KEFAHAMAN KONSEP BANGSA MALAYSIA DALAM KALANGAN MAHASISWA: KAJIAN TERHADAP KURSUS PEMBENTUKAN & PEMBINAAN NEGARA BANGSA

Abstract

A nation state is a sovereign country that has a clear territorial boundaries and the territory is inhabited by a group of people who are bound by the same citizenship and identify themselves as a nation. A strong Bangsa Malaysia is such a highest point of the nation-building in Malaysia. In this case, students are an important group to be exposed to the process of strengthening the concept so that a strong Bangsa Malaysia can be realized. This study was conducted to identify the level of understanding of the respondents who took part in this study on their knowledge of the concept of Bangsa Malaysia. In addition, this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the course on Pembentukan dan Pembinaan Negara Bangsa (HNH3013) in shaping students' thinking on the understanding of the concept of Bangsa Malaysia. This is a quantitative research and the results of the study are described by descriptive statistical analysis. Overall, the results of this study found that the level of respondents' understanding of Bangsa Malaysia concept is good. While the HNH3013 course is effective in shaping students' thinking on the concept of Bangsa Malaysia. Based on the findings, this study identifies several things that need to be emphasized by the authorities in further strengthening students' understanding of the concept of Bangsa Malaysia. These include leaders from various religions, acceptance of the concept of Bangsa Malaysia and the latest national policies in further strengthening Bangsa Malaysia.