FACULTY OF MAJOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

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WELCOME TOFACULTY OF MAJOR LANGUAGESTUDIES

CONTENTSWelcome to FPBUWhy study at FPBU?Career prospectsDegree CoursesYour study experience at USIMApplication and AdmissionContact Us

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The Faculty of Major Language Studies (FPBU) emphasizes the importance of possessing multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise and this vision is materialized in our degree programmes. The Faculty was established in 2004 with the first intake of Bachelor of Arabic Language and Communication in the academic session of 2005/2006.

The programme emphasizes the combination of two important subject matters; which are Arabic Language and Communication. We are also offering Bachelor of Education (Islamic education) programme that accentuates the combination of Islamic education and Education.

Here, teaching and learning are intertwined with the integration of Naqli (Revealed knowledge) and Aqli (Human knowledge) as well as extensive research in critical areas in language and education.

“...teaching and learning are intertwined with the integration of Naqli (Revealed knowledge) and Aqli (Human knowledge) as well as extensive research in critical areas in language and education.”

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AISHAH SUKAIMIJournalistGraduate of Bachelor in Arabic and Communication

“As a journalist, I often report current issues including matters relating to religion and Islam. As a graduate who have learned Arabic and journalism including subjects such as Quran and Sunnah, it gives me an advantage to give a more holistic news reports to be presented to the public at large. It thus proves that the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge at USIM empowers and helps graduates in the real world of working environment.”

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Faculty of Major Language Studies

WHY STUDY AT FACULTY OF MAJOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

The Integration of Naqli and Aqli KnowledgeThe faculty aims to be the central reference centre in Asia as well as the world in terms of the integration of Naqli and Aqli in the development of language and education. Ultimately, the faculty aims to produce graduates and researchers who are knowledgeable, skilled and professional in the field of language studies that would contribute to the development of local, national and global citizens.

In addition, the expected language learning can be open to researches and educators to study research and disseminate relevant knowledge, thus allowing USIM to produce human

resources that are global, confident and competitive. Mastery of various languages enables students to study and learn the culture and civilization, and create a tolerant nation, dynamic, visionary and high-minded hopes and aspirations according to the government in making Malaysia a developed and competitive country.

Innovative Teachingand LearningFPBU focuses on courses and curricular activities that are relevant to the industry’s requirement. The faculty is dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders in Arabic and communication, as well as Islamic education and education. We utilize a student-centred learning approach with continuous updates on the quality and

relevancy of our curriculum. The faculty is committed to producing promising and excellent students with Islamic principles reflecting from the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge as stated in the university’s philosophy.

Novel Research AreaDynamic changes in the global and regional economy have taken place that has impacted the society in a massive way. Such changes are seen as the driver for faculty members to be innovative in teaching and learning activities as well as provide direction for researchable areas. Novel and invaluable research outcome are always emphasized by academics in fulfilling the national agenda of transforming Malaysia into the region’s Islamic Finance Hub.

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Graduates in Bachelor of Arabic Language and Communication have wide career opportunities. One can work as academicians, researchers, language consultants, module writers and editors. Graduates can also venture into communication fields as reporters, customer service, copy editors; public relation officers and corporate communication executives. Graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate degree will have an option to continue studies in Arabic Language or Communication or a combination of both offered at the faculty.

Graduates in Bachelor of Education (Islamic education) have wide career opportunities. One can work as teachers, academicians, researchers, language consultants, curriculum designers, module writers and editors. Graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate degree will have an option to continue studies in Education or Islamic education or a combination of both.

Graduates of Master in Arabic and Communication prepares students for careers either in private or government sectors.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSLATION (ITNM), MINISTRY OF TOURISM, BERNAMA, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BERhAD, BANK MUAMALAT MALAYSIA BERhAD, KUwAIT FINANCE hOUSE MALAYSIA, AL-RAJhI BANK MALAYSIA, UIAM, UKM, UPM, KUIS.

GRADUATES OF MASTER IN ARABIC AND COMMUNICATION PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS EITHER IN PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT SECTORS :

GREAT CAREER PROSPECT

These organizations regard the programme

as parallel to the current needs of management

and administration with language skills

and expertise.

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Faculty of Major Language Studies

DEGREES AT A GLANCEUNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Arabic and Communication with (hons) Credit hours: 149Program lengths: 4 – 6 years

Bachelor of Education (Islamic education) with honours Credit hours: 138 Program length: 4 – 6 years

Bachelor of Arabic and Communication with honoursBachelor of Arabic Language and Communication is the first programme offered by Faculty of Major Language Studies. The curriculum is designed into three phases to ensure holistic that includes the learning of theories of subject matter as well as soft skills that develop the student graduate employability attributes.

