Overview
The Culture and Language Immersion Programme (CLIP) is an educational and experiential program that is designed to enhance English language proficiency among intermediate-level speakers through a fun English learning experience. Participants engage in an enjoyable learning experience while gaining proficiency in basic Bahasa Melayu.
Additionally, participants will also explore the beauty of diverse Malaysia's scenic and culture. This program allows participants to strengthen the four core English skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening through interactive learning activities that imitate daily and professional life.
Participants will also be introduced to basic Bahasa Melayu and discover the enriching Malaysian cultural experience through the cultural and educational adventure of knowing Malaysia.
Objective
Deepen understanding of Malaysian culture, traditions, and basic Bahasa Melayu skills.
Enhance participants' English language skills through immersion activities and interactions conducted primarily in English.
Encourage participants to engage in diverse cultural exchanges and interactions with local communities to promote cross-cultural communication.
Facilitate the development of intercultural competence, adaptability, and open-mindedness, nurturing participants to become global citizens through personal growth opportunities.
Module Topics
WEEK 1
- Intercultural communication
- Tropical environment in Malaysia
- Branding and leadership
- Uniquely Malaysia
- Introduction to English language
- Warming up, Loosen Up
WEEK 2
- Movie (Listening and Writing)
- Let’s Talk (Managing small Talks)
- Love to Hate (Non-verbal and body language & Role Play)
- Malaysian Culture and Communities
- Interactive Malay Communication
- Malay Language
WEEK 3
- Small to medium enterprise industry in Malaysia
- Industrial Visits
- Cultural and academic visit
- Farming Malay communities
- Community work
- Cultural practice and presentation
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"The implementation of each program is conditional upon achieving a minimum capacity of 15 participants"
Requirements and Eligibility
- Registered as a full-time student at home university.
- Have completed at least two academic semesters at home university.
- Have good English proficiency in both speaking and writing.
- Must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of UKM or placement provider.
- Agrees to be responsible for the costs incurred.
Application Procedures
- Contact your home International Office for internal selection.
- Nomination Form must be submitted by your respective home university.
- UKM will send application instructions to the nominated students.
- Final results will be notified to home university and selected students.