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POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (IKMAS)

UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

February 2016

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Contents

BACKGROUND 4

VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS 5

MANAGEMENT 6

ACADEMIC EXPERTISE 8

DEGREES OFFERED 12

DURATION OF STUDY 15

PROGRAMME OF STUDY 15

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS 16

FEES 17

HOW TO APPLY 18


BACKGROUND

The Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS) was established on 1 April 1995 as a centre for research in the social sciences at The National University of Malaysia (UKM). On 15 August 2013, the Institute was merged with the Institute of Occidental Studies (IKON) and the Institute of West Asian Studies (IKRAB). Following the restructuring, IKMAS now has four centres focusing on globalization and occidentalism applied to four regions: (1) Asia; (2) the Occidental regions; (3) Latin America; and (4) West Asia. In addition, the study of Africa will be included in the future.


VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

VISION

To be a research centre of excellence on regional and transregional studies leading to an understanding of historical and contemporary transformation, bearing in mind the interests of Malaysian society.

MISSION

To engage in collaborative research, education and service that seek to establish IKMAS as a nationally and globally recognised institute for inter-disciplinary research.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS

• To conduct basic, applied and strategic research including policy input that is beneficial to society;

• To promote collaborative research and dialogue at the national and global level;

• To contribute to the discourse on globalization, occidentalism and social transformation from the perspective of developing nations;

• To build human capital and nurture independent scholarship through post-graduate studies.


MANAGEMENT

DirectorProfessor Dr. Rashila Hj. RamliTel: 03-8921 3949; email: [email protected]

Deputy DirectorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Sufian JusohTel: 03-89213669; email: [email protected]

Head of Centre for Asian Studies Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Faisal Syam Bin Abdol Hazis Tel: 03-89213662; email: [email protected]

Head of Centre for Occidental StudiesAssociate Professor Dr. Noraini Md. YusofTel: 03 - 8921 3368; email: [email protected]

Head of Centre for Latin American StudiesAssociate Professor Dr. Zarina OthmanTel: 03 8921 4174; email: [email protected]

Head of Centre for West Asian & African Studies(To be appointed)

Head of Quality Assurance UnitDr. Andrew Kam Jia YiTel: 03 - 8921 4232; email: [email protected]

Senior Professor Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rahman EmbongTel: 03 - 8921 3581; email: [email protected]


ADMINISTRATION

ExecutiveMs. Najatulmuna HamdanTel: 03-8921 5839; email: [email protected]

Senior Research OfficerMr. Mohd Nazlie Syahzeer SallehTel: 03-8921 5487; email: [email protected]

Senior Research OfficerMrs. Norinah Mohd Ali (study leave)Tel: 03-8921 5487; email: [email protected]


ACADEMIC EXPERTISE

Prof. Dr. Rashila Hj. Ramli (Director) - Principal Fellow PhD (Political Science), Northern Arizona University; MBA (Management), Northern Arizona University; BSc (Chemistry), Western Illinois University.Political Development; Gender and Global Governance, Human Security

Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rahman Embong - Principal FellowPhD (Sociology of Development), University of Malaya; MA (Area Studies), School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London; BA, University of Leicester.Development; Middle Class; Corruption & Integrity; Ethnicity; Pluralism; Globalisation and the Future of Nation State

Prof. Dr. Dato’ Zawiah Yahya - Principal FellowPhD (Post-colonialism and Critical Theory), University of Nottingham, UK; MA (Shakespeare), Victoria University of Wellington; BA (English Literature) Victoria University of Wellington.Post-Colonial Studies; Critical Theory; Discourse Analysis; English Literature

Prof. Dr. Mohd. Safar Hasim - Principal FellowPhD (Communication), The National University of Malaysia; MA (Mass Comm.) University of Minnesota; BA (Mass Comm.) Universiti Sains Malaysia.Journalism; International Communication; Media Laws

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noraini Md. Yusof - Senior FellowPhD (English Literature), The National University of Malaysia; MA (Linguistics), California State University, Fresno; BA (English Literature), California State University, Fresno. Literature in English; Re-visioning History in Literature; Visual Culture; Creative Writing

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Othman - Senior FellowPhD (Linguistics), Lancaster University; MESL (Master in English as a Second Language), University of Malaya; BEd TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), University of Kent.Linguistics (Discourse Analysis); Gender and Discourse; Language and Communication; Teaching and Learning of English

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sufian JusohLL.B (Wales); LL.M (Lond.); Doctor Iuris (Institute of Economic and European Law, University of Bern). International Trade and Development, International Investment Policy, International Law and Economic Law, Economic Diplomacy, Intellectual Property Management.


