Kebudayaan Melayu. Bangi: Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Universiti Malaya. 2001 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia. Kuala Lumpur: Penerbit Universiti Malaya.
Zulkifli Mohamad, Nasaruddin Yunos & Mohamad Sabri Haron. 2006. Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia.
Bangi: Pusat Pengajian Umum, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
ONLINE SUPPORT
 Taylor’s Integrated Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS)
Taylor’s University provides a portal on Learning Management System known as Taylor’s Integrated
Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS). Students can conveniently access to the following module resources
through TIMeS Portal.
 Module Information Booklet
 Lecture Slides
 Tutorial Questions and Quizzes
 Related documents such as Assignment Cover Form, Assignment Feedback Form, etc.
 Important announcement such as exam date, assignments due date, class postponement, etc.
 Other module information
Students are advised to visit TIMeS Portal every day to get latest information on the module.
 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
In additional to the above mentioned Online support, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is also
incorporated in the module. It is an online course aimed at large-scale participation and open (free) access
via the internet. It also provides interactive user forums to support community interactions among
students and between lecturers and students. https://www.openlearning.com

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ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Form of
Assessment
Length/
Duration
Marks Due Date Learning
Outcomes
TGCs Achieved
Group
Assignment
6 weeks 30% Week 6 1, 5 & 7
Term
Examinations (2)
1 ½ hours 40% Week 4 & 7 1 & 7
Final Exam 2 hours 30% Week
11/12
1 & 7
TOTAL 100%
ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
GROUP ASSIGNMENT (30%)
This task is to be done in group and students are to work collaboratively. Refer to the assignment guideline for
details.
TERM EXAMINATION (40%)
Term exam is an individual assessment which will be conducted online via TIMeS Portal within certain period
of time only.
FINAL EXAMINATION (30%)
Final examination is a closed-book examination. It seeks to determine students’ individual effectiveness in
responding to specific questions under time-constrained invigilated conditions.
*Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to do so would result in a fail grade (F).

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS
 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 working days.
 In order to pass this module, students are required to attempt the final exam. Failure to sit for the
final exam will result in a fail grade for the module.
 Students must pass this module in order to graduate.
Resit.
A student who obtains a final mark of 40% to 49% for the module will be allowed to resit. The maximum mark
that will be awarded for a resit is a pass (50%).
The following will not be eligible for a resit even though the final mark is within the range of 40 to 49 marks:
 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 rules such as disruptive behaviour during an examination or
contravening academic integrity rules e.g. cheating in the examination.
All students must adhere to the Taylor’s University’s Examinations, Assessment Policies and Procedures
manual available at http://portals.taylors.edu.my.
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
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 Intellect’s Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) department
and/or from the library webpages at:-
http://iportal.taylors.edu.my/taylor_customize/Information_Skills/Reference/reference_mainpage.htm
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. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further
information.

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GRADING
Grade Marks Grade Point Definition
A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent
A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good
B+ 70 – 74 3.33
GoodB 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.67
PassC+ 55 – 59 2.33
C 50 – 54 2.00
D+ 47 – 49 1.67
Marginal FailD 44 – 46 1.33
D- 40 – 43 1.00
F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail
WD - - Withdrawn
F(W) 0 0.00 Fail
IN - - Incomplete

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SCHEME OF WORK
Week
(Start – End)
Topic Learning Outcomes Learning Activities References
Assessment
TGC
1
28 Mac – 1
April 2016
Topic 1:
Introduction to Civilization
1. Learning Concepts and
characteristics of a
civilization
2.Explaining relationship
of civilization and religion,
cultures and ethnics
3. Analyzing the strength
and weaknesses of a
civilization.
1. Introduction to
MOOCs,
2. Discussion on a video
“Pengenalan TITAS by
Prof Dr. Zaid bin
Ahmad
3. MOOC Video
4. MOOC Activity :
Drag & drop
Chapter 1, Tamadun
Islam dan Tamadun
Asia (2012)
P.1-20
http://www.courset
alk.com/openlearnin
g/tamadun-islam-
dan-tamadun-asia-
titas
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
Module and
Assignment Briefing
2
4-8 April 2016
Topic 2:
Islamic Civilization (Part 1)
1. Understanding the
concept of Islamic
civilization and
distinguishing them with
another civilization and
identifying norms and
moral values in it.
2. Explaining contribution
of Islamic civilization to the
world.
1. Group discussion
2. Students present the
Islamic civilization
great contributions to
the world and
Malaysia in particular.
3. MOOC Video
4. MOOC Activity :
Multiple choice
questions
Chapter 2, Text Book
Tamadun Islam dan
Tamadun Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU

