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GUIDE TO COURSES

OFFERED

BY

CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL

LANGUAGES (CIL)

ACADEMIC SESSION 2015/ 2016

CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES ACADEMIC SESSION

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FOREWORD

CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome to Universiti Malaysia Perlis. We at the Centre for International

Languages (CIL) are thrilled that you will be joining our UniMAP family. As a

new student, you are bound to have many questions. So, we hope this guidebook

will provide you with the information you need about language courses offered at

CIL as well as assistance in language course selection and registration throughout

your study at this university.

Please use this guidebook as your main reference.

We wish you all the best.

Thank you.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UVA 111 Foundation English

UVW 211 English for General Purposes

UVW 312 Technical Communication

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UVW 313 English For Academic Purposes 9

UVW 410 University Malay Language 10

UVW 110 Basic Malay Language 10

UVW114 Mandarin I 12

UVW 214 Mandarin II 13

UVW 314 Mandarin III 14

UVW 414 Mandarin IV 15

UVW 115 Thai 1 15

UVW 215 Thai II 16

UVW 315 Thai III 16

UVW 415 Thai IV 17

UVW 116 Arabic I 18

UVW 216 Arabic II 19

UVW 316 Arabic III 20

UVW 416 Arabic IV 20

UVW 117 Japanese I 21

UVW 217 Japanese II 22

UVW 317 Japanese III 23

UVW 417 Japanese IV 24

UVW 118 German I

UVW 218 German II

UVW 318 German III

UVW 418 German IV

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UVW 119 Korean I 27

UVW 219 Korean II 28

UVW 319 Korean III

UVW 419 Korean IV

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Curriculum Pathway (English Language Courses) 31


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Important Reminders 32

Contact Us (Registration Inquiries) 33


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LANGUAGE COURSES OFFERED BY CIL

COURSE

CODE

COURSE(S)

UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE COURSES

1 UVA 111

UVA 111

Bahasa Inggeris Asas

Foundation English

2 UVW 211

UVW 211

Bahasa Inggeris Umum

English for General Purposes

3 UVW 110

UVW 110

Bahasa Melayu Asas

Basic Malay Language

5 UVW 312

UVW 312

Bahasa Inggeris untuk Komunikasi Teknikal

English for Technical Communication

6 UVW 313

UVW 313

Bahasa Inggeris Akademik

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

7 UVW 410

UVW 410

Bahasa Melayu Universiti

University Malay Language

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

8 UVW 114

UVW 114

Bahasa Mandarin I

Mandarin I

9 UVW 214

UVW 214

Bahasa Mandarin II

Mandarin II

10 UVW 314

UVW 314

Bahasa Mandarin III

Mandarin III

11 UVW 414

UVW 414

Bahasa Mandarin IV

Mandarin IV

12 UVW 115

UVW 115

Bahasa Thai I

Thai I

13 UVW 215

UVW 215

Bahasa Thai II

Thai II

14 UVW 315

UVW 315

Bahasa Thai III

Thai III

15 UVW 415

UVW 415

Bahasa Thai IV

Thai IV

16 UVW 116

UVW 116

Bahasa Arab I

Arabic I

17 UVW 216

UVW 216

Bahasa Arab II

Arabic II


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Table 1.0: Language courses offered by CIL

18 UVW 316

UVW 316

Bahasa Arab III

Arabic III

19 UVW 416

UVW 416

Bahasa Arab IV

Arabic IV

20 UVW 117

UVW 117

Bahasa Jepun I

Japanese I

21 UVW 217

UVW 217

Bahasa Jepun II

Japanese II

22 UVW 317

UVW 317

Bahasa Jepun III

Japanese III

23 UVW 417

UVW 417

Bahasa Jepun IV

Japanese IV

24 UVW 118

UVW 118

Bahasa Jerman I

German I

25 UVW 218

UVW 218

Bahasa Jerman II

German II

26 UVW 318

UVW 318

Bahasa Jerman III

German III

27 UVW 418

UVW 418

Bahasa Jerman IV

German IV

28 UVW 119

UVW 119

Bahasa Korea I

Korean I

29 UVW 219

UVW 219

Bahasa Korea II

Korean II

30 UVW 319

UVW 319

Bahasa Korea III

Korean III

31 UVW 419

UVW 419

Bahasa Korea IV

Korean IV


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UNIVERSITY REQUIRED COURSES

UVA111/ 2 FOUNDATION ENGLISH

Course synopsis:

This is an audit course designed to help students perform effectively and competently in social and

academic contexts. The learning of language skills is integrated within a communicative approach with an

emphasis on speaking skills. It aims to raise students’ language proficiency to an intermediate level

through the use of language in different contexts.

NOTE: The course is compulsory for students who enter UniMAP with MUET Bands 1 and 2. The

two (2) units gained from this course DO NOT contribute towards units needed for graduation.

Prerequisite:

All local students must register for this course, EXCEPT those who have:

a) obtained Band 3 and above for Malaysian University English Test (MUET), or

b) passed English III (DVW 311- Cohort 2015/2016 onwards) with minimum grade C, or

c) passed English II (DUW212/DVW212- Cohort 2014/2015 and previous) with minimum grade C.

All international students must register for this course, EXCEPT those who have:

a) passed Intermediate Level or above for the IEC Course, or

b) obtained TOEFL 525/ IELTS 5.5 and above.

References:

Azar, B.S. (2003) Fundamentals of English Grammar (3rd

Edition). Englewood Cliffs,

N.J.:Prentice Hall.

Elder, J. (2003) Exercise your college reading skills. New York: McGraw Hill.

