TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMME 6 to 16 January 2020 Health Sciences, Biodiversity and Culture of Malaysia Taylor's University is a member of the Taylor's Education Group. It has become one of Malaysia's most successful and reputable private higher education institutions. Taylor's has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of comprehensive study options, inspiring curriculum and teaching methods, progressive partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, state-of-the-art facilities.
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TAYLOR’SUNIVERSITYSUMMER PROGRAMME
6 to 16 January 2020
Health Sciences, Biodiversityand Culture of Malaysia
Taylor's University is a member of the Taylor's Education Group. It has become one of Malaysia's most successful and reputable private higher education institutions. Taylor's has
continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of comprehensive study options, inspiring curriculum and teaching methods, progressive partnerships with leading
universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, state-of-the-art facilities.
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMME
Health Sciences, Biodiversity andCulture of Malaysia
ABOUT THE ORGANISERTaylor’s School of Biosciences (SBS) is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment for students pursuing qualifications in the field of biosciences. The School offers a full suite of programmes from Bachelor of Science to Master and PhD qualifications, ensuring that students undergo the rigorous pace of study that includes industry-relevant content and informed research, supported by well-equipped facilities and strategic industry affiliations. The strong grounding in research produces a future generation of innovators who will possess sound scientific knowledge, the ability to analyse critically, as well as solve problems ingeniously and resourcefully.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTSThe rich natural, historical and cultural resources of Malaysia offer the perfect platform for students to have a unique experience exploring and understanding Malaysia as a land that’s truly Asia. The programme introduces students to the aspects of health sciences, biodiversity and culture in Malaysia. At the same time, students will get to interact with local communities, contribute to the community service works and develop an appreciation for Malaysia's distinctive cultural heritage.
LEARNING OUTCOMES• Increase social awareness and responsibility through
community service• Learn about public health in Malaysia• Establish mutual friendships and build a network with
participants from different countries
Programme fees: USD1050 inclusive of accommodation, group airport transfer, experiential learning (workshop, site visits, seminars, community outreach programme) certification, welcome and farewell reception, cultural tours and leisure activities.
Exclusion:Flight tickets, travel and medical insurance, and living costs are to be borne by the students. Proof of purchase is required for travel and medical insurance.
Minimum Participants: 15 students
Accommodation:Single Room in a 2-bedroom Apartment (http://bit.ly/DLatourUnit) or as arranged by Taylor’s University
Closing date:30 September 2019
ASSESSMENT
Group ProjectPresentation
PracticalParticipation50% 20% Final Report via
Reflection Video Log 30%
LIFE CHANGING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES IN A CULTURAL HOTSPOT
Taylor’s University Summer Programme is offered at 2 ECTS for each discipline at the discretion of home institution.
• Attain knowledge and skills on health sciences and biodiversity through experiential learning
• Have an overview of Malaysian agricultural biodiversity• Understand ecology and conservation of tropical rainforests
Online Application is available at http://bit.ly/BiodiversityAndMalaysiaCulture or write [email protected] for further enquiries.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
WEEK 1 PROGRAMME ITINERARY
DAY 1MONDAY
• Group Transfer from Airport • Check in to designated accommodation service
WEEK 2 PROGRAMME ITINERARY
DAY 8MONDAY
Community Service Project 1 Orang Asli Hospital/Old Folks Home
DAY 9TUESDAY
Community Service Project 2Community Nutrition for Children with Special Needs
DAY 2TUESDAY
• Welcome Reception and Programme Briefing• Briefing and Grouping on Community Service Projects• Campus Tour and Welcome Lunch • Workshop on Malaysian Language, Culture and Customs
DAY 3WEDNESDAY
• Interactive Dialogue with Taylor’s School of Medicine students (eg: Theme: Public Health in Malaysia)• Lecture on Tropical Diseases/Epidemiology
DAY 4THURSDAY
• Visit to National Blood Bank• Discussion and Preparation for Community Service Projects
DAY 5FRIDAY
• Field Trip to Knowledge Forest • Field Trip to Agricultural Heritage Park
DAY 6SATURDAY
KL Cultural Tour (Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Central Market and Chinatown)
DAY 7SUNDAY
Free and Easy
DAY 10WEDNESDAY
Community Service Project 3 Destiny Welfare Centre
DAY 11THURSDAY
• Check out from Accommodation Service• Group Presentation and Reflection• Farewell Reception and Lunch• Group Departure to Airport
All contents are subject to changes without prior notice.
Global Mobility OfficeBlock A, Level 2,Taylor’s University Lakeside CampusNo.1 Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.Tel: +603-5629 5000Website: www.taylors.edu.my
WHAT TO EXPECT IN MALAYSIA?Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s top travel destinations, possessing an endless range of attractions and activities that cater for the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover. Malaysia is well known for Multiculturalism, which has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, but also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. As a people, Malaysians are very warm and friendly. Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Let’s explore the variety of cultures in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC)Located in the KL city centre, the Petronas Twin Towers’ architecture is Islamic-inspired and the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas Company and other offices. Petronas Twin Towers has two identical 88-storey buildings whereby both towers are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58.4 metre-long, double-decker Skybridge.
CENTRAL MARKETBuilt in 1928, the Central Market, also known as Pasar Seni is just a short walk away from Petaling Street, along Jalan Hang Kasturi. The focus for the city’s artistic community, inside the building is a warren of boutiques, handicraft and souvenir stalls with traders selling local merchandise such as authentic Malaysian batik prints and more.
BATU CAVESBatu Caves is a limestone hill comprising of three major caves and a number of smaller ones. This 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside and around the main caves and are frequented by visitors from all over the world throughout the year. Incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDINGConstructed entirely of brick, the Sultan Abdul Samad building features strong gothic, western and Moorish-style influences with an imposing porch, graceful arches, curved colonnades topped with shiny copper cupolas and a domineering 41.2m-high clock tower. It is frequently seen as the backdrop for Malaysia’s annual Independence Day parades, which takes place at Dataran Merdeka.
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