Anthropology and Sociology (Honours) University Malaysia Sarawak

Overview

Anthropology and Sociology (Honours) programme from University Malaysia Sarawak provides extensive knowledge on themes like environment, culture, deviance, youth, indigenous communities, and globalisation. The Anthropology and Sociology (Honours) programme from University Malaysia Sarawak is at the forefront in the development of Borneo studies incorporated through teaching and research by examining the contributions of the discipline to our knowledge on Bornean societies and transformation. In this connection, the programme’s pursuit of the scholarly lines of inquiry is to critically reflect on the challenges and contradictions arising from the global forces and the effects of capitalist rationalisation on contemporary societies.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon graduating from this program, the students are able to:

• Describe, define and differentiate the principles and concepts of anthropology and sociology.,
• Prepare, interpret and analyse anthropological and sociological data gathered in the course of fieldwork.,
• Appreciate the value of teamwork and collaboration in achieving collective goals without compromising ethics and moral values.
• Display awareness in ethical and professional integrity when devising programmes and activities that considers community voices and perspectives.,
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, communities and stakeholders through awareness of diversity of cultures, thoughts and opinions.,
• Able to apply scientific knowledge and emphatic understanding when interpreting and proposing solutions for issues that have profound effects on society in areas such as health, livelihood, ecology, development, social integration and crimes.,
• Demonstrate willingness to improve self-understanding and professional knowledge in addressing the ever-growing global challenges.