2021 Modules
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Term 1
Term 1
A Review of Historic Plague Literature | EL101
A Review of Historic Plague Literature | EL101
Guiding question - Can literature be of any help to our understanding of Covid 19 and the experiences we are going through?
Guiding question - Can literature be of any help to our understanding of Covid 19 and the experiences we are going through?
By Mr Keith Prince
By Mr Keith Prince
WALLS! WALLS! WALLS! | HI101
WALLS! WALLS! WALLS! | HI101
“I will build a great wall -- and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me -- and I'll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” – (Donald Trump, US President elect, June 2015)
“I will build a great wall -- and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me -- and I'll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” – (Donald Trump, US President elect, June 2015)
Humans have built walls to keep others out, or in, or at least 12,000 years. Why is wall building coming back into fashion now? Explore this module that investigates the causes, consequences of wall building and other facets in the past of wall building until current times.
Humans have built walls to keep others out, or in, or at least 12,000 years. Why is wall building coming back into fashion now? Explore this module that investigates the causes, consequences of wall building and other facets in the past of wall building until current times.
By Mdm Zainab & Ms Joyan Tan
By Mdm Zainab & Ms Joyan Tan
Shots and Cuts: Semiosis in Film | FS101
Shots and Cuts: Semiosis in Film | FS101
This module explores the use of cinematography and editing techniques in order to convey meaning in a film's narrative. Each week, students will watch movies of varying genres and explore how directorial decisions on camera angles and cuts help to develop the film thematically.
This module explores the use of cinematography and editing techniques in order to convey meaning in a film's narrative. Each week, students will watch movies of varying genres and explore how directorial decisions on camera angles and cuts help to develop the film thematically.
By Mr Christian Russell De La Cruz
By Mr Christian Russell De La Cruz
Bioethics | PH101
Bioethics | PH101
A course on the moral and ethical perspectives in conflict as presented by the advances of technology. The consideration of legal implications and the complications of mismatched international laws will also be brought into play. Knowledge of biology is not necessary.
A course on the moral and ethical perspectives in conflict as presented by the advances of technology. The consideration of legal implications and the complications of mismatched international laws will also be brought into play. Knowledge of biology is not necessary.
By Mr William Wee
By Mr William Wee
Term 2
Term 2
The Environment and Eco-Sustainability | SL101
The Environment and Eco-Sustainability | SL101
I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic... and act as if the house was on fire. - Greta Thunberg
I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic... and act as if the house was on fire. - Greta Thunberg
We hear about Greta Thunberg, how the environment is an urgent issue to be solved. But why do we not hear of concrete actions on it enough? Eco-Sustainability - what does it even mean in this VUCA world? In collaboration with TESLA, this module will look at the study of pressing environmental issues across different disciplines and the differing perspectives on the complications of “Eco-Sustainability”.
We hear about Greta Thunberg, how the environment is an urgent issue to be solved. But why do we not hear of concrete actions on it enough? Eco-Sustainability - what does it even mean in this VUCA world? In collaboration with TESLA, this module will look at the study of pressing environmental issues across different disciplines and the differing perspectives on the complications of “Eco-Sustainability”.
By TESLA x HSSLA
By TESLA x HSSLA
Justice | SL102
Justice | SL102
Imagine that there is a runaway trolley barrelling down the railway tracks. On the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move, with a trolley headed straight for them. You are standing in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. However, you notice that there is one person on the side track.Would you do nothing or divert the trolley to kill one instead of five? What is the right thing to do? In Justice, we will be discussing morally compelling situations like these.
Imagine that there is a runaway trolley barrelling down the railway tracks. On the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move, with a trolley headed straight for them. You are standing in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. However, you notice that there is one person on the side track.Would you do nothing or divert the trolley to kill one instead of five? What is the right thing to do? In Justice, we will be discussing morally compelling situations like these.
By Shannen, Kai Ying
By Shannen, Kai Ying
Evolution of Celebrity Culture | SL103
Evolution of Celebrity Culture | SL103
What makes a celebrity, a celebrity?
What makes a celebrity, a celebrity?
Celebrity clout and culture distinguishes itself from other forms of public approbation because it is specially focused on individual personality. In their seemingly immortal perfection, they offer audiences a chance to escape from the mundane. This module will look into the evolution of celebrity culture from 1990-2020, and provide insight towards the social impacts of celebrity culture in modern society.
Celebrity clout and culture distinguishes itself from other forms of public approbation because it is specially focused on individual personality. In their seemingly immortal perfection, they offer audiences a chance to escape from the mundane. This module will look into the evolution of celebrity culture from 1990-2020, and provide insight towards the social impacts of celebrity culture in modern society.
By Phoebe, Mavis, Zai Xuan and Lin Hao
By Phoebe, Mavis, Zai Xuan and Lin Hao
Genes and Memes | SL201
Genes and Memes | SL201
Are memes a mindless distraction from modern life or are they something more?
Are memes a mindless distraction from modern life or are they something more?
