Media, Truth, and Governance · Thematic Study

Censorship and Free Speech

Debating the limits of expression in a multicultural and hyper-connected world.

Key Questions

  1. 1Under what circumstances is the state justified in restricting the freedom of speech?
  2. 2Is the 'cancel culture' phenomenon a form of democratic accountability or a new censorship?
  3. 3How do we balance the right to offend with the need for social harmony?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Media and Governance - JC1MOE: Freedom of Expression - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: Media, Truth, and Governance
Period: Thematic Study

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