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helen Ting - Senior FellowPhD (Political Science [Asia]), Sciences Po, Paris; Diplôme d’études approfondies (D.E.A.) (Development-Demography-Environment), Université catholique de Louvain; Diplôme d’études spécialisées (D.E.S.) (Development), Université catholique de Louvain; BSc with Education, University of Malaya.Nationalism; National Integration; Multiculturalism; Identity Formation and Social Relations (Ethnicity, Religion,Gender)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Faisal Syam Bin Abdol Hazis - Senior FellowPhD (Political Science), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009, MA (Political Science), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1999, Bsc (Political Science), University of Oregon, 1997Democratization, Electoral Studies, Malaysian Politics and Rural Informatics

Dr. Richard Mason - FellowPhD (American Studies), University of Keele; MA (History), University of Saskatchewan; BA (History), University of Saskatchewan.American Foreign Relations; Cold War Era in Asia; Diplomatic History of Modern Europe

Dr. Andrew Kam Jia Yi - FellowPhD (Economics), Australian National University; MSc (Economics), University of Warwick; BEc, The National University of Malaysia.Global Manufacturing Networks; Productivity Studies; International Trade; Industrial Economics; Econometrics

Dr. Abdul Rahim Ahmad - FellowPhD (Islamic Jurisprudence), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia; MA (Islamic Studies), University of Makassed; BA (Arabic Language and Literature), University of Jordan.Islamic Politics; Islamic Economics; Arabic Language and Literature

Dr. Clarissa Ai Ling Lee – Post Doctoral FellowPhD (Literature) Duke University, MA (English Literature) University of Malaya, BSc (Hons) Physics University of Malayascience and technology studies, critical science studies, history of science, philosophy of science, critical theory, and comparative media studies.

Mr. Mohd Shaiful Ramze Endut - Junior Fellow (Study leave)MSc (Applied Physics) The National University of Malaysia, BSc (Physics), The National University of Malaysia.Iranian Studies, Systems Theory


Ms. Tan Raan Hann - Junior Fellow (Study leave)MA (Crossways in European Humanities), Université de Perpignan Via-Domitia, Perpignan; BA in Language and Linguistics (French), University of Malaya.Cultural Studies

Mr. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Jabbar - Junior Fellow (Study Leave)MSocSc, The National University of Malaysia; BSocSc, The National University of Malaysia.Latin American Studies; International Relations; Security of Small Countries

Ms. Fadhilah Mustapha - Junior Fellow (Study Leave)M.I.T., The National University of Malaysia; BSc (Biochemistry) The National University of MalaysiaTurkish History of Science

Ms.Nor Izzatina Abdul Aziz - Junior Fellow (Study Leave)MSc (Applied Economics), University of Nottingham; BEc (Economics), International Islamic University MalaysiaEvolution of Cooperation and Competitiveness; Behavioural Economics; Development Economics: Applied Game Theory; Experimental Economics; Policy Monitoring and Evaluation.

Mr. Nik Mohammad Hasif Bin Mat - Junior FellowM.A(Arabic Linguistics), UKM Malaysia; B.A (Arabic language and Islamic Studies), Al-Azhar, Egypt)Cultural Studies & Latin American Studies

Mr. Mohd Hariszuan Jaharuddin - Junior FellowMaster of Social Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bachelor of Social Science (Hons), Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaPolitical Identities; Development; Middle Class; Ethnicity; Pluralism


SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE

Dr. Azizah Kassim - (August 2013 - June 2016)PhD (Social Anthropology), School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London; Certificate in Development Planning, University College, London; Certificate in Social Anthropology, London School of Economics; MA (Social Anthropology), University of Malaya; BA University of Malaya.International Migration, Politics of the Poor and Urban Housing; Socio-cultural Transformation and Family Studies

Prof. Dr Noraini Ibrahim (15 December 2015- 14 December 2017) PhD Applied Linguistics (University of Malaya), MESL (University of Malaya), Bachelor-in-Economics (University of Malaya), Diploma-in Education (Institute of Education, Singapore), Diploma-in-Law (UiTM), Certificate-in-TESL (Royal Society of Arts (RSA) , London). Applied Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics, English for Specific Purposes, Insittutional discourses

Adjunct Professor

Prof. Dr. Michael Heng Siam- Heng (2 years)Information Technology Prof. Abdul Halim Ali (2 years)Sociology and Anthropology