In Richard Dawkins’ seminar novel 'The Selfish Gene', he proposed the idea of cultural ideas being similar to genes, he then gave a name to these ideas, coining the term ‘meme’. Since these ideas have been developed into the field of memetics. This module will look at the study of memetics, relating it to the 'Internet Meme Phenomenon'
In Richard Dawkins’ seminar novel 'The Selfish Gene', he proposed the idea of cultural ideas being similar to genes, he then gave a name to these ideas, coining the term ‘meme’. Since these ideas have been developed into the field of memetics. This module will look at the study of memetics, relating it to the 'Internet Meme Phenomenon'
By Liang Rong; mentored by Mrs Yap Huilin
By Liang Rong; mentored by Mrs Yap Huilin
Comics in our Society | SL202
Comics in our Society | SL202
Comics are an integral part of our daily lives, a unique medium of communication that combines both words and pictures to push across a narrative in a visually effective way. Its characters and stories have impacted generations of people of all ages, from all over the world, and have played a vital part in shaping the popular culture of today. Join us in this journey as we introduce to you the art elements that make a comic in different cultural contexts.
Comics are an integral part of our daily lives, a unique medium of communication that combines both words and pictures to push across a narrative in a visually effective way. Its characters and stories have impacted generations of people of all ages, from all over the world, and have played a vital part in shaping the popular culture of today. Join us in this journey as we introduce to you the art elements that make a comic in different cultural contexts.
By Feng Sing and Wan Yee
By Feng Sing and Wan Yee
A Glance into 'Wanghong' | SL203
A Glance into 'Wanghong' | SL203
There are ‘Wanghong’s (Internet Celebrity) all over the world as long as there is Internet, but what is so special about those in China?
There are ‘Wanghong’s (Internet Celebrity) all over the world as long as there is Internet, but what is so special about those in China?
It is estimated that the "Wanghong" economy in China will reach $ 15 billion by 2022. This is a new norm of doing business that has formed in China like nowhere else in the world. This module will look at the development in economic, technological and social aspects and also the impact on China and even us. But, would this industry become a global trend?
It is estimated that the "Wanghong" economy in China will reach $ 15 billion by 2022. This is a new norm of doing business that has formed in China like nowhere else in the world. This module will look at the development in economic, technological and social aspects and also the impact on China and even us. But, would this industry become a global trend?
By Yifei, Nadia and Xiang Xin
By Yifei, Nadia and Xiang Xin
Is there More than Meets the Eye: Understanding the Art of Deception | SL204
Is there More than Meets the Eye: Understanding the Art of Deception | SL204
How influenced are you by what you see and hear? In today's world, there has been an immense distortion of information. Be it on the individual, business, or political level, there will be people who are out to deceive you. Why are they doing so and how? Join us for this module to find out how to identify when you are being manipulated and avoid falling into their trap!
How influenced are you by what you see and hear? In today's world, there has been an immense distortion of information. Be it on the individual, business, or political level, there will be people who are out to deceive you. Why are they doing so and how? Join us for this module to find out how to identify when you are being manipulated and avoid falling into their trap!
By Ming Hui, Jervis and Anton
By Ming Hui, Jervis and Anton
The Pursuit of Beauty | SL205
The Pursuit of Beauty | SL205
Do you find yourself attractive? How about those around you? What does society define as “attractive”? Since the beginning of time, appearance has been a relevant and influential factor in society - from varying beauty standards across the world to the phenomenon that is the unwavering pursuit of beauty. Journey with us along the everchanging beauty standards across the years, and explore the impacts that attractiveness in appearance have on our world.
Do you find yourself attractive? How about those around you? What does society define as “attractive”? Since the beginning of time, appearance has been a relevant and influential factor in society - from varying beauty standards across the world to the phenomenon that is the unwavering pursuit of beauty. Journey with us along the everchanging beauty standards across the years, and explore the impacts that attractiveness in appearance have on our world.
By Riko and Jiawen
By Riko and Jiawen
Term 3
Term 3
Masculinity Studies | SS101
Masculinity Studies | SS101
Heralded as a relatively recent field in the light of the much more established 'feminist / gender studies', this multidisciplinary module looks at how modernity has challeged traditional perceptions and expectations of masculinity in policy making, the media and even in education. We will be looking at patriarchy as an enduring, persistent system of power, but also how masculinty can evolve to better utilise the needs of the modern day.
Heralded as a relatively recent field in the light of the much more established 'feminist / gender studies', this multidisciplinary module looks at how modernity has challeged traditional perceptions and expectations of masculinity in policy making, the media and even in education. We will be looking at patriarchy as an enduring, persistent system of power, but also how masculinty can evolve to better utilise the needs of the modern day.
By Ms Candida Ho
By Ms Candida Ho
The potrayal of Chinese art in the past and present | EX301
The potrayal of Chinese art in the past and present | EX301
Led by the founder of Neptune Court Studio, Ms Bai Tianyuan, this unique one-day module explores the world of East Asian art. Explore traditional art mediums and what our predecessors have done with these materials. Compare current day images with historical portrayals- What are the visual elements adapted or abandoned to suit our current taste?This module will enable you to learn more about historical visual arts and the way its presented in modern society such as contemporary pop culture/films.
Led by the founder of Neptune Court Studio, Ms Bai Tianyuan, this unique one-day module explores the world of East Asian art. Explore traditional art mediums and what our predecessors have done with these materials. Compare current day images with historical portrayals- What are the visual elements adapted or abandoned to suit our current taste?This module will enable you to learn more about historical visual arts and the way its presented in modern society such as contemporary pop culture/films.
By Neptune Court Studio [EXTERNAL]
By Neptune Court Studio [EXTERNAL]
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