A course which has been designed to give an understanding of Brunei through its four themes:
Being a small country which is rich in traditions, Brunei is unique as it implements an Islamic law while progressively adopting a dynamic sociocultural and socio-economic development.
International students will have a chance to learn and experience the true unique Bruneian identity, its economy as well as its surrounding through the course’s 42-hour classes and various relevant visits. DBC is academically enriching and you will earn 4 credits while spending your summer.
This interdisciplinary, socially-enriching programme offers international students an opportunity to spend part of their summer break living in and learning about Brunei. To give the students a first-hand feel of life and living in this kingdom of unexpected treasures, homestays in each of the country's four districts will be a weekly component of the DBC. The DBC encompasses the following four weekly themes: Language and Culture, History of Brunei, Green Science, and Business and Economy.
How to Apply |
Entry Criteria |
Fees |
Week |
Theme |
Choice of Module |
One |
Language, Culture and MIB |
Language |
The Austronesian Languages of Brunei |
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Introduction to Linguistic Ecology of Brunei |
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Basic Practical Malay language |
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Culture |
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Wedding Ceremony, Weaving, Silat |
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MIB |
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Introduction of MIB |
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The Practice of the Concept within the Family |
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Wider Society and the Nation-state |
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Two |
History of Brunei |
Early Brunei History: Sources for Brunei History |
Thalassocratic Empire: Rise and Fall |
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Modern Brunei |
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Post-constitution Period up until 1984 |
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Brunei's Foreign Policy |
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Three |
Business and Industry |
SME Development in Brunei Darussalam |
Islamic Banking and Finance |
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Economy of Brunei Darussalam |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Four |
Green Science |
Introduction to Tropical Rainforest |
River/stream Ecosystems and Biodiversity |
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Forest Dynamics, Tree Growth and Mortality |
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Forest Hydrology |
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Conservation of Tropical Forest |
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Mangroves of Brunei Bay |
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Climate Change Impacts on Brunei |