This course is designed to introduce students to the constitutional system of Malaysia government; assess the sources of the British constitution; to study the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, and to show the limitations on the exercise of governmental powers. More specifically, this course aims to introduce students to the principles of constitutional law such as the rule of law; separation of powers; the royal prerogative; and parliamentary supremacy.

An overview of media and how media technologies are influencing society is provided to students in this course. Students will learn about the use of mass media, its consequences, and how and why it has become a necessary component of daily life.

Students closely examine cultural items such as books, television shows, music, and advertisements to investigate the effects of media on culture and social structure. Students gain the ability to examine the social meanings of cultural items by employing a variety of theoretical frameworks.