Language in a Global Context · Semester 2

Digital Communication and Netiquette

Analyzing the impact of social media on language use and the importance of digital etiquette.

Key Questions

  1. How has the brevity of digital platforms changed the way we construct arguments?
  2. What are the ethical implications of anonymity in online discourse?
  3. In what ways do emojis and abbreviations function as a new form of punctuation?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Writing and Representing - S3MOE: Digital Literacy - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: Language in a Global Context
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Town Hall Meeting

Community meeting simulation with stakeholder roles

35–55 min

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