AEC (Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization) course aims to educate students on the concept of good ethics in everyday life as well as to help them appreciate Malaysian society's diversity. The purpose of this research is to examine undergraduates' acceptance of course content implementation and lecturers' competencies. The data collected through online questionnaires for students at Unitar International University in the Kelana Jaya district were used in the analysis. The data was entered into SPSS and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Students are satisfied with the course content. Most of them agree that the contents can assist them in better understanding the concepts of ethics and civilization in Malaysia's diverse populations. Students are least satisfied with course descriptions of the contents when compared to other items. Students are pleased with the lecturers' guidance, always available to answer student questions and deliver lessons diligently. Although students responded positively to most of the items, they less positively respond to the lecturer's teaching methods, or the way lecturers instructed them. To ensure that the content is current and relevant, the course should be reviewed on a regular basis. Curriculum designers and lecturers should work together to identify areas that require updates or enhancements to keep up with evolving ethical and civilizational issues. To improve their pedagogical skills, lecturers should actively seek professional development opportunities such as creating an engaging learning environment.
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