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Introduction to Malay

A 10-week course aimed at those who wish to understand and to make themselves understood in everyday spoken Malay

Duration:
20 hours (Two hours a week for ten weeks)

Mode of Attendance: Part Time

Description

This SOAS Language Centre course in the less widely taught (LWT) language of Malay is designed to give participants a basic conversational ability in the language. The course takes the form of a series of situation contexts in which participants will be asked to understand what is taking place around them and to respond in comprehensible and clear Malay.

Method

The course is taught in English and Malay. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow close involvement.

Summary of course contents (by session)
  • Greetings and introductions
  • Getting around (1): the basics for travellers
  • Getting around (2): sightseeing
  • Getting around (3): the market place
  • Getting around (1-3): consolidation
  • Social contexts (1): an invitation to a Malay home
  • Social contexts (2): speaking about religion and the Malay culture
  • Social contexts (3): using Malay in formal situations
  • Social contexts (1-3): consolidation
  • Overview of vocabulary and grammar

Continuing your study

Subject to demand, the Language Centre may be able to schedule Introduction to Malay 2 later in the academic year. Speaking and comprehension skills continue to be developed, allowing students to progress with confidence. The use of Malay in formal contexts will also be covered.

Fees for this Course

The fee for each ten-week term is £295 payable in advance.

Terms and Conditions

See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.

How to Apply for this Course

You can apply and pay online or by post.

Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.

Materials

Our course materials page shows you what you need to buy for this course . Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk. You are advised not to purchase course materials until your course has been confirmed.

Timetable

Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. Participants receive 20 hours of language tuition over a ten-week period (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). 

See our timetable pages for days and times.