Every human being needs guidance and direction to carry out his or her daily duties. The same goes for humans living in a large group. Therefore, there is a necessity for certain laws to be followed by the community in order to ensure the stability of a nation and the protection of the citizens’ rights. Hence, the existence of a constitution is vital in ensuring the continued peace and prosperity of a nation. As a Malaysian, it is really matter to know what the constitution means and its role in our country. In this course, an introduction to Malaysian legal system, and the Federal Constitution including human rights in the country.

An overview of media and how media technologies are influencing society is provided to students in this course. Students will learn about the use of mass media, its consequences, and how and why it has become a necessary component of daily life.

Students closely examine cultural items such as books, television shows, music, and advertisements to investigate the effects of media on culture and social structure. Students gain the ability to examine the social meanings of cultural items by employing a variety of theoretical frameworks.