Ministry of Higher Education Putrajaya, Department of Higher Education (2010) Future Direction of Language Education in Malaysia. Documentation. PENERBIT UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Bangi, Selangor.
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Future Direction of Language Education in Malaysia starts by tracing the beginning of language education at tertiary level from the setting up of the Department of Languages in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malaya in 1966 to the present. The rich past and present experiences are invaluable resources that can be used to chart the future direction of the national language education agenda to produce employable graduates both for the local and global workplaces in line with the objectives of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (2007). This study compiles and examines a comprehensive database of language programmes pertaining to Languages, Linguistics and Literature offered in the different universities in the country to provide MOHE as well as the public with an overview of the discipline of language encompassing Malay (as the national language), English (as the country’s second language), and other languages. In doing so, the study highlights three main categories of language education in Malaysia i.e. language proficiency courses; language programmes; and programmes for teaching languages as a platform to understand where language programmes stand in the system. The methodology employed involves collecting data on all the different language programmes offered, market survey results and tracer studies of graduates to determine their relevance and effectiveness. Comparisons are made to show the similarities and differences of the programmes among the local universities as well as with foreign universities. Most importantly, the strengths of the programmes are highlighted to indicate the relevance of these programmes in the job market. Graduates of English and Malay languages do not have problem securing employment whether in the public or private sector while graduates of other languages are still able to secure jobs. There are various challenges facing language practitioners in the country. Many are still not aware of the wide scope of the discipline of language as most relate it merely to the teaching and learning of languages. Furthermore, practitioners within the discipline need to develop areas in language studies in line with the current needs. Currently, the country lacks experts in the areas of Linguistics and Literature and not much has been done to address this issue. The study of language has its established place in the Malaysian system, but from a national point of view, it is much more than just an academic subject. Language is a national issue in several aspects. Language and Linguistics need to be viewed as an academic discipline for its success while Language Studies need to be viewed by its contribution to the Malaysian economy. The contributions of the discipline of Language go beyond what is seen in classrooms as Language plays a vital role in nation building. Due recognition should be accorded to the discipline of Language in terms of research scholarship and studentships. Laporan ini diterbitkan oleh Penerbit UKM untuk Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Documentation) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Language education |
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Government Publication > Goverment organizations |
| Depositing User: | Salina Shamshuri |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Oct 2018 03:09 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Oct 2018 03:09 |
| URI: | http://odlsystem2.utm.my/id/eprint/1786 |
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