Fuchs, M., Bonner, M., & Westheimer, M. (2002) Focus on grammar: An intermediate

course for reference and practice. (2nd

Edition). New York: Longman.

Langan, J. (2008) College writing skills (7th

Edition). Singapore: McGraw Hill.

Macmillan English dictionary for advanced learners.(2011) (2nd

Edition). Oxford, United

Kingdom: Macmillan Publishers Limited. (Original work published 2002).

Reid, J.M. (2000). The process of composition (3rd

Edition). New York: Longman.

Lecturers:

1. Yuziana Yasin (Course Coordinator)

2. Rhongdara Rochanahasadin

3. Ahmad Hifzurrahman Ridzuan

4. Rom Buglosa Sales


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UVW211/ 2 ENGLISH FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

Course synopsis:

This course emphasizes on productive skills; writing and speaking by using authentic materials to help

students to become competent users of English. It aims to consolidate students’ English language

proficiency and communicative ability. This learner centered course adopts language in context, thematic

and skills-based approaches.

Prerequisite:

All local students with any of the following requirements must sit for this course:

a) obtained Band 3 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET), or

b) passed UVA111 Foundation English course with minimum grade C, or

c) passed English III (DVW311- Cohort 2015/2016) with minimum grade C, or

d) passed English II (DUW212/DVW212 - Cohort 2014/2015 and previous) with minimum grade C.

All international students with either of the following requirements must sit for this course:

a) passed Intermediate Level or above for the IEC Course, or

b) scored 2.5 – 3.5 in IELTS or 337 – 459 in TOEFL.

References:

Anthony A. et. al. (2011).Malaysian University English Test. Selangor, Malaysia: Local

Publications.

Azar, B.S. (n.d.). Understanding and using English grammar. New York: Pearson Education Inc.

Paul, C. et. al. (2011).The complete text and guide MUET. Malaysia: Arah Pendidikan Sdn. Bhd.

Renn, D. & Cameron, S. (2008). Hemispheres 1. New York: McGraw Hill.

Richards, C. et. Al. (2010).Text MUET a strategic approach. Malaysia: Pearson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Lecturers:

1. Nur Farhinaa Othman (Course Coordinator)

2. Tengku Zadora Tengku Zainal Abideen

3. Wan Safuraa Wan Osman

COMPULSORY COURSES

UVW312/ 2 ENGLISH FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Course synopsis:


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This course is designed to prepare engineering and other technical disciplinary students to achieve

confidence in extracting, evaluating and synthesizing information with a view to write good technical

documents. Various theories of technical communication will be introduced throughout this course.

Students will learn how to prepare technical documents as well as on how to write clearly and concisely.

Students will also be exposed to primary and secondary research, techniques of analyzing and interpreting

different information and applying functional organization in report writing. At the end of the semester,

students are required to formally present their research report orally.

Prerequisite:

Students must have any one of these qualifications:

a) passed UVW211 English for General Purposes with minimum grade C, or

b) obtained at least a MUET Band 4, or

c) passed English III (DVW311- Cohort 2015/2016) with minimum grade C, or

d) passed English II (DUW212/DVW212 - Cohort 2014/2015 and previous) with minimum grade

C.

References:

Blicq, R., & Moretto. (2004). Technically Write (6th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.

Ingre, D. (2003). Survivor’s guide to technical writing. Mason, OH: South Western.

Lannon, J. M., & Gurak, L. J. (2011).Technical Communication (12th Ed.). United States: Pearson.

Shafiq Hizwari Md. Hahim, Loo Shih Min, Liew Khe Li & Sri Kandy Putri Naru Abdul

Hamid Naru. (2012). Technical Communication for University Students.Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia: Pearson Malaysia.

Smith-Worthington, D., & Jefferson, S. (2011). Technical writing for success (3rd Ed.). United

States: South-Western Cengage Learning.

Lecturers:

1. Faten Khalida Khalid (Course Coordinator)

2. Liew Khe Li

3. Wan Safuraa Wan Osman

4. Nazifah Hamidun

5. Katrina Mae D. Avena

6. Wan Norhaizar Harun

7. Mohd Azrizal Mohd Salleh

UVW313/ 2 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Course synopsis:


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Using a learner-centred approach, this course is aimed at preparing business students to improve their

general academic writing skills by familiarising them with the fundamentals of academic writing. By the

end of the semester, students are required to produce an argumentative essay individually, with topics that

are related to their respective disciplines. Students are required to conduct library research; both printed

and online material such as books, journals, periodicals etc. Apart from that, students are also required to

apply the correct form of APA citation style in their essays. Although the primary focus of the course is

on writing , this course also provides substantial activities on reading and speaking. Students are required

to present their topics orally by the end of the semester.

Prerequisite:

Students must have any one of these qualifications:

a) Passed UVW211 English for General Purposes with minimum grade C, or

b) Obtained at least a MUET Band 4, or

c) Passed English III (DVW311- Cohort 2015/2016) with minimum grade C, or

d) Passed English II (DUW212/DVW212 - Cohort 2014/2015 and previous) with minimum grade

C.

References:

Bailey, S. (2011). Academic writing: A handbook for international students. (2nd

ed.). NY, USA:

Routledge.

Barry, M. (2011).Steps to academic writing. Cambridge, UK: Georgian Press.

Brandt, C. (2009). Read, research and write: Academic skills for ESL students in higher education.

Wiltshire, UK: SAGE Study Skills Series.

Chin, P., Koizumi, Y., Reid, S., Sean Wray,.& Yamazaki, Y. (2011).Academic writing skills:

Student’s book 1. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Cox, K., & Hill, D. (2011).EAP now! English for academic purposes students’ book. (2nd

ed.). NY,

USA: Pearson/Longman.

