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[BUKU PANDUAN PELAJAR/ STUDENT HANDBOOK] 2021/2022

b. Anthropology and Sociology (UW6312001)

Concept and Rationale

Anthropology and Sociology programme offers a thorough theoretical foundation for enhancing
students’ analytical skills when interpreting society and its issues. It provides extensive
knowledge on themes like environment, culture, deviance, youth, indigenous communities, and
globalisation. The programme 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 Educational Objectives (PEO)

The programme shall produce graduates who can:

i. Demonstrate competency in describing and analysing social realities drawing from
epistemological and ontological tools in the social sciences and humanities.
ii. Apply practical, interpersonal and communication skills, and digital and numeracy
techniques in solving contemporary social-cultural issues.
iii. Demonstrate personal and entrepreneurial skills with sensitivity and respect for cultural
diversity in promoting a just and inclusive society.
iv. Exhibit values of leadership, autonomy, responsibility and ethics in collaboration with
clients, partners and stakeholders in community development.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

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

i. Describe, differentiate and evaluate the principles and concepts of anthropology and
sociology.
ii. Apply scientific knowledge and emphatic understanding when interpreting and proposing
solutions for issues that have profound effects on society.
iii. Prepare, interpret and analyse anthropological and sociological data gathered during
fieldwork.
iv. Adhere to the values of teamwork and collaboration in achieving collective goals.
v. Display the ability to communicate ideas and solutions in addressing societal concerns.
vi. Apply digital skills to gain understanding in addressing ever-changing global issues and
local challenges.
vii. Build professional skills and analytical thinking by applying numeracy techniques to
solve contemporary societal issues.
viii. Develop leadership skills, autonomy, and responsibility through effective communication
with colleagues, communities and stakeholders.
ix. Display personal and soft skills through teamwork in realising diversity of cultures,
thoughts and opinions.
x. Display entrepreneurial competency such as managerial skills and lifelong learning
strategies that can be harnessed to develop economically and culturally sustainable
communities.
xi. Display awareness of ethical and professional integrity when devising programmes and
activities that consider community voices and perspectives.

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