English

Objectives

General Paper - To develop students to:

• Understand better the world in which they live by fostering a critical awareness of continuity and change in the human experience;

• Appreciate the inter-relationship of ideas across disciplines;

• Broaden their global outlook while enabling them to remain mindful of shared historical, social and cultural experiences both within Singapore and regionally;

• Have the maturity of thought and apply critical reading and creative thinking skills;

• Have the skills of clear, accurate and effective communication;

• Have the skills of evaluation of arguments and opinions;

• Have the ability to carry out extensive and independent reading and research.

Literature - To develop students to:

• Have an appreciation of, and informed personal response to, Literature in English;

• Have a love of reading through exposure to a wide range of texts;

• Have the ability to read texts independently;

• Understand the historical and cultural contexts for literary production;

• Understand the nature and methods of literary study;

• Have the skills of critical literary analysis;

• Have the ability to communicate ideas effectively and persuasively.

Key Programmes

General Paper

• English Learning Support Programme for selected students

• IT Research Projects

• Pre-University Seminar

• Inter-disciplinary lectures

• Skills and Content Lectures (PU3)

Literature

• Bridging Lessons for first time Literature students

• Enrichment Journeys to expand literary appreciation by allowing for learning to be experiential and exploratory

• Workshops and Guest Lecturers to provide students with alternative perspectives to issues and make learning more interactive

• Learning Journeys and viewing of Plays

• Student-led Panel Discussions

• Creative Writing Competitions

• Text-based IT Projects