COURSE OUTLINE

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Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia,
Faculty of Education

Course Code: MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis Semester: 1

Total Contact Hours: 16 hours Academic Session: 18/19

Lecturers : AP Dr Zaleha Ismail

AP Dr Baharin Abu

Facilitators : AP DR. HAMDAN BIN SAID

DR. CORRIENNA BINTI ABDUL TALIB
DR. SANITAH MOHD YUSOF
DR. MAHYUDIN BIN ARSAT
DR. ZAKIAH BINTI MOHAMAD ASHARI
DR NORASYKIN BINTI MOHD ZAID
DR. FARHANA DIANA BINTI DERIS AB
DR. TAN JOO SIANG

Synopsis : This course covers the essential concepts related to critical analyses as a
central process in all academic work. The focus of the course is to encourage
students thinking critically, applying rational and logical thinking while
deconstructing the reading texts. In addition, students are instructed to
generalize various processes of critical analysis in stating arguments by asking
questions, identifying problems and solutions, describing, predicting,
analysing, categorising and establishing cause and effect, relating theory to
practice, supporting argument with evidence, making comparisons and
evaluating. At the end of the course, students are able to critically analyse
given academic work that beneficial towards their research project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Progra Weightage Assessment

mme Taxonomies (%) Methods
No. Course Learning Outcome
Outcom (C, P, A)
e
1. Identify, issues, structure and the PO1 C5 PR
interrelation of arguments

2. Discuss possible arguments with sound PO2, C5, P4 PR

understanding of various processes of PO3
critical analyses in groups

Conclude arguments on given issues

C6, (CTPS1-6)

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3. with supporting evidence ethically PO3 A4 (EM1-3) PR

Understand the chain of inquiry and C3,

4. participate in the research community PO4 to A4(CTPS1-4) Pr
within of their research project PO6 ( PR – Project ; Pr
– Presentation)

STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities Student Learning Time (hours)

1. Face-to-Face Learning
a. Lecturer-Centered Learning 8
i. Lecture
b. Student-Centered Learning (SCL)
12
i. Student-centered learning activities – Active
Learning, Project Based Learning
2. Self-Directed Learning

a. Non-face-to-face learning or student-centered learning 12

(SCL) such as manual, assignment, module, etc.

b. NALI/MOOCs/e-Learning 2

c. Revision
d. Assessment Preparations 4
3. Formal Assessment
a. Continuous Assessment 12
b. Final Exam
Total (SLT) 50

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Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia,
Faculty of Education

Course Code: MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis Semester: 1

Total Lecture Hours: 16 hours Academic Session: 18/19

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lecture and Discussion, Co-operative Learning, Independent Study, Group Project, Presentation
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Phase 1: a) Concepts and skills of critical analyses in analysing, synthesising and evaluating
b) using similar set of academic writing, critically analyse issues as related to aims, objectives,
assumptions, theoretical background, and research strand
Phase 2: Reading, discuss and review, and analysis at least 10 articles based on:
a) Aims and objectives, and identify research gaps
b) Assumptions and hypotheses
c) Research design, methods and samplings
d) Data analyses
e) Conclusions and implications
f) Locating a research topic as part of the “chain of inquiry”
g) What next? Future research/ideas
Phase 3: Presentation of assignments and possible research area

# Sessions will be conducted by appointed lecturers and facilitators (facilitators would be by programs)

REFERENCES :
List of references.
Nelson, J. L., Palonsky, S. B., & McCarthy, M. R. (2007). Critical issues in education: Dialogues and dialectics.
6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780073131368
Wallace, M., Wray, A. (2011). Critical Reading and Writing for postgraduates (SAGE Study Skills Series)(2 nd
Ed.) SAGE Publications Ltd
Silvia, P. J. (2007). How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (1 st ed.). Amer
Psychological Assn.
Barnet, S., Bedau, H. (2010). Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument, Bedford/St.
Martin’s
Browne, M. & Keely, S. (2001). Asking the right questions: a guide to critical thinking, (6 th ed), Pretice-Hall,
Upper Saddle River, N. J.
Windshuttle, K. & Elliot, E. (1999). Writing, researching, communicating: communication skills for the
information age, (3rd ed), McGraw-Hill, Sydney.

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Course Code: MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis Semester: 1

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GRADING:

Systematic literature Group 80 % PO1 20 % In a group of 3 people prepare a

review Project (3 persons) PO2 20 % complete systematic review on an
PO3 20% agreeable topic.
PO4 10 % The assignment will be run inTurnitin
to check plagiarism (EM2 – A4)
Ability to analyse and make decision in
problem solving related to ethics.
PO5 10 % Team Working (TS 3 – A3)
-Ability to acknowledge and respect
attitude,behaviour and beliefs of
others.

Presentation Group 20 % PO5 20 % Presentation (CS3 – P2)

- Ability to present clearly with
confidence and appropriate to the
audience

TOTAL 100%

Notes
 PO1 : Knowledge ( 20%)
 PO2 : Research Skill (20%)
 PO3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (20%)
 PO4 : Ethics (10%)
 PO5 : Communication (20%)
 PO6 : Team working (10%)

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Course Code: MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis Semester: 1

Total Lecture Hours: 16 hours Academic Session: 18/19

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