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A Holistic Approach to University Curriculum: Universiti Malaysia Sabah

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  • Mansur, Kasim
  • Jubok, Zainodin

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In this era of globalisation, most university curriculum requires new sets of settings and arrangements. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is no exception. Multi-disciplinary, academic degree-granting programme in UMS have been designed for students and faculties as the basis in ensuring a harmonious existence within and outside the campus. Most of the curriculum in UMS is designed to promote the understanding of universal values and traditions consistent with the quest for global peace and human solidarity. UMS not only provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for scholars and practitioners involved in conflict resolution but also play its role as a peace builder; giving humanitarian and economic assistance. To bring about peace and harmony amongst students of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, UMS has two components: one is the orientation-training programme for all the new students and the other is the year–round practical training, character building and curriculum development programmes. This paper examines how the forces of globalisation have transformed its curriculum and raised new challenges to our existing institutions in promoting peace and intercultural harmony among students and staff alike.

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  • Mansur, Kasim & Jubok, Zainodin, 2009. "A Holistic Approach to University Curriculum: Universiti Malaysia Sabah," MPRA Paper 13267, University Library of Munich, Germany.
  • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:13267
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    1. Mansur, Kasim & Kasim, Mohd. Yusof & Ahmad, Abd. Razak, 2009. "Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS): Towards Maximizing the potential of its Human Resource Development (HRD)," MPRA Paper 13431, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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      Curriculum; Harmony; University; Peace; Malaysia;
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      • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General

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