DEGREES OFFERED IKMAS offers 6 Master of Philosophy and 6 Doctorate programmes as follows:

Degree Compulsory Course

Doctor of Philosophy

1. OOHH 6014 Research Methodology (Social Science) - 4 Credit

Doctor of Philosophy (Globalisation and Development)


Doctor of Philosophy (Development and Social Change)


Doctor of Philosophy (Occidental Studies)

1. OOHH 6014 Research Methodology (Social Science) - 4 Credit2. OOHH 6012 Introduction to Occidental Studies - 2 Credit3. OOHH 6022 Contemporary Issues in Occidental Regions - 2 Credit

Doctor of Philosophy West Asian Studies (Economic Development)

1. OOHH 6014 Research Methodology (Social Science) - 4 Credit2. OORC 6012 Introduction to the West Asian Studies - 2 Credit

Doctor of Philosophy West Asian Studies (Politics and International Relations)


Its a compulsory for IKMAS Doctor of Philosophy students to register and pass all the 8 credits


Degree Compulsory Course

Master of Philosophy/Master


Master of Philosophy (Globalisation and Development)


Master of Philosophy (Development and Social Change)


Master of Philosophy (Occidental Studies)

1. OOHH 6014 Research Methodology (Social Science) - 4 Credit2. OOHH 6012 Introduction to Occidental Studies - 2 Credit or OOHH 6022 Contemporary Issues in Occidental Regions - 2 Credit

Master of West Asian Studies (Economic Development)


Master of West Asian Studies (Politics and International Relations)


Its a compulsory for IKMAS Master/ Master of Philosophy students to register and pass all the 6 credits


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Programme Objectives:

a Produce graduates who are able to evaluate, solve problems and conduct independent research in their respective fields, based on transparency and ethics.

b Produce graduates who are able to synthesize, create and disseminate knowledge usefully to co-specialists, the community, industry, the government, and international organizations.

c Produce graduates with leadership skills and ability to work in teams in research.

d Produce trained and innovative researchers in their respective fields in line with best practices at the national and international levels.

e Produce competitive graduates who are able to synthesize information for life-long learning.

Learning Outcomes:

1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding in their respective disciplines 2 Apply skills and research methods independently and that is which is

appropriate for their respective fields of study and skills for conducting research

3 Innovate cutting-edge research which broadens the frontiers of knowledge.

4 Produces thesis in accordance with international standards.5 Publish articles in peer-reviewed international journals.6 Communicate research findings with stakeholders on the benefits of

these findings for the community and for policy formulation. 7 Evaluate critically and to solve problems innovatively. 8 Design and adapt research with open mindedness, independence and

ethics.9 Lead and to practice team work in research.10 Inculcate a culture for life-long learning.


MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY

Programme Objectives:

a Produce graduates who are able to evaluate, solve problems and conduct independent research in their respective fields, based on transparency and ethics.

b Produce graduates who are able to disseminate knowledge effectively to co-specialists, the community, industry, the government, and international organizations.

c Produce graduates with leadership skills and ability to work in teams in research.

d Produce trained researchers in their respective fields, in line with best practices at the national and international levels.

e Produce competitive graduates who are able to manage knowledge for life-long learning

Learning Outcomes:

1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding in their respective disciplines

2 Apply skills and research methods independently, consistent with their research discipline.

3 Evaluate critically and to solve problems innovatively. 4 Imbued with research culture that upholds open mindedness,

independence and ethics.5 Publish articles in indexed or reviewed international journals.6 Communicate with research findings with stakeholders on the benefits

for the community and for policy formulation.7 To lead and practice team work in research8 Inculcate a culture for life-long learning.


DURATION OF STUDIES

Degree Status DurationMaster of Philosophy Full time 2 - 6 SemesterMaster of Philosophy Part-time 3 – 10 SemesterDoctor of Philosophy Full time 6 - 12 SemesterDoctor of Philosophy Part-time 8 - 14 Semester

PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Degrees are awarded based on Research and Dissertation: Full time or part-time

Admission requirements and rules for postgraduate studies can be obtained from the Rules & Regulations of The National University of Malaysia (Postgraduate Studies) 2011 (available only in Bahasa Malaysia).

Apart from programme requirements as stated by Centre for Graduates (PS), IKMAS postgraduate students must also fulfill the following requirements within the duration of their studies:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes

• Submission of a research-based thesis.• Student must attend and pass the Research Methodology Course

(OOHH6014) offered by IKMAS at either the first or second semester of their studies.