Phase I (Generic courses)At the first stage of learning, students will learn generic subjects such as Ethnic Relations, Islamic and Asia Civilisations, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving as a basis for their studies and life in the modern society. In upholding the integration of Naqli and Aqli , students will take subjects such as Halaqah studies, Sirah Rasul, Introduction to Qiraat and Hafazan , Information and Communication Technology, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Research Methodology. Learning these subjects will assist the students to understand praxis through Islamic paradigms.

In the quest of ensuring graduates that possess multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise, students from the faculty have to

take six credits of the English language subjects. They also will have the options to take electives such as Mandarin and French.

Phase II (Arabic Language)The second phase focuses in strengthening the students’ knowledge in Arabic language. The faculty offers subjects such as Balaghah, Tatbiqat Sarfiyyah, Tatbiqat Nahwiyyah, Tadhawwuq Adabiy, Maajim wa Masadir Arabiyyah, Maharat al-Tarjamah, Aswat wa Lahajat Arabiyyah and Baht Ilmiy that would enhance the students’ Arabic language abilities.

Phase III (Communication)The third phase of the programme ensures students would have the expertise in another subject matter which is Communication areas. The faculty offers subjects such as Creative Media Writing, Principles of Journalism, Text Production, Intercultural Communication, Communication Laws, News and Feature Writing. Through this the students would have the opportunity to integrate their knowledge of the Arabic Language in practice.

Bachelor of Education (Islamic education) with honoursBachelor of Education (Islamic Education) with Honours is a programme planned by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and implemented by USIM in the year 2007. The curriculum is designed into three phases to ensure holistic that includes the learning of theories of subject matter as well as soft skills that develop the student graduate employability attributes.

Phase I (Generic courses)At the first stage of learning, students will learn generic subjects such as Ethnic Relations, Islamic and Asia Civilisations, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving as a basis for their studies and life in the modern society. In upholding the integration of Naqli and Aqli, students will take subjects such as Halaqah studies, Sirah Rasul, Introduction to Qiraat and Hafazan , Information and Communication Technology, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Research Methodology. Learning these subjects will assist the students to understand practices through Islamic paradigms.

In the quest of ensuring graduates that possess multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise, students from the faculty have to take six credits of the English language subjects. They also will have the options to

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FOR GCE ’A’ LEVEL / STPM/ STAM HOLDERS OR EQUIVALENT

FOR MATRICULATION/ DIPLOMA HOLDER OR EQUIVALENTS

A pass at the SPM/ GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent with at least :

• STPM / STAM / GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent and recognized by USIM Senate; and At least CGPA 2.00 or equivalent; or Jayyid and above or equivalent; and

• Credit in English Language subject at least at ’O’ Level degree; AND

• Fluent in English Language equivalent to MUET Band 2 and above; or IELTS Band 4.0 and above or obtained 510 score (PBT)/180 score (CBT)/64 score (IBT) and above in TOEFL or any equivalent tests proficiency recognized by USIM Senate; and

• A credit in Arabic Communication and Language / Higher Arabic Language or equivalents; and

• Credit in ONE (1) subject relating to Islamic Studies; and

• Credit in at least ONE (1) subject relating to the program applied (based on the special requirement of the program applied); and

• Financial statement / scholarship statement to USIM.

A pass at the SPM/ GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent with at least :

• Matriculation / Diploma Certificate or equivalent and recognized by USIM Senate; and

• At least 2.50 CGPA and above for Diploma graduate; or

• At least 2.00 CGPA and above for Matriculation graduate; and

• Credit in English Language subject at least at ’O’ Level degree; AND

• Fluent in English Language equivalent to MUET Band 2 and above; or IELTS Band 4.0 and above or obtained 510 score (PBT)/180 score (CBT)/64 score (IBT) and above in TOEFL or any equivalent tests proficiency recognized by USIM Senate; and

• A credit in Arabic Communication and Language / Higher Arabic Language or equivalents; and

• Credit in ONE (1) subject related to Islamic Studies; and

• Credit in at least ONE (1) subject related to the program applied (based on the special requirement of the program applied); and Financial statement / scholarship statement to USIM.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ThE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

take electives such as Mandarin and French.

Phase II (Islamic education)The second phase focuses in strengthening the students’ knowledge in Arabic language. The faculty offers subjects such as Ulum al-Quran, Ulum al-Hadith, Tatbiqat Nahwiyyah, Tatbiqat Sarfiyyah, Pengajian Hadith, Tadhawwuq Adabiy, Bahasa Arab Komunikasi dan Kebudayan,Tafsir al-Quran and Tarannum that would enhance the students’ knowledge on Islamic education.

