BACKGROUND

This 30-hour course introduces a basic repertoire of spoken Bahasa Melayu and some central aspects of Malay culture and tradition. The emphasis of the program is on communication practice in a range of situational contexts that have immediate concern to them, for instance talking about family, relating one’s personal life and experiences in valuing Malay culture, asking for and giving directions, purchasing goods and ordering meals. Authentic materials are used to enhance understanding. First-hand discovery of the Malay culture with a host family as well as fieldtrips to selected places enable the participants to appreciate the traditional and modern culture of Malay in Malaysia.

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the program, participants will be able to

1. Communicate using simple Malay for rudimentary conversation, e.g. facts about themselves and their daily routines
2. Ask for and give simple directions to get around
3. Negotiate simple transactions, e.g. in the market, paying for taxi fare

THEMES

• My family, friends and I
• Malay culture and traditions
• Directions
• Numbers

FEES