Rogers, L. (2011). DELTA academic objectives: Writing skills coursebook. ? : Delta Publishing.

Soles, D. (2009).The essential of academic writing. (2nd

ed.). Boston, USA: Wadsworth Cengage

Learning.

Lecturers:

1. Sri Kandy Putri Naru Binti Abdul Hamid Naru (Course Coordinator)

2. Prof. Dr. Harshita Aini Haroon

3. Farah Adilah Abu Bakar

4. Nur Adila Hakimi

5. Sharmini Abdullah


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UVW410/ 2 UNIVERSITY MALAY LANGUAGE

Course synopsis:

The objective of the course is to expose students to the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading

and writing. The listening and speaking skills are merged, and focus is given not only on forms and

functions, but also on pronunciation. The reading and writing skills; on the other hand, emphasize on

accuracy and grammar, structure and semantics (meaning). Topics for essay writing provide opportunity

for students to explore analysis processes, syntax and elaboration.

Prerequisite: NIL

References:

Anwar Ridhwan & Lai Choy.(2008). Kamus kata berimbuhan DAYA. Selangor: Penerbitan Minda

(M) Sdn.Bhd.

Asmah Haji Omar.(2006). Panduan wacana akademik teori dan penerapan.Kuala Lumpur: Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.(2005). Kamus Dewan (edisi ke-4). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan

Pustaka.

N.A. Salleh. (2009). Cara mudah mengenal pasti kesalahan lazim dalam bahasa Melayu. Selangor:

Perintis Books Sdn.Bhd.

Nik Safiah Karim, Farid M.Onn, Hashim Hj.Musa & Abdul Hamid Mahmood.(2006). Tatabahasa

Dewan (edisi baharu). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Samsudin Wahab. (2008). Surat, minit mesyuarat,dokumen perniagaan dan laporan. Kuala Lumpur:

PTS Professional Publishing Sdn.Bhd.

Sulaiman Masri, Abdullah Yusof & Mohd Ra’in Shaari. (2007). Bahasa Melayu: Dimensi

pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan Publications & Distributors SdnBhd.

Lecturers:

1. Siti Nurul Jannah Fital (Course Coordinator)

2. Suhaidah Said

3. Zuhairah Idrus

4. Nor Suhaila Che Pa

5. Juliana Ahmad

6. Mohd Syamril Aklmar Chek Kassim

7. Mohamad Zaki Abdul Halim

UVW110/ 2 BASIC MALAY LANGUAGE (for international students ONLY)

Course synopsis:


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The aim of this course is to develop students’ ability to use the language effectively for purposes of

practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking

and writing, and these are built on as students’ progress through their studies. The syllabus also aims to

offer insights into the culture and civilization of countries where the language is spoken, thus encouraging

positive attitudes towards language learning.

Prerequisite:

This course is compulsory for ALL international students EXCEPT students from countries where the

Malay Language is used as their national language or spoken language, e.g., Indonesia, Brunei,

Singapore.

References:

Hawkins, Joyce M. (Ed). (2006). Kamus dwibahasa Oxford Fajar Inggeris –Melayu Melayu

–Inggeris (edisi keempat). Selangor: Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd.

Noor Asliza Abdul Rahim, Abdul Jalil Ramli, Zuhairah Idrus & Suhaidah Said (2009).

Modul bahasa Melayu asas.Perlis : Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Othman Puteh, Talib Abdullah & L. Shirley (2009).Kamus bergambar (edisi kelima).

Selangor: Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd.

Suhaidah Said, Nor Suhaila Che Pa, Noor Asliza Abdul Rahim, Zuhairah Idrus &Abdul Jalil

Ramli (2012). Modul bahasa Melayu asas (edisi kedua).Perlis : Unit Penerbitan

UniMAP.

Zarina Othman, Roosfa Hashim & Rusdi Abdullah (2012).Modul komunikasi bahasa Melayu

antarabangsa. Bangi: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Lecturers:

1. Juliana Ahmad (Course Coordinator)

2. Mohd Syamril Aklmar Chek Kassim

OPTIONAL COURSES

UVW114/ 2 MANDARIN I

Course synopsis:

This course is designed to introduce students to Mandarin language. The course will cover listening,

speaking, reading and writing in spoken and written Mandarin. The students will be introduced to Pin Yin

which will help them to pronounce accurately. They will be able to read and understand short and simple


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sentences and able to write simple Chinese characters with the help of Pin Yin. Students will also learn

short and simple common daily expressions.

Prerequisite:

Students who register MUST NOT have any formal qualifications in the language at PMR/SPM level;

and MUST NOT have followed any education system which uses the language as the medium of

instruction.

References:

Lo, J. & Yih,E. (2009). Go! Chinese. Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lai, S. Y. & Lim, Y. L. (2010).Shenghuo Huayu! An Introductory Course to the Chinese

Language. Singapore: Cengage Leaning Asia Pre Ltd.

Qin, H. (2011). A Dictionary of Everyday English Metaphors (English-Chinese). Beijing:

Peking University Press.

Zhou, X. K. (2009). Dr.Zhou’s Rhymes For Learning Chinese-Book1, Beijing: Peking

University Press.

Xu, J. L. (2008). Jia You! Chinese for the Global Communication, Vol.1. Singapore:

Cengage Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lecturers:

1. Chuthamas Chittithaworn (Course Coordinator)

2. Bao Liyang

UVW214/ 2 MANDARIN II

Course synopsis:

At this level students of Mandarin Language 2 will be introduced to simple use of grammar. Students will

able to read and understand longer sentences and conversations. They will learn to write longer sentences

with the help of Pin Yin. Students will be introduced to different social contexts through the topics

covered as well as introduced to shorts Mandarin songs.

