Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014

Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1

UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA
FACULTY OF SYARIAH AND LAW
BACHELOR OF FIQH AND FATWA (HONS)


1

Name of Course


Legal System in Malaysia
2 Course Code

LAE1012
3 Instructor


4 Rational for the Inclusion of the
Course in the Programme


To introduce the students with the basic principles of
Malaysian law as well as the constitutional theories and its
practice in the country.

5 Semester and Year offered

Semester1 (Year 1)
6 Student Learning Time
Face to face Independent Learning Formal Assessment Total
Teacher
Centered
Student
Centered
Learning
Non face to face Revision Asssessment
Preparation
Continuous
Assessment
Final
Exam
Lecture T O
28 14 4 4 17 1 3 3

74



7 Credit Value

2 (74 / 40 = 1.85)
8 Pre-requisite (if any)

None
9 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students should have
the ability to:
Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1


1. Explain the basic aspects of legal system in
Malaysia(LO1-CT4-K4);

2. Apply the basic knowledge of the legal system in their
future undertaking especially career (LO3-PS3-P5);

3. Instil certain required soft skills i.e. communication,
critical thinking, leadership and teamwork through
various learning exercise and activities (LO5-TS4-A5).

10 Transferable skills

Students should be able to develop good written and
interpersonal communication, team work and leadership,
problem solving through a process of lectures and tutorials.
11 Teaching-Learning and
Assessment Strategy

Teaching-learning strategy:
The course will be taught through a combination of formal
lectures, exercises, group work, using authentic materials,
informal activities and various references. Practical experience
and collaborative teamwork will be fostered throughout the
course. The use of examination and internal reporting assessment
will assess the students ability to apply theoretical concepts in
context.

Assessment strategy:
Formative
Summative
12 Synopsis

This course comprises the study on historical development of law
in Malaysia, the sources of laws and their hierarchy as well as
application in our legal system context. Besides focusing on the
federal constitution, judicial system and available legal service are
also covered.

13 Mode of Delivery Lecture, tutorial, class discussion, mini seminar and presentation.
14 Assessment Methods and
Types

Item Percentage
1. Mid semester exam 15%
2. Assignment 10%
3 Presentation 15%
4 Final examination 60%
Total: 100%




15 Mapping of the Course
Learning Outcome/Module to
the Programme Learning
Outcomes

Refer to attachment




Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1

16 Content Outline and the SLT per Topic
Week Topic
1
Introduction
Introduction to Malaysian Legal System
Overview of the Course Outline

2
Malaysian Legal History
Malaysia up to 1824
The Straits Settlements and the Introduction of English Law
The Malay States
Sabah & Sarawak

3-4
The Constitutions
Constitutional History
The Federal Constitution
Conference of Rulers
Separation of Powers
The Legislature

5
The Sources of Malaysian Law
Sources of Malaysian law: written and unwritten law
English law as a source of law

6-7
Islamic Law
Historical background
Islam in contemporary Malaysia
Freedom of religion and Islam
Administration of Islamic law

8-9
Legislation and subsidiary legislation
Legislation
Interpretation
The legislative process
Subsidiary Legislation

10
Emergency Powers
Proclamation of Emergency
Termination of Emergency
Emergency Laws

11-12
Fundamental Liberties
Fundamental Liberties
Freedom of religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Person

Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
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13-14
Administration of Justice
Courts of Justice: Organisation and jurisdictions
Bodies with specialized Jurisdiction
Legal Aid

17 Main references

1. Federal Constitution

2. Wu Min Aun. (2005). The Malaysian Legal System. 3
rd
Edition. Petaling
Jaya: Pearson Malaysian Sdn Bhd

18 Additional
references

1. Shad Saleem Faruqi (2008) Document of Destiny: The Constitution of
the Federation of Malaysia. First Edition. Selangor: Star Publications
(Malaysia) Berhad;
2. Wan Arfah Hamzah & Ramly Bulan (2005) An Introduction to the
Malaysian Legal System. Third Edition. Shah Alam: Penerbit Fajar Bakti;
3. Ahmad Ibrahim & Ahilemah Joned (1995) Malaysian Legal System.
Second Edition. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka;
4. Sharifah Suhana Ahmad. (1999) Malaysian Legal System. Kuala Lumpur :
Malayan Law Journal;
5. Noor Aziah Mohd Awal (2003) Sistem Perundangan di Malaysia. Kuala
Lumpur: International Law Books Services;
6. Abdul Aziz Bari & Farid Sufian Shuaib (2006), Constitution of Malaysia:
Text and Commentary, Second Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall;
7. Farid Sufian Shuaib (2003) Power and Jurisdiction of Syariah Courts,
Malayan Law Journal;
8. Farid Sufian Shuaib (2001), Administration of Islamic Law in Malaysia,
Malayan Law Journal.

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Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1

eCOURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES, DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

Course Learning
Outcomes
Compliance to PO Teaching &
Learning
Activities (TLAs)
Assessment Tasks (ATs)
PO1
LO1
PO2
LO2
PO3
LO3
PO4
LO4
PO5
LO5
PO6
LO6
PO7
LO7
PO8
LO8
PO9
LO9

K CTPS CS TS EM LL KK LS
Explain the
basic aspects
of legal system
in Malaysia;
3 Classroom lecture
and discussion


Written test
Presentation
Apply the basic
knowledge of
the legal
system in their
future
undertaking
especially
career;
3 Lecture, Tutorials
and Presentation



Instructor evaluation of the
presentation
Instil certain
required soft
skills i.e.
communication,
critical thinking,
leadership and
teamwork
through various
learning
exercise and
activities.
3 Assignments

Instructor evaluation of the
assignment
Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1

LESSON PLAN

Pembelajaran Bersemuka (PB)

Aktiviti Pembelajaran Kendiri


Penilaian Formal
Jumlah
JPP
Pembelajaran
Berpusatkan
Pensyarah
Pembelajaran
Berpusatkan Pelajar
Pembelajaran Tak
Bersemuka (PTB)
atau SCL spt.
manual, tugasan,
modul, dll.

Ulangkaji
Persediaan
Penilaian
Penilaian
Berterusan
Peperiksaan
Mid Term
Peperiksaan
Akhir
Syarahan Amali/
Tutorial
Aktiviti
SCL

1

Introduction

2 1 0 0 1 4

2

Malaysian Legal
History

2 1 0 0 2 5

3

The Constitutions

4 2 1 1 2 10

4

The Sources of
Malaysian Law

2 1 0 0 2 1 1 7

5

Islamic Law

4 2 1 1 2 10

6

Legislation and
subsidiary legislation

4 2 0 0 2 8

7

Emergency Powers

2 1 1 1 2 1 8

8

Fundamental Liberties

4 2 1 1 2 10
Name of Faculty: Faculty of Syariah and Law Year: 2014
Name of Program: Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa (Hons) Revision: 1/1




9

Administration of
Justice

4 2 0 0 2 1 3 12
Jumlah JPP 74
74/40
= 1.85
(2CH)


Kredit Notional 74/ 40 =
1.85
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