• Students are also required to carry out four levels of presentation in Postgraduate Seminar Series during the duration of their studies: Level 1: Research proposal Level 2: Report of empirical findings Level 3: The complete research prior to submission of thesis Level 4: Preparation for viva voce

Students who do not obtain a satisfactory result for any level of their presentation would be required to repeat their presentation.


Master of Philosophy Programmes

• Submission of a research-based thesis. •

Student must attend and pass the Research Methodology Course (OOHH6014) offered by IKMAS at either the first or second semester of their studies.

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Students are also required to carry out four levels of presentation in Postgraduate Seminar Series during the duration of their studies:

Level 1: Research proposal Level 2: Report of empirical findings

Level 3: The complete research prior to submission of thesis Level 4: Preparation for viva voce

Students who do not obtain a satisfactory result for any level of their presentation would be required to repeat their presentation.


COURSE OFFERED

OOHH6014 Research Methods (Social Sciences)

Synopsis

This course will introduce students to the different perspectives regarding the process of research, methodology of gathering data as well as effective use of data in research project. The focus is to equip the students with an overall understanding of social science research principles in their effort to prepare a sound research proposal. Students will be exposed to the nature of academic thinking and writing as well as the requirements of academic writings. Besides, students will be introduced to various research methods such as intensive interview, survey and fieldwork, as well as various analytical tools used in qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Programme Objectives and Learning Outcomes

• Explain the basic principles, concepts and ethics of social scientific research• Identify structure of argumentation in academic texts and to assess the basis of argument used• Explain differences in approaches between the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies• Use appropriate data collection methods according to the defined research questions and objectives

Rujukan

• Babbie, Earl. 2007. The Practice of Social Science. California: Wadsworth Publications. • Berg, Bruce, L. 1998, Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. (Third Edition), Allyn and Bacon.• Creswell, John. 2002. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. (2nd ed.) California: Sage Publications. • Manhaeim, Jarol, Richard Rich and Lars Willnat. 2002. Empirical Political Analysis: Research Method in Political Science. New York: Longman.• Neuman, W.2007. Basics of Social Science Research. Boston: Pearson International.• Punch, Keith. 1998. Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. London: Sage.


OOHH 6012 Introduction To Occidental Studies

Synopsis

Occidental Studies specializes in the study of Western or Occidental civilization in all its complex variations and ramifications, primarily of Europe and the other Occidental regions of the world, inclusive of the North American continent, the Nordic region, Australasia, Russia and the Mediterranean. The course focuses on perspectives associated with both Occidentalism and Orientalism. Issues relating to the process of knowledge transfer between Europe, the United States and Asia, and structures and policies will also be discussed.


• Develop their understanding of Occidental Studies from philosophical, historical and cultural dimensions • Generate enquiries in research areas relevant to Occidental regions• Apply appropriate research modes for issues in Occidental Studies

Reference

• Bonnet, A. 2004. The Idea of the West: Culture, Politics and History. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan • Campbell, C. 2007. The Easternization of the West: A thematic account of cultural change in the modern era. Boulder, CO.: Paradigm.• Nair-Venugopal, S. The Gaze of the West and Framings of the East. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan• Said, E. 1978. Orientalism: Western Representations of the Orient. New York: Pantheon.• Turner, B. 1997. Orientalism, Postmodernism and Globalism. London: Routledge.


OOHH 6022 Contemporary Issues in Occidental Regions

Synopsis

This course discusses contemporary issues in the Occident which have important impact globally, particularly in the East. The chronological point of departure is the end of the Cold War. The areas of discussion will include, among others, the post Cold War global order; American hegemony and its challenges; contemporary affairs in Europe and other occidental regions; and issues in language, culture and identity. Some of the issues that will be discussed may include emerging global problems such as terrorism, the challenge of political Islam, democratization, balance of power and issues in gender, cyber/media communication, language and culture.


• Comprehend the origins as well as influences of Western civilization and the roles that politics, economics, social institutions and culture play in contemporary society and global issues • Apply the knowledge practically• Develop a framework of knowledge on Occidental regions, identify connectivity, propose appropriate methodologies, build conceptual framing and policy making to strengthen dialogues, communication and cooperation between regions

Reference

• Buruma, Ian & Avishai Margalit. 2004. Occidentalism: the West in the Eyes of its Enemies. New York: The Penguin Press.• Carrier, James G (ed). 1995. Occidentalism: Images of the West. Oxford: Calrendon Press.• Fukuyama, Francis. 2012. Has History Restarted After 911? St. Leonards NSW: Center for Independent Studies.• Hiro, Dilip, 2010. After Empire. The Birth of a Multipolar World. New York: Nations Book.• John McCormick. 2007. The European Union: Politics and Policies. Westview Press.