Prerequisite:

Passed Mandarin I with minimum grade C.

References:


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Lo, J. & Yih, E. (2009). Go! Chinese. Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lai, S. Y. &Lim, Y. L., (2010).Shenghuo Huayu! An introductory course to the Chinese


Qin, H. (2011). A dictionary of everyday English metaphors (English-Chinese). Beijing:


Zhu, X. K. (2009). Dr.Zhou’s rhymes for learning Chinese-Book2, Beijing: Peking

University Press.

Xu, J. L., (2008). Jia You! Chinese for the global communication, Vol.1. Singapore: Cengage

Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lecturers:


2. Bao Liyang

UVW314/ 2 MANDARIN III

Course synopsis:

At this level, students of Mandarin Language 3 will be introduced to basic business Mandarin language

used in business. Students will be able to read short paragraphs with the help of Pin Yin and able to

respond to questions from short paragraphs. Students will also able to write longer sentences with the

appropriate Chinese stroke order.

Prerequisite :

Passed Mandarin II with minimum grade C.

References:

Lo, J., & Yih, E. (2009). Go! Chinese, Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lai, S. Y.& Lim, Y. L. (2010). Shenghuo Huayu! An introductory course to the Chinese


Liu, M. (2007).BBC basic business Chinese. Beijing: Peking University Press.

Qin, H. (2011). A dictionary of everyday English metaphors (English-Chinese). Beijing:


Xu, J. L. (2008). Jia You! Chinese for the global communication (Vol.2).Singapore : Cengage


Lecturers:


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2. Bao Liyang

UVW414/ 2 MANDARIN IV

Course synopsis:

At this level, students of Mandarin Language 4 are expected to gain more vocabulary from what they

have learned from Mandarin III. The topics covered will expose students to practise Mandarin language in

business contexts. Students will be able to read and write longer sentences with appropriate grammar and

Chinese stroke order without the help of Pin Yin. Students should also be able to hold a conversation in

Mandarin especially for business purposes.

Prerequisite:

Passed Mandarin III with minimum grade C.

References:

Lo, J. & Yih, E. (2009). Go! Chinese, Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pre Ltd.

Lai, S. Y. & Lim, Y. L. (2010), Shenghuo Huayu! An Introductory Course to the Chinese


Liu, M. (2007).BBC Basic Business Chinese. Beijing: Peking University Press.

Qin, H., (2011). A Dictionary of Everyday English Metaphors (English-Chinese). Beijing:


Xu, J. L., (2008). Jia You! Chinese for the Global Communication, Vol2.Singapore: Cengage


Lecturers:


2. Bao Liyang

UVW115/ 2 THAI I

Course synopsis:

This course is designed for students who have no background in Thai language. The course will cover

listening, speaking, reading and writing in spoken and written Thai. The students will be introduced to

Thai phonetic transcriptions which will help them to pronounce with the correct tone, read and understand

short and simple sentences. Students will be able to write simple words and sentences in Thai script. They

will also learn short and simple daily expressions.

Prerequisite :


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instruction.

References :

Becker, B. P. (2003). Thai for beginners.Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Becker, B.P. (2003). Improving your Thai pronounciation. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Ponmanee, S, (2000), Learn to Read Thai. Chiangmai: Thaigreat.

Tontraseney, W. (1981).Bahasa Thai, Kuala Lumpur : Universiti Malaya.

Wiworn Kasavatana-Dohrs. (2007).Everyday Thai for beginners.Silkworn Book.

Lecturer:

1. Sareepa Jearwae (Course Coordinator)

UVW215/ 2 THAI II

Course synopsis:

At this level, students will be introduced to simple use of the grammar. Students will learn to read and

understand longer sentences and conversations about daily activities. They will learn to write longer

sentences with the help of phonetic transcription. Throughout the course, students will have more

understanding about Thai culture and practices.

Prerequisite :

Passed Thai I with minimum Grade C.

References :

Becker, B. P.(2003).Thai for Beginners. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Ponmanee, S, (2000), Learn to Read Thai. Chiangmai: Thaigreat.

Becker, B.P, (2003), Improving Your Thai Pronunciation. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Wiworn Kasavatana-Dohrs(2007)Everyday Thai for beginners. Silkworn Book.

Tontraseney, W, (1981), Bahasa Thai. Kuala Lumpur : Universiti Malaya.

Lecturer:


UVW315/ 2 THAI III


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Course synopsis :

This course will expand the use of vocabulary relating to social contexts and introduce its use in

business contexts .student will be able to read longer dialogues and paragraphs relating to social and

simple business contexts. Students will learn to write complex sentences to produce dialogues relating

to topics learned. At this level the phonetic transcription will be used only when necessary.

Prerequisite :

Passed Thai II with minimum Grade C.

References :

Becker, B. P.(2003).Thai for Beginners. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Ponmanee, S, (2000). Learn to Read Thai. Chiangmai: Thaigreat.

Becker, B.P, (2003). Improving Your Thai Pronounciation. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Wiworn Kasavatana-Dohrs.(2007). Everyday Thai for beginners.Silkworn Book.

Tontraseney, W, (1981). Bahasa Thai, Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.

Lecturer :

1. Pn. Sareepa Jearwae

UVW415/ 2 THAI IV

Course synopsis:

At this level, students are exposed to vocabulary closely related to business contexts. The topics

covered will provide students with practice using Thai language in business contexts. Students will be

able to read and write longer dialogues and short paragraphs with the correct use of grammar without

the help of phonetic transcription. Students should be able to hold a conversation in Thai especially for

business purposes.