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Week
(Start – End)
Topic Learning Outcomes Learning Activities References
Assessment
TGC
3
11- 15 April
2016
Topic 2:
Islamic Civilization (Part 2)
1.Learning current
challenges to Islamic
civilization
2.Explaining Malaysia roles
in nation building.
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity :
Paragraph
Chapter 2,
Tamadun Islam dan
Tamadun Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
4
18-22 April
2016
Topic 3:
Malay Civilization
1. Elaborating theories of
the arrival of Islam to
Tanah Melayu
2. Understanding Islamic
influences on belief, laws,
society, politics, economy,
culture, art and education
in Malaysia
3. Analyzing the role of
Malay Civilization to nation
building
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity :
Mind-map
Chapter 3,
Tamadun Islam dan
Tamadun Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
Term Examination 1
(20%)
5
25-29 April
March 2016
Topic 4:
Indian Civilization (Part 1)
1.Explaining on the
concept and characteristics
of Indian civilization
2. Understanding the
philosophy, value system,
education of Indian
civilization
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity : Fill in
the blanks
Chapter 4,
Tamadun Islam dan
Tamadun Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
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Week
(Start – End)
Topic Learning Outcomes Learning Activities References
Assessment
TGC
6
2-6 May 2016
Topic 4:
Indian Civilization (Part 2)
1.Identifying the
contribution of Indian
civilization to the world.
2.Understanding the
similarities and differences
found in Indian civilization
and Malaysia.
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity :
Video & Questions
Chapter 4,
Tamadun Islam dan
Tamadun Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
1. Submission of
Assignment (30%)
7
9-13 May
2016
Topic 5:
Chinese Civilization (Part 1)
1. Explaining the
development of Chinese
civilization at all stages
from the ancient to the
present time.
2.Discussing on the
philosophy, belief, politics,
values, science and
technology, arts and
institution in Chinese
civilization.
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity:
Crosswords
Chapter 5, Tamadun
Islam dan Tamadun
Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
2. Term Examination
2 (20%)
SEMESTER BREAK
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Week
(Start – End)
Topic Learning Outcomes Learning Activities References
Assessment
TGC
8
23-27 May
2016
Topic 5:
Chinese Civilization (Part 2)
1. Understanding the
influence of Islam in China,
westernization and
challenges to Chinese
civilization.
1. Group discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity : Fill in
the blanks
Chapter 5, Tamadun
Islam dan Tamadun
Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
9
30 May-3
June 2016
Topic 6:
Current Issues, Challenges
and the Future of Inter-
Civilization Dialogue (Part
1)
1. Elaborating the
approach and
methodologies in resolving
the problem in a
harmonious way to the
clash of civilization.
1. Group Discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity :
Crosswords
Chapter 6, Tamadun
Islam dan Tamadun
Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
10
6-10 June
2016
Topic 6:
Current Issues, Challenges
and the Future of Inter-
Civilization Dialogue (Part
2)
1.To be precisely
understood the
misconception of Islam
especially to the western
media.
2. To expose Malaysian
with the globalisation in
the present time.
1. Group Discussion
2. MOOC Video
3. MOOC Activity :
Multiple choice
questions
Chapter 6, Tamadun
Islam dan Tamadun
Asia (2012)
https://www.openle
arning.com/courses/
TITAS_TU
Final Examination
(30%)
Final Exam may take
place either in week
11 or 12 including
Saturday.
Refer to Student
Portal/Exam Center
for the latest
information.