Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
JC 2 English Language
This course prepares students for the General Paper and advanced communication by scrutinizing how language shapes societal discourse. Students will master the art of critical reading and persuasive writing through the lens of local and global contemporary issues.
The Art of Argumentation
Students refine their ability to construct logical, nuanced arguments while identifying and debunking common rhetorical fallacies in contemporary media.
Examining the anatomy of an argument and the psychological impact of logical inconsistencies.
Learning to use modal verbs and qualifying language to move beyond binary viewpoints.
Analyzing the balance of ethos, pathos, and logos in digital news and social media campaigns.
Critical Reading and Synthesis
Focuses on the ability to extract, compare, and synthesize information from multiple complex texts to form a coherent response.
Identifying points of agreement and contention between two authors writing on the same socio-political issue.
Developing the skill to condense expansive arguments into concise, accurate summaries without losing essential nuance.
Assessing the validity and reliability of data used to support claims in academic and popular texts.
Science, Technology, and Ethics
Exploring the linguistic and ethical challenges posed by rapid advancements in science and technology.
Analyzing how neologisms and scientific jargon shape public understanding of new technologies.
Discussing the rhetoric surrounding genetic engineering, AI, and the definition of humanity.
Examining the discourse of surveillance, data ownership, and individual rights.
Culture, Identity, and the Arts
Investigating the role of the arts in reflecting and shaping cultural identity within a globalized world.
Evaluating the tension between art as a tool for social change and art for its own sake.
Analyzing the discourse around cultural imperialism and the preservation of heritage.
Exploring how code-switching and dialects like Singlish function as markers of identity.
Environmental Discourse and Sustainability
Critically examining the language of environmentalism, climate change activism, and corporate greenwashing.
Analyzing the effectiveness of alarmist versus pragmatic language in environmental activism.
Investigating how corporations use language to project an environmentally friendly image.
Discussing the disproportionate impact of climate change through the lens of social equity.
The Future of Governance and Society
Synthesizing political, economic, and social perspectives to evaluate the evolving role of the state and the citizen.
Comparing the rhetorical justifications for different systems of governance in the 21st century.
Analyzing the discourse of meritocracy and the widening gap between social classes.
Examining the language of diplomacy and the challenges of international law.