Prerequisite:

Passed Thai III with minimum Grade C.

References:

Becker, B. P.(2003). Thai for Beginners.Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Ponmanee, S. (2000).Learn to Read Thai. Chiangmai: Thaigreat.

Becker, B.P, (2003). Improving Your Thai Pronounciation. Bangkok: Paiboon Publishing.

Tontraseney, W, (1981). Bahasa Thai. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.

Wiworn Kasavatana-Dohrs.(2007).Everyday Thai for beginners. Silkworn Book.


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Lecturer :


UVW116/ 2 ARABIC I

Course Synopsis:

This course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Arabic Language. The course covers

listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will be exposed to Arabic characters and correct

pronunciation. Students will be able to read and understand short sentences and dialogues. They will learn

basic grammar to enable them to write simple sentences in Arabic.

Prerequisite:



instruction.

References :

Abdullah Sulaiman Al-Jarbuk, Tammam Hassan Umar, Mahmud Kamil al-Naqah,

Abdullah Kamil Al-Abadi, Ali Muhammad Al-Fiqqi & Rusydi Ahmad Taimah (1984).

Taklimu al-Lughah al-Arabiyyah Lighairi al-Natiqin Biha, Al-Mamlakah al-Arabiyyah al-

Saudiyyah. Jamiah Ummu al-Quran.

Muhammad Roihan Hasbullah M.A (Hj.) (2002). Perbualan bahasa Arab untuk peringkat

rendah dan menengah.Kuala Lumpur: Pustaka Syuhada.

Sekumpulan guru-guru Bahasa Arab (1987).Al-Jadid al-Lughati al-Araabiyyah Li al-Sanah al-Ula al-

Ikdadiyah. Gombak Utara Selangor: Pustaka Markiland.

Bahasa Arab 1 (2002). Bahagian Bahasa Arab, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Pusat Bahasa &

Terjemahan).

Zaid Al-Hamid (2001). Pelajaran bahasa Arab untuk semua. Kuala lumpur: Speedy Self Study

System.

Fuad Ifram al-Bustaniy (1986). Al-Munjid Al-Tullab. Beirut, Lubnan: Darul Syarq.

Lingua Phone (2000).London: Lingua Phone Institut Limited.

Lecturers:

1. Azrie Ibrahim (Course Coordinator)

2. Dato’ Alim Panglima Hj. Mat Jahya Bin Hj. Hussin

3. PM Dato’ Dr. Syed Umar Al-Sagaf


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UVW216/ 2 ARABIC II

Course Synopsis:

At this level, students will learn basic vocabularies. Students will be exposed to more basic grammar and

sentence structures. They will also learn to read and write longer sentences and conversations about daily

activities. These will further develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Prerequisite :

Passed Arabic I with minimum Grade C.

References :

H. Ridlo. Masduki (Prof.Dr.), H.Chatibul Umam (Prof. Dr.) H. Moh. Matsna (Dr.) (2000). يت عرب ال

جامعت الب ال ط .Kuala Lumpur: Darul Ulum Press. ل

Nuhammad Akram Saaduddin (at all), (1990). لم : العربية الفصيحة ق ال

Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Ulung Sdn. Bhd. L.B.C. Publishers International Book . للناطقين بغير ها وبها

Centre.

Ishak Mohd. Rejab (Prof. Madya Dr.) (1987). Kursus bahasa Arab (Bahagian 11). Kuala Lumpur:

Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM).

Ali al-Jarim, Mustafa Amin (1966), النحى الىاضح فً قىاعد اللغة العربية , Mesir.

Elias A. Elias & Ed. E. Elias (n.d.) ,ٌالقامىس العصرٌ , عربً - انكليزMesir.

Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) , Sharif Hidayatullah , Jakarta, (1977) , نماذج ال يت ب عرب ال

. Jakarta, Indonesia: Bulan Bintang , (Penerbit dan Penyebar buku-buku Teks).

Lingua Phone (2000).London: Lingua Phone Institut Limited.

Sono Cairo Audio, VIDEO CD, (t.t.) , يت عرب غت ال ل يم ال ل ع ت ت يزي ل ج باالن ن ي تحدث لم .Cairo Egypt ,ل

Syed Umar al-Sagaf, Muhamad Khalil Hj. Ahmad dan Mohd. Abdul Rahim , Mohd. Abdul Rahman

يت ,(2000) صال يت االت عرب غت ال ل .Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka , ال

Universiti Putra Malaysia (t.t.), لمس يت ل عرب غت ال ل رة ال ثمرك ثال وى ال Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan , ت

Komunikasi.

Mustaffa Abdullah (terjemahan oleh Siti Rohaya Sarnap & Siti Sujinah Sarnap (2000). Cara mudah

belajar bahasa Arab. Sinagpore: JAHABERSA & CD.

Al-said Muhmmad Badawi ( Dr.), (1983), تعليم اللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها ,Tunisia.

Hassan Bin Hj. Arshad (2000), BAHASA ARAB (al-Qawaid dan al-Maqalah) Universiti Sains

Malaysia (Pusat Bahasa & Terjemahan).

Lecturers:




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UVW316/ 2 ARABIC III

Course Synopsis:

This course will expand the use of vocabulary relating to daily activities and social contexts .Students

will be introduced to use vocabularies learned to produce complete sentences in communication.

Students will be able to read longer dialogues and paragraphs relating to daily activities and social

contexts. Students will also learn more various grammar items to write complex sentences and

dialogues relating to topics learned.