Phase III (Education)The third phase of the programme ensures students would have the expertise in another subject matter which is education. The faculty offers subjects such as Pendidikan Tilawah al-Quran, Psikologi Bilazim, Pendidikan Kreatif, Rekabentuk dan Penghasilan Bahan Pengajaran, Psikologi Pendidikan, Sosiologi dalam Pendidikan, Teknologi dan Inovasi dalam Pendidikan dan Kurikulum dan Pedagogi Pendidikan Islam. Through these the students would have the opportunity to integrate their knowledge of the Islamic education in education.

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Faculty of Major Language Studies

GRADUATE PROGRAMMEThe faculty offers Masters in the areas of Arabic and communication, and PhD programmes in the areas of English language and Education, Educational Methodology, Teaching Arabic as a Second Language, Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching of Arabic for Non-native Speakers, Testing, Measurement and Evaluation, Arabic Linguistic Studies, Educational Pedagogy, Educational Management, Al-Quran translation and transliteration, Arabic Morphology and Grammar, Pengajian Linguistik Arab, Arabic Rhetorics, Islamic Education, Technology in Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Arabic Phonetics and others.

For full details on the graduate programmes including admission processes and fee structures, please visit http://cgs.usim.edu.my/en

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADUATE STUDIES

Master Degree• Suitable Bachelor’s degree with Honors

and CGPA greater or equal to 2.75 from USIM; or

• Suitable Bachelor’s degree with Honors CGPA greater or equal to 2.75 from another institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate; or

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor degree and relevant professional experience recognized by the Senate.

•Doctorate/Doctor of Philosophy Degree• Suitable Master’s degree with good grades

from USIM; or• Suitable Master’s degree with good grades

from another institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master degree and relevant professional experience that is recognised by the Senate; or

• Master degree candidates that are recommended by the Graduates Studies Committee to convert their study to Doctoral programme with the Senate’s approval.

By Coursework

Master in Arabic and Communication

By Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Doctor of Philosophy (English Language Studies)

Doctor of Philosophy (Arabic Language Studies)

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We are continually investing in our grounds, buildings and facilities to ensure that you have only the best surroundings in which to live and study.

We are proud of our 254 hectares university campus, which is strategically situated at Bandar Baru, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan approximately 20 minutes by car from the Kuala Lumpur international airport and 40 minutes’ drive to downtown Kuala Lumpur.

The USIM Chancellery building is one of the iconic landmarks of the University. This building is inspired by Islamic architectures, with onions-shaped dome as its most highlighted features. From the bird’s eye view, the building which consists of three building complexes forms the letter ‘U’ and facing towards the sacred house of the Kaaba in Mecca.

YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE Global Open Access Learning

SystemAt USIM, you will benefit from access to the GOALS (Global Open Access Learning System), which is a comprehensive and flexible e-learning platform that is designed to provide students and lecturers with a single dashboard that integrate information, administration, teaching & learning, communication and support services.GOALS provide a seamless growth path from the basic function of delivering online courses, to the creation and administration of online communities right up to the management of teaching and learning for the entire online campuses.

Soft SkillsAs a USIM student, you will be part of the university vision to produce graduates who possess noble values. Besides university and program courses, there are diversity curriculum courses which are focused on developing major soft skills, namely Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Learning and Information Management, Entrepreneurial Skills, Professional Ethics and Moral and Leadership Skills. These courses provide spaces for acquiring knowledge and skills through experiential and practical learning. There are three core programs, namely VOLUNTEERISM, CULTURE and SPORTS

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Faculty of Major Language Studies

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONWe are looking for students who possess positive attitudes, active, who have the ability and motivation to benefit from our courses and who will make a valued contribution to the faculty and the university. We welcome applications from all over the world and it is our aim to make the process as seamless as possible.

For full details on the programs we offer and detailed entrance requirements, visit http://fpbu.usim.edu.my

For Malaysian candidates, applications for full-time undergraduate study are made via http://upu.mohe.gov.my

For international candidates, the full details of entrance requirements, application processes and fees for undergraduate programs are available at http://bpa.usim.edu.my/en/studies-info/international-student

For full details on the graduate programs, including admission processes and fee structures, visit http://cgs.usim.edu.my/en

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Visiting usIf you wish to make an informal visit to USIM prior to applying here, you are welcome to do so. Please contact us in advance if you wish to visit the department and we will do our best to assist

Contact usFACULTY OF MAJOR LANGUAGE STUDIESUniversiti Sains Islam MalaysiaBandar Baru Nilai, Nilai71800, Negeri SembilanTel : +606-798 6753 / 6754 / 6828Fax : +06-798 6750 / 6755

For international student enquiries, please contact:USIM ‘Alamiyyah (International Centre), Universiti Sains Islam MalaysiaBandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIATel : +606-797-8630 / 8652Fax : +606-797-8650Email : alamiyyah@usim.edu.my

You can also follow us through our social media channels, all of which can be accessed via http://www.usim.edu.my/en

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