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Name of Course INTRODUCTION TO LIFE ETHICS / PENGENALAN KEPDA ETHIKA KEHIDUPAN

Course Code MPU

Names of ARI OM NAMASHIVAYA

academic staff BA (Hons), Dip. Edu, M.Edu (Psy & Counselling )Malaya University
(Qualification) LLB (Hons), CLP Malaya
Rationale for This course subject allows student to make moral decision on everyday life issues and
inclusion of problems. The subject would allow the students examine their daily act i.e conduct and
course in allow them to analyse and decide as the act is right or wrong base on reasoning and other
programme moral theories and values. The process of decision making involves critical thinking such
as analyzing and evaluating. Generally this subject would create moral thinking culture
and moral maturity among students and younger generation.

Semester and According to the scheduling of each individual programme

year offered
Total student L = lecture L T P O Total Guided &
learning time T = tutorial Independent Learning
(SLT) P = practical 30 50 80
O = others
Credit value 2

Pre-requisite None
(if any)
Learning Upon successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
outcomes 1. Make clear and precise decision related to moral life issues and problems.
2. Examine and evaluate what is right and wrong act which will govern their daily
conduct.
3. Create moral consciousness among students.
4. Create thinking society on deciding human act and behavior.

Transferable 1. Communication skills

skills 2. Interpersonal skills
3. Intrapersonal skills
4. Thinking skills

Teaching- 1. Authentic learning

learning and 2. Blended learning
assessment 3. Independent study
strategy 4. Formative assessment
5. Summative assessment

Synopsis The course equips students with the basic awareness and knowledge on moral reasoning.
Students are taught to understand the basic thought process of moral philosophy and
reasoning on deciding what act is right and wrong.

Mode of Lectures, self-study, fieldwork/research, practical assignments.

delivery
Assessment Method %

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methods and Continuous Assessment 60

types (Tests 20%, Assignments 40%)
Final Examination 40
Content outline # Topic/Content Lecture Tutorial Practical/ Research/ Final
of the projects Self- Study Exam
course/module
and the SLT per
topic
1 Introduction to 2
Moral Philosophy /
Reasoning for life
2 Moral Theories 4 2
3 Life Ethics 2 2
4 Value and life 3 2
5 Moral Person and 3 2
life
6 Moral Dilemma and 3 2
decision making in
life
7 Role of Religion, 6 6
Culture and Belief
system in human life
8 Moral Development 4 2
in life
9 Global or Universal 3 2
moral life
Coursework & Tests 2
Continuous
assessment Projects 4 19
Assignments
Final 1
examination
Hours per 30 4 45 1
academic activity
Total hours: 80
Main  Kapoor, J.R, Dlabay L.R & Hughes R.J (2013) Focus on Personal Finance.
references McGraw Hill (International Edition), 4th Edition.

Additional  Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (2010) Money Sense – Getting
references Smart with Your Money, AKPK.
 McKeown, W., Kerry, M., Olynyk, M, & Beal D. (2012) Financial Planning. John
Wiley & Sons, Australia.
 Gitman, L.J, Joehnk, M.D., & Billingsley, R.S (2013) Personal Financial
Planning. Cengage Learning, 13th Edition.
 Kasipillai, J. (2013) A Guide to Malaysian Taxation. McGraw-Hill Education. 2nd
Edition. Shah Alam, Malaysia.
 CCH Master Tax Guide, latest edition.

Other -
Additional

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