Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
JC 1 English Language
This course prepares students for the rigors of the Singapore GCE A-Level General Paper by fostering critical consciousness and sophisticated communication. Students explore global and local issues through intensive cross-disciplinary analysis and argumentative writing to develop a matured personal voice.
The Art of Argumentation
Foundational skills in logical reasoning and the construction of persuasive essays for Paper 1.
Identifying and avoiding logical inconsistencies while building robust premises for arguments.
Developing a nuanced thesis statement that acknowledges complexity through rebuttal.
Selecting and deploying global and local examples to support abstract arguments.
Critical Reading and Synthesis
Mastering the skills of comprehension, summary, and application for Paper 2.
Decoding nuances, irony, and authorial intent in complex non-fiction texts.
Synthesizing large amounts of information into concise and accurate paraphrases.
Evaluating the relevance of a text's arguments within the specific context of Singapore.
Science, Technology, and Ethics
Exploring the tension between technological advancement and moral responsibility.
Analyzing the impact of automation on the future of work and human dignity.
Debating the limits of scientific intervention in the human genome.
Examining the disparity in access to technology and its democratic implications.
Society, Culture, and Identity
Investigating how social structures and cultural heritage shape individual perspectives.
The conflict between the homogenization of culture and the preservation of heritage.
Understanding the causes and consequences of inequality in modern meritocracies.
Evaluating the evolving roles of gender in professional and domestic spheres.
Media, Truth, and Governance
Analyzing the relationship between information flow and political authority.
Navigating the complexities of information integrity in the social media era.
Debating the limits of expression in a multicultural and hyper-connected world.
Comparing different models of governance and the social contract.
Environment and Sustainability
Assessing global responses to the climate crisis and resource management.
Exploring the disproportionate impact of climate change on developing nations.
Critiquing the culture of disposability and its ecological footprint.
The political and economic challenges of moving away from fossil fuels.