Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MS1501 Islamic Civilisation and the Modern World
Lecture and Registration
Lectures will commence after the Add and Drop Week (first week) and the Appeal Week (second week) are completed.
You will be notified on Canvas once all course materials and updates have been uploaded.
Self-registration for tutorials will open in the second week and close within the same week. Registration will be done through Canvas. Please monitor your Canvas.
The online lecture will begin in the third week, every Tuesday, followed by tutorial sessions in the same week.
Tutorials will be held weekly. Multiple slots are available on Wednesday and Thursday between 9:50 AM and 1:40 PM. Each slot being 1 hour. Students are required to self-registered which 1-hour slot they would like to opt for.
Each tutorial lasts for one hour.
You are required to attend one tutorial session per week, in any available time slot that suits your schedule.
Yes, you can still register for the module through GIS. If the registration period has ended, please contact the Exam and Registration Office for assistance in adding you to the module. The Module Coordinator will consider late registrations if places are still available.
Module Format
Lectures will be delivered in podcast format, approximately one hour in length, focusing on the discussion of a specific topic.
Yes, it is necessary to watch each lecture because the content will be discussed during the tutorial sessions in the same week. Additionally, at the end of every lecture, you will need to answer a multiple-choice question based on the topic delivered that week, worth three marks.
Tutorials are designed for collaborative learning. You will engage in guided discussions about the lecture topics, led by a tutor. The ideas shared can be applied to your assignments.
Module Evaluation
After each lecture, a quiz will be published to assess your understanding of the weekly topic. Each quiz will consist of 3 multiple-choice questions based on the topic delivered that week. A total of 30 marks is available across the semester.
Participation in tutorials is worth 10 marks and is graded based on punctuality, active discussion, asking and answering questions, initiating discussions, and preparation.
You will need to write a reflective essay worth 25 marks. The topic must relate to themes in Islamic civilisation, and the essay should be between 900 and 1,000 words in length. You may choose any theme relevant to your field and reflect on how you find or relate it within Islamic civilisation.
Yes. You may discuss your ideas with AI tools such as ChatGPT and other similar platforms, then write your reflective essay. You must also upload the AI chat you used as an attachment with your essay.
Poster showcase is worth 35 marks. In groups, you will design a poster that visually expresses your understanding, ideas, and vision of Islamic civilisation.
The group poster project will be completed during the summative learning activity. Each tutorial group will be split into two smaller groups, and each will prepare one poster.