OORC 6012 Introduction To The West Asian Studies (IKRAB)

Synopsis

This course discusses the political, economic and social aspects of West Asia as well as thef feasible research in these area. The time period includes the pre and early, Islamic era. Among others, the aspects to be discussed include the history, civilization, culture, arts, politics, international relations, economics, and science and technology of the region. In addition, contemporary issues affecting the region, for instance the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, intervention of the West in Arab countries and the economic and social developments of the region. Additionally, emphasis will be given to the West Asia’s relations with Southeast Asia, especially with Malaysia.


• Comprehend/Understand the political, economic and social aspects of West Asia.• To analyze the historical, civilization, culture, arts, politics, international relations, economics and the science and technology of the region.• To list out contemporary issues in West Asia, such as the Arab- Israeli conflict and the involvements of the Western powers in West Asia.• To synthesize the prospects of the relations between West Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia.

Reference

• Al-Jartiy, Muhammad. 2014. Ma Bacda al-Rabic al-Arabiy fi al-cAlaqat al- Dawliyyah. Beirut: Nun li al-Nashr.• Paul Danahar. 2013. The New Middle East: The World After the Arab Spring. London: Bloomsbury Press.• Atasoy, Yildiz. 2005. Turkey, Islamist, and Democracy Transition and Globalization in a Muslim State. London: J.B Tauris. • Selb, Philip. 2009. New Media and the New Middle East. New York: The Palmgrave Macmillan.• Abdul-Rahman,Yahia. 2010. The Art of Islamic Banking and Finance, Tools & Techniques for Community-Based Banking. London: by John Wiley & Sons.• Tyler, P. 2009. A World of Trouble: The White House and the Middle East. London: FSG Books


PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS1 In order to be awarded a degree, the candidate must fulfill the following

publication requirements:

Intake PhD MasterSemester II 2009/2010 to Semester II 2011/2012

1 article in Proceeding 1 article in Proceeding

Semester I 2012/2013 to Semester I 2013/2014

1 journal article and 1 other publication

1 journal article

From Semester II 2013/2014 onwards*

2 articles accepted in either SCOPUS/ISI/ERA – Indexed Journals or; in recognised and established journals

1 article accepted in either SCOPUS/ISI/ERA - Indexed Journals or; in recognised and established journals

* As stated in the minutes of IKMAS’ Bil4/2014 Postgraduate Committee Meeting (14 July 2014)

2 Students registered at IKON or IKRAB before Semester II, session 2013/2014 must fulfill the publication requirements as determined by each institute prior to the merger of both institutes.

FEES

1. Malaysian Students

Fees (RM) Master Programme

Fulltime Part-TimeRegistration

& Convocation

Fees

Fees/ per Semester

Minimum semester

(4 Semester)

Registration &

Convocation Fees

Fees/ per Semester

Min. Sem. (6

Semester)

385 1,435 6,125 360 1,235 7,770


2. International Students

Fees (RM) Masters Programme

Fulltime

*Immigration Services

Registration & Convocation

Fees

Fees/ per Semester

Minimum Semester (4 Sem)

1,220 485 3,200 13,285

1. Malaysian Students

Fees (RM) Doctorate (PhD) Programmes

Full Time Part TimeRegistration

& Convocation

Fees

Fees/ per Semester

Minimum semester (6 Sem)

Registration &

Convocation Fees

Fees/ per Semester


385 1,835 11,395 360 1,635 13,440

2. International Students

Fees (RM) Doctorate (PhD) Programmes

Fulltime *Immigration

ServicesRegistration & Convocation

Fees

Fees/ per Semester


1,220 885 4,100 26,705


HOW TO APPLY

All Applications must be made online from 7 April 2013 at http://guest.ukm.my.

A processing fee of RM30.00 (for Malaysian applicants) or USD 30 (for international applicants) is to be paid in the form of postal/money order (to Bursar UKM) or bank-in to CIMB Bank UKM (account no 1218-0005004-05-8; swiftcode=CIBBMYKL).

INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (IKMAS) Tel: +603-8921 4805/ 3968 / 5839 Fax: +603-8926 1022 Email : [email protected] / [email protected] Web : www.ukm.my/ikmas


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