Prerequisite:

Passed Arabic II with minimum Grade C.

References:

Mahmud Ismail As-sini(Dr.) (1993). العزبية للنبشئين : منهج متكبمل لغيز النبطقين ببلعزبية. Arab

Saudi:Darul Ma’arif Mamlakah.

Nuhammad Akram Saaduddin (et al.) (1990). لم : العربية الفصيحة ق . للناطقين بغير ها وبهاال

Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Ulung Sdn. Bhd. L.B.C. Publishers International Book Centre.

Ishak Mohd. Rejab (Prof. Madya Dr.). (1987). Kursus Bahasa Arab (Bahagian 11). Kuala Lumpur:

Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM).

Ali al-Jarim, Mustafa Amin (1966).النحى الىاضح فً قىاعد اللغة العربية . Mesir.

Linguaphone: Rakaman kaset dan buku panduan (1990). London: Linguaphone

Institute Limited, St Giles House.

Sohair Abdul Moneim Sery (1997). Kursus Bahasa Arab (Arabtone). Selangor:

Anglophone (Malaysia). Sdn. Bhd.

Penterjemah : Siti Rohani (2000). Cara mudah belajar Bahasa Arab. Malaysia:

Jahabersa Sdn. Bhd.

Lecturers:




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Course Synopsis:

At this level, students will use expanded vocabulary and focus on producing longer and grammatically

correct sentences. Students will be exposed to read longer paragraphs relating to different social and

religious contexts. Students are also engaged in writing more complex and longer sentences relating to

the topics learned.

Prerequisite:

Passed Arabic III with minimum Grade C.

References :

Ahmad Hassan Ziyat (n.d.).تبريخبألدببلعزبي, Darul Kutub Misriyyah, Mesir.

Batras Al-Bustaniy (1989). دارالنذيز : بيزوت .أدببءالعزة,Darul Nazir, Beirut

Abdul Rahman Al-Barquni (1979).Darul Kitab, Beirutدارالكتبة : بيزوت .شزحذيىانبلمتنبي

Syauqi Dhaif (n.d.). البارودي رائد الشعر الحديث , Darul Ma’arif, Kaherah, Mesir.

Subhi Soleh (1960). دراسات فً فقه اللغة Darul ‘Ilmi Malayin, Beirut.

Ali Abdul Wahid Wafi (1945). فقه اللغةDarul Nahdhah, Mesir

Imil Badi’ Ya’kub (1982). فقه اللغةالعربية وخصائصها Darul ‘Ilmi Malayin, Beirut.

Lecturers:




UVW117/ 2 JAPANESE I

Course synopsis:

Designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese Language, this course covers listening,

speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will learn to write 2 types of Japanese Writing System,

Hiragana and Katakana. Students will be engaged to classroom interactions, practising daily greetings and

simple conversations. Students will be introduced to basic elements of the Japanese culture through the

topics covered.

Prerequisite:


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instruction.

References:

Ku Mohd Nabil. (2010). Modul Bahasa Jepun II.Pusat Kemahiran Komunikasi dan

Keusahawanan, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

The Association For Overseas Technical Scholarships.(1998). Minnna no Nihongo 1, Tokyo :

3A Corporation.

The Association For Overseas Technical Schorlarships.(1997).Shin Nihongo no Kiso1 (Asian

Edition).

Hirai, E.& Miwa, S.(2000).Minna no Nihongo 1 BunkeiRenshuuTyou, Tokyou : 3A

Corporation.

Miyagi, S. & Mitsui, A.(1997).Everyday listening in 50 days: Tokyo: Bonjinsha

CorporationThe Association For Overseas Technical Scholarship(Aots),’Shin

Nihongo-No Kiso 1’,Standard Question, 3a Corpration, 1993.

Lecturers:

1. Zaleha Binti Mat Aman (Course Coordinator)

2. Dr. Ku Mohd Nabil Bin Ku Hamid @ Ku Ismail

UVW217/ 2 JAPANESE II

Course synopsis:

Students will be exposed to new vocabulary and will begin to use simple sentences in spoken and written

Japanese. They will be introduced to simple grammatical and sentence structures. Students will learn how

to read and write short sentences. Basic elements of the Japanese culture will be also taught in the topics

covered throughout the course.

Prerequisite:

Passed Japanese I with minimum Grade C.

References:

Ku Mohd Nabil.(2010).Modul Bahasa Jepun II. Pusat Kemahiran Komunikasi dan



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Hirai, E. & Miwa, S.(2000).Minna no Nihongo 1BunkeiRenshuuTyou, Tokyo:3A

Corporation.

The Association For Overseas Technical Scholarships.(1998).Minnna no Nihongo

1,Tokyo:3A Corporation.

The Association For Overseas Technical Schorlarships.(1997).Shin Nihongo no Kiso 1

(Asian Edition).

Miyagi, S. & Mitsui, A.(1997).Everyday Listening in 50 days: Tokyo: Bonjinsha Corporation

Lecturers:



UVW317/ 2 JAPANESE III

Students will be exposed to expanded vocabulary and higher level grammar, particles and sentence

structure. Students will learn reading, writing and speaking longer sentences and dialogues. Throughout

the course, students will also learn the elements of Japanese culture in the topics covered.

Prerequisite:

Passed Japanese II with minimum Grade C.

References:






(Asian Edition).


Corporation.


Lecturers:




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UVW417/ 2 JAPANESE IV

At this level, students will use expanded vocabulary and focus on producing longer and grammatically

correct sentences. They will also use the correct particles in both written and spoken Japanese. Students

will be engaged in higher level communicative practice. Basic Chinese Characters (Kanji) will be

introduced and students will learn more of Japanese culture elements through the topics covered.

