This course explains the concept of ethics from different civilizational perspectives. It aims to identify the system, level of development, progress and culture of a nation in strengthening social cohesion. In addition, discussions related to contemporary issues in economic, political, social, cultural and environmental aspects from the perspective of ethics and civilization can produce moral and professional students. The application of high-impact educational practices (HIEPs) that are appropriate are used in the delivery of this course. At the end of this course students will be able to relate ethics and civic-minded citizenship.
1. Introduction to the Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization in the Malaysian Pattern
1.1) Introduction to Ethics and Civilization
1.2) Timeline of Ethics and Civilization based on Precolonial, Colonial and Postcolonial
1.3) A Framework for Analyzing Malaysian-style Ethics and Civilization through history, social structure and biography (narrative)
1.4) Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization by level – Individual, Family, Community, and society (local and global)
1.5) Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization according to the context of Society, Country and Market
2. Concept of Ethics and Civilization
2.1) Tracing the movement of ideas and practices of ethics and world civilization
2.2) Concept of Ethics
2.3) A history of European thought, from the period before, during and after the Enlightenment
2.4) Perspectives on religion and belief
2.5) Colonialism and Post-Colonialism
2.6) The concept of civilization
2.7) Colonialism and Post-Colonialism
2.8) East and West
2.9) Perspectives on religion and belief
3. Ethics and Civilization in a Diversity Society
3.1) The Formation of Ethics and Civilization in a Diversity Society
3.2) Ethics and Civilization Components:
3.3) Geo-physical environment
3.4) Society and demographics
3.5) Economics and Markets
3.6) Philosophy and Thought
3.7) Malacca Straits Diversity Arena
3.8) Universal Heritage and Digitization
4. Strengthening Malaysia's National Unity
4.1) Unity: The Desired Goal
4.2) Moment of Unity - Moment of Difference
4.3) Integration: Levels Achieved
4.4) National Unity
4.5) Social Cohesion -Social Deficit
4.6) National Ethos
4.7) Consolidation: A Process Underway
4.8) Ethnicity - Levels of Ethnicity, Ethnic Boundaries, Cross-Ethnic Social Relations
4.9) Consolidation Tools – Bargaining, Negotiation and Mediation
5. Construction of Plural Civilization in Malaysia
5.1) The social history of the influence of world civilization in the construction of nation states
5.2) Concept of Nation and Nation
5.3) The Concept and Formation of the Nation State in the Malaysian meld
5.4) The Diversity of "Dream Nation" Ideas and Debates
6. The Constitution as a Site of Integration and a Vehicle of Ethics and Civilization in Malaysia
6.1) History, Definitions and Concepts of the Constitution
6.2) Constitution as Pillar and Site of Integration
6.3) Integration Site Concept, Requirements and appreciation
6.4) Three Levels of Site Integration:
6.5) Macro (Top to Bottom): Role of Government - Federal Constitution, Malaysia Plan, Neighbour Pillar
6.6) Meso (Bottom Up): Role of NGOs – distribute/monitor development
6.7) Micro (Grassroots Initiative): People's Role - Street Wedding
6.8) The Federal Constitution: Challenges of Current Interpretation
7. Information and Communication Technology Driving National Unity in Malaysia
7.1) Evolution and Globalization of Technology
7.2) Concept of Human Relations and Technology
7.3) Ethics and Civilization in the Use of ICT
7.4) ICT National Integration Strengthening Site
7.5) Current ICT Issues
8. The Role of Ethics and Civilization in Supporting Social Responsibility in Malaysia
8.1) Daily Definitions and Authorities
8.2) The Role of Ethics and Civilization in Supporting Social Responsibility
8.3) National Awareness in Social Responsibility
8.4) Social Responsibility Domestically and Abroad
8.5) Voluntariness
9. The Challenge of Sustainability of Ethics and Civilization in Malaysia
9.1) A Framework for Analyzing Diversity Societies and Nation States
9.2) Social deficit
9.3) Governance and Development
9.4) Black Economy and corruption
9.5) Managing the Sustainable Development Goals and Shared Prosperity Vision
9.6) National Sustainability Through Ethics and Civilization
9.7) Harmonize national and international experience