Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
JC 2 Mother Tongue Language
This course prepares JC2 students for high level communicative proficiency and critical appreciation of contemporary issues. Students refine their ability to analyze complex texts and articulate sophisticated arguments in both formal and informal registers.

Societal Transitions and Modern Identity
Explores the tension between traditional values and the rapid pace of modernization in contemporary society.
Analysis of changing family structures and the impact of the generation gap on communication.
Examining the preservation of cultural landmarks versus the demands of urban development.
Discussing the challenges and benefits of living in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment.

Technology and the Digital Frontier
Critically examining the influence of digital media and emerging technologies on human interaction.
Discussing the moral implications of AI in daily life and professional settings.
Analyzing how digital platforms shape public opinion and individual self-perception.
Investigating the balance between technological convenience and the right to personal privacy.

Environmental Stewardship
Evaluating global environmental challenges and the responsibility of the individual and state.
Exploring international cooperation and the language of climate advocacy.
Analyzing the impact of consumerism on the environment and traditional minimalist values.
Investigating the relationship between human expansion and the natural world.

Global Citizenship and Geopolitics
Examining the role of the individual in a globalized world and the complexities of international relations.
Understanding the drivers of migration and the experiences of the diaspora.
Analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of global trade and economic interdependence.
Studying the language of negotiation and the importance of soft power.

Art, Literature, and Philosophy
Deepening the appreciation of classic and contemporary creative works and their underlying philosophies.
Developing frameworks for analyzing themes and techniques in target language literature.
Tracing the development of traditional theater and its adaptation into modern cinema.
Engaging with the fundamental questions of existence and ethics through a cultural lens.

Health, Wellness, and the Future
Investigating holistic health and the social constructs of well being in the 21st century.
Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health through open dialogue and education.
Considering the impact of automation and the gig economy on career paths and life goals.
Exploring traditional medicine and the challenges of an aging population.