Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis asal-usul keinginan watak Tukya dalam “Seorang Tua di Kaki Gunung” (1982/2018) menggunakan Teori Psikoanalisis Lacan. Pada akhirnya, semua analisis kajian ini akan membuktikan dua cadangan terkenal Lacan, iaitu cadangan pertamanya ialah “Ketidaksedaran adalah wacana yang Lain.” dan cadangan keduanya pula ialah “Keinginan manusia adalah keinginan yang Lain.” Menurut Lacan, keinginan manusia berasal daripada yang Lain, dan ketidaksedaran manusia terbentuk di bawah pengaruh yang Lain. Oleh itu, kajian ini akan menyatakan tafsiran baru analisis keinginan berbeza daripada kajian lepas. Melalui analisis keinginan watak ini, cadangan pertama Lacan terbukti bahawa ketidaksedaran watak tercipta di bawah pengaruh wacana yang Lain. Selain itu, cadangan kedua Lacan telah terbukti bahawa keinginan watak yang terpilih dicipta oleh menginginkan keinginan yang Lain. Kajian ini merupakan kajian pertama dalam kesusasteraan Melayu yang menggunakan Teori.....

78 hits

Duan Yucai was renowned philologist and scholar during the Qi anlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty. He possessed extensive knowledge and authored numerous works, with his masterpiece Shuo Wen Jie Zi Zhu gaining great recognition in academic circles. Duan Yucai’s family tradition is virtuous and studious, and he learned from Dai Zhen, inherited and developed the tradition of philological research, making significant contribution in both practical and theoretical aspects. He had close interactions and discussions with scholars such as Wang Niansun and Qian D axin. Duan Yucai also actively supported and inspired younger academics, nurturing their talents. The importance of analyzing and documenting the academ ic interactions between Duan Yucai and his teachers, colleagues, and disciples is evident. This paper fo cuses on individuals as focal points and traces Duan Yucai’s academic career through a chronological perspective, primarily examining his scholarly exchan.....

128 hits

Due to the ambivalent connotations propagated by print media, it is challenging to define the identity and positionality of Singapore dance hostesses. Since the advent of commercial dance halls in the 1930s, Singapore dance hostesses as a distinct social group has been subjected to public criticism for their sexualized image. At the same time, they have also established a positive social image for their enthusiastic dedication to social causes. This essay attempts to reconstruct Singapore dance hostesses of the postwar period from news articles and archives, discovering the historical and social features of the dance hostesses, and to observe the various dilemmas brought about by the ambiguity of dance hostesses’ social identity, and exploring the process of their selfempowerment. Keywords: postwar period, Singapore dance hostesses, yellow culture, empowerment..

93 hits

The kampong spirit is regarded as the foundation of Chinese culture in Singapore, and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has repeatedly emphasized the importance of “reshaping the kampong spirit” for Singaporean society. The “Kampong Spirit” was born in the early Chinese settlements in Singapore, and it is also the product of comprehensive factors such as specific history, geography, humanities, and political environment. From the unique perspective of historical settlement geography, combined with maps and archives, this paper uses the theory of man-land relationship to discuss the origin, basic characteristics and development of Chinese settlements in modern Singapore by taking the representative Chinese settlements in the Yishun area of Singapore as a case in the early days. Evolution. The origin of early Chinese settlements was based on the background of the relationship between people and land in the Seletar River Basin at the end of the 19th century; the southward .....

117 hits

Boudoir-plaint poetry is a common category in classical Chinese poetry. With the development of women's social and economic status since the 20th century, literary works related to "boudoir-plaint" seem to have gradually faded out, while a large number of songs expressing women's emotions and situations have emerged in the modern and contemporary pop music, conveying similar or novel boudoir plaints in both ancient and modern ways. This article selects several highly representative Chinese pop songs depicting boudoir plaints composed between 1930 when pop songs proliferated and the beginning of 21st century that were originally sung by female singers in the past 100 years. In order to explore the inheritance and innovation of the Boudoir-plaints poetry over this period, lyrics will be analyzed in following three aspects, their reference and heritage of classical literature, the continuation and change of boudoir plaints, and the innovation and expansion in composition. It sh.....