Prerequisite:

Passed Japanese III with minimum Grade C.

References:






(Asian Edition).


Corporation.


Lecturers:



UVW118/ 2 GERMAN I

Course synopsis:

The objective of this course is to expose students to German language. Students will gain listening,

speaking, reading and writing skills in standard spoken and written German language. Students will

recognize the basic elements and structures of the language with an understanding of the culture in which

the language is spoken. Students will be able to construct 4-5 word sentences for the purpose of

communication. Students will also be able to read and comprehend short simple texts.

Prerequisite:


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instruction.

References:

Gudrun Gotz, Eveline Schwarz.(2011),AussichtenA1.Deutsch als Fremdsprache für

Erwachsene.Stuttgart,Ernst Klett GmbH.

Julia Guess.(2009),Deutsch Aktiv.Berlin und München Langenscheidt KG.

Dieter Maenner. (2006),Eurolingua Deutsch 1,Berlin, Cornelsen Verlag.

Ulrike Albrecht, Dorothea Dane.(2005),Passwort Deutsch 1 & 2,Stuttgart, Ernst Klett

International GmbH.

Hanns-Josef Ortheil.(2010),Deutsch zum Ausprobieren, München, Sprachinstitut

Treffpunkt.

Lecturer:

1. Alex Iskandar Rutowski (Course Coordinator)

UVW218/ 2 GERMAN II

Course synopsis:

The objective of this course is to extend students’ knowledge of the German language which they started

in German I. Students will continue and expand the basic elements, structures and constructions of the

language as well as understand the culture of the people who speak the language. Students will be able to

construct longer sentences in both written and spoken for the purpose of communication, express

themselves using simple phrases and also to read and comprehend short simple texts.

Prerequisite:

Students who register must passed German I with minimum grade C.

References:

Gotz, G. Schwarz, E. (2011). AussichtenA1. Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Erwachsene. Stuttgart:

Ernst Klett GmbH.

Guess, G. (2009) Deutsch Aktiv. Berlin und München: Langenscheidt KG.

Maenner, D. (2006) Eurolingua Deutsch 1 & 2. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, International GmbH.

Dane, A.D. (2005). Passwort Deutsch 1 & 2. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, International GmbH.

Ortheil, H.J. (2010). Deutsch zum Ausprobieren, München: Sprachinstitut Treffpunkt.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Gudrun%20Gotz&search-alias=books-uk&sort=relevancerank

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_2?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Eveline%20Schwarz&search-alias=books-uk&sort=relevancerank


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Lecturer:

i. Alex Iskandar Rutowski (Course Coordinator)

UVW318/ 2 GERMAN III

Course synopsis:

The objective of this course is the intorduction to, and use of vocabulary related to social contexts and its

use in bussiness contexts. Students will be able to read longer dialogues and paragraphs related to social

and simple bussiness contexts. Students will learn to construct longer sentences to produce dialogues

related to topics learned.

Prerequisite:

Students who register must passed German II with minimum grade C.

References:

Gotz, G. Schwarz, E. (2011). AussichtenA1. Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Erwachsene. Stuttgart:

Ernst Klett GmbH.

Guess, G. (2009) Deutsch Aktiv. Berlin und München: Langenscheidt KG.

Maenner, D. (2006) Eurolingua Deutsch 1 & 2. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, International GmbH.

Ortheil, H.J. (2010). Deutsch zum Ausprobieren, München: Sprachinstitut Treffpunkt.

UVW418/ 2 GERMAN IV

Course synopsis:

The objective of this course is to expose and teach the students more complex grammatical forms and

sentence structure as compared to level 1, 2 and 3. Classroom tasks demand a higher level of participation

and allow students to express themselves using the language. Students are exposed to different authentic

situations that they would encounter in their future workplace. Students will also learn how to write

essays.

Prerequisite:

Students who register must passed German III with minimum grade C


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References:

Gotz, G. Schwarz, E.(2011). AussichtenA1.Deutsch als Fremdsprache für

Erwachsene. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett GmbH

Guess,G.(2009.)Deutsch Aktiv.Berlin und München: Langenscheidt KG,

Maenner,D. (2006).Eurolingua Deutsch 1,Berlin: Cornelsen Verlag,

Dane,A.D.(2005).Passwort Deutsch 1 & 2,Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, International GmbH.

Ortheil,H.J.(2010).Deutsch zum Ausprobieren, München: Sprachinstitut Treffpunkt,

Lecturer:

i. Alex Iskandar Rutowski (Course Coordinator)

UVW119/ 2 KOREAN I

Course synopsis:

This course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Korean. It introduces students to the

Korean language and covers reading and writing of the Hangul script as well as pronunciation. Starting

with greetings, the course proceeds to develop communication through basic grammar, vocabulary and

reading skills for simple sentences. Students will develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading

and writing in an interactive and integrated manner through theme-based activities that relate to daily

life.

Prerequisite:



instruction.

References:

47 Korean pronunciation for foreigners. (2009). Seoul University, Korea: Language

Education Centre.

Easy to learn Korean.(2011).Korea, Seoul: Sungkyun Language Institute.

Kim, J. S., Bang, S. W., Lee, Y., Seo, H. J., & Ahn, M. (2004). Exploring Korean workbook

(Beginner’s I). Korea, Seoul: Kyung Hee University Press and the Institute of

international Education.

Kim, D. G., Park, Y. H., Oh, S. A., Yu, J. Y., & Lee, H. W. (2005). Korean grammar for

foreigners. Korea, Seoul: The National Institute of the Korean Language.

