The learning objectives for the English Language curriculum are organized under the following general areas:

• language forms and communicative functions;

• language skills and language development strategies; and

• attitudes specific to English language learning.

The subject target of English Language is for students to develop an ever-improving capability to use English:

• to think and communicate;

• to acquire, develop and apply knowledge; and

• to respond and give expression to experience; and within these contexts, to develop and apply an ever-increasing understanding of how language is organized, used and learnt.

In addition, students are expected to acquire generic skills, which are fundamental in enabling them to learn how to learn. The nine generic skills are listed as follows.

• Collaboration Skills

• Communication Skills

• Creativity

• Critical Thinking Skills

• Information Technology Skills

• Mathematical Skills*

• Problem Solving Skills

• Self-learning Skills*

• Self-management Skills

To help students become informed and responsible citizens, the English Department also incorporates values and attitudes (e.g. the rule of law, responsibility, sustainability, cultural inclusion, respect Basic for pluralism, mutual respect and acceptance) in our curriculum.