47 hits

The Malaysian government must prioritise STEM education in schools, especially given recent statistics indicating a very low percentage of student involvement in the STEM field. STEM education is critical to a country's progress and development, so the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025) was launched to ensure that the country has skilled labour resources in the fields of science, technology, technical, and vocational education. The purpose of this study is to delve into the complicated role of the cognitive factor in STEM education, shedding light on its importance in learning and information processing, as well as its impact on students' academic performance. Despite extensive research into cognitive factors in STEM education, there is still a significant gap in understanding how cognition specifically shapes students' interest in STEM fields and careers, particularly in the Malaysian context. The present research seeks to fill this gap by delving into the nuanced relationship b.....

110 hits

This conceptual paper exposes the implementation of Malcolm Knowles' Theory of Andragogy in the context of Research Management and Innovation at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (RMIC-UPSI). The study focuses on developing a work-based learning model that aligns with the principles of andragogy, emphasizing the unique characteristics of adult learners engaged in work-based activities. The theoretical framework draws on Knowles' principles, emphasizing self-directed learning, practical application, and the relevance of the learning experience to adult learners. The study exposes an integration of work-based learning in Business Strategic Management subjects as per the course outline in proforma. Preliminary findings suggest that integrating andragogical principles into the research environment at RMIC-UPSI positively influences adult learners' motivation, engagement, and overall satisfaction with the requirements in the course outline learning process. Moreover, the work-based lea.....

183 hits

Unusual speech development is a prevalent factor leading to autism evaluations. This case study presents the assessment procedure for a preschooler of mixed ethnicity who exhibited atypical speech, rigidity, and difficulty with transitions. The assessment results confirm a diagnosis of high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This case study illustrates the diverse modes of language acquisition in children with autism, suggesting that their speech development may differ from neurotypical peers. Future studies could investigate the language acquisition patterns of ASD children who engage in non-social language learning. Understanding the challenges faced by these individuals can play a crucial role in tailoring effective and culturally sensitive interventions to support their overall well-being and development. Keywords: high functioning autism, psychological assessment, language development..

109 hits

COVID-19 yang terjadi telah menjejaskan gaya hidup rakyat Malaysia pada tahun 2020 dan warga emas juga tidak terkecuali daripada menerima impaknya. Virus ini telah mengancam rutin aktiviti harian semua individu. Kajian ini bertujuan meneneroka cabaran yang dihadapi oleh warga emas di Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur semasa pandemik COVID -19 dengan menemubual sepuluh (10) warga emas berusia 60 tahun dan ke atas. Ini adalah kajian kualitatif yang menggunakan analisis bertema untuk meneroka pengalaman berkaitan cabaran yang dihadapi oleh warga emas. Berdasarkan temu bual, didapati terdapat enam cabaran y ang dihadapi oleh warga emas semasa pandemik; 1) menjaga kesihatan fizikal; (2) menjaga kesihatan mental dan psikologi; (3) kebolehcapaian terhad kepada perkhidmatan penjagaan kesihatan; (4) kekangan kewangan; (5) menggunakan alat teknologi; dan (6) dan memastikan keselamatan persekitaran. Kajian ini memberi implikasi kepada kepentingan sokongan sosial dan komuniti selain daripada jaminan kewangan .....

114 hits

The experiences of undergraduates’ student-teachers from the Tamil unit program at Sultan Idris Education university who underwent teacher training are examined in this paper. A crucial part of teacher preparation is practical teaching experience. What the student-teacher has experienced in the teaching and learning environment is unknown, though. What experiences student instructors have while they are in the teaching practice phase is the topic that this study aims to discuss. Since this study is focused on the real-world experiences of student teachers, qualitative research was chosen as the method of inquiry. Additionally, experiential learning and reflective learning theory serve as the theoretical foundation for this investigation. In addition, it was noticed that they were not doing well in their teaching practices throughout the student evaluation. Five student-teachers participated in semi-structured interviews, and they also kept a reflective journal. Contextual information.....

159 hits