Lee, Z. C. (2007). Queen’ Korean. (2007). Peking, China: Peking University Press.

Lecturer:


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1. Wang Jing (Course Coordinator)

UVW219/ 2 KOREAN II

Course synopsis:

In this course, students will become more familiar with the morphology of spoken and written Korean.

Students will further develop their proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

These skills will be taught in an interactive and integrated manner through theme-based activities related

to everyday life. The course will also enable students to acquire more accurate pronunciation and

articulation of Korean words and sentence patterns. By the end of the course, they will have a better

understanding of Korean lifestyle and culture and they will be able to use Korean in a variety of social

contexts.

Prerequisite:

Passed Korean I with minimum grade C.

References:


Education Centre.








Lecturer:


UVW319/ 2 KOREAN III

Course synopsis:


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This course aims to expand students’ language skills by introducing more complex sentence structures,

colloquial expressions in different cultural contexts. Classroom tasks in this course naturally demand a

higher level of participation and hence incorporate learning through the use of audio-visual materials and

class discussion. This course will introduce students to basic business Korean use and culture behavior in

dealing business with people from Korea.

Prerequisite:

Passed Korean II with minimum grade C.

References:


Education Centre.








Lecturer:


UVW419/ 2 KOREAN IV

Course synopsis:

Students are introduced to more complex grammatical forms and sentence structures as compared to level

I, II and III. Classroom tasks in this course would demand a higher level of participation and allow

students opportunities to express themselves using the language. Students are exposed to use the language

in different authentic contexts that they would encounter in their future workplace.

Prerequisite:

Passed Korean III with minimum grade C.

References:

47 Korean pronunciation for foreigners. (2009). Seoul University, Korea: Language Education Centre.

Easy to learn Korean. (2011). Korea, Seoul: Sungkyun Language Institute.


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(Beginner’s I).Korea, Seoul: Kyung Hee University Press and the Institute of International

Education

Kim, D. G., Park, Y. H., Oh, S. A., Yu, J. Y., & Lee, H. W. (2005). Korean grammar for foreigners.

Korea, Seoul: The National Institute of the Korean Language.


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CURRICULUM PATHWAY (ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES)

Students MUST register for the following language courses according to their MUET

results, upon entry into UniMAP:

MUET

BAND

UPON

ENTRY

INTO

UniMAP

COMPULSORY LANGUAGE COURSES

UVA111

FOUNDATION

ENGLISH

(UNCREDITED)

UVW211

ENGLISH

FOR

GENERAL

PURPOSES

UVW312 ENGLISH

FOR TECHNICAL

COMMUNICATION/

UVW313 ENGLISH

FOR ACADEMIC

PURPOSES

OPTIONAL

COURSE

(FOREIGN

LANGUAGE)

BANDS 1

& 2

Registration is

open to students

BAND 3 -

BAND 4 - -

IMPORTANT NOTE:

a) For students who have to take all UVA111, UVW211 and UVW312/ UVW313, the

courses have to be taken in the order that is indicated in the table above (from left to

right). UVA111 is a prerequisite to UVW211, and UVW211 is a prerequisite to

UVW312/ UVW313. You may take one foreign language course of your choice,

subject to your schedule and availability of seats.

b) For students who have to take UVW211 and UVW312/ UVW313, the course

UVW211 has to be taken BEFORE UVW312/ UVW313. You may take one foreign

language course of your choice, subject to your schedule and availability of seats.

c) For students who have to take only UVW312/ UVW313, you will need to also take

ONE foreign language course as per your curriculum structure.


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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

1. Students are required to register for ALL language courses according to their respective

programme curriculum structure.

2. Students who do not register for the language course they need to take in a particular

semester as stipulated in their programme curriculum structure may face difficulties when

registering in the following semesters. They may also run the risk of having to delay

graduation.

3. Priority in registration is given to students who follow their programme curriculum

structure.

4. Registration is confirmed once students register for language courses in the university

system. (If students were to attend classes but they have not registered in the university

system, they are considered as NOT REGISTERED.)

5. Students need to take note of the prerequisites for all the courses they wish to register for.

e.g. Pass with grade C, must not have any formal qualifications in the language, etc.

6. Students’ registration for all foreign language courses level 100 (e.g. Mandarin I, Thai I,

Arabic I, Japanese I, German I, etc.) is managed by CIL. Students MUST fulfil the

requirements/ prerequisites of the courses in order to get themselves registered.


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CONTACT US (Registration Inquiries)

Name Phone Number/ Email address

1 Assistant Registrar

Puan Afifah Azmi 04-9871338

[email protected]

2 Program Chairperson for University Language Courses

Cik Wan Safuraa Wan Osman [email protected]

3 Course Coordinator (UVW410 Bahasa Melayu Universiti)

Puan Siti Nurul Jannah Fital [email protected]

4 Course Coordinator (UVA111 Foundation English)

Puan Yuziana Yasin [email protected]

5 Course Coordinator (UVW211 English for General Purposes)

Cik Nur Farhinaa Othman [email protected]

6 Course Coordinator (UVW312 English for Technical Communication)

Cik Faten Khalida Khalid [email protected]

7 Course Coordinator (UVW313 English for Academic Purposes)

Puan Sri Kandy Putri Naru Abdul Hamid Naru [email protected]

8 Course Coordinator (Foreign Language Courses)

Puan Sareepa Jearwae [email protected]

9 Course Coordinator (UVW110 Bahasa Melayu Asas)

Cik Juliana Ahmad [email protected]

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