The course introduces the linguistic situation in Singapore. Using existing theories as a basis, this course will demonstrate how languages such as Singapore English has evolved and developed. This course will also show how language policies in Singapore have an impact on the development of languages in Singapore. Other topics discussed include the role of the media - from newspapers to the movie industry - in the construction of Singapore's languages.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
| Grade Type | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Not Available To Programme | ECON(2018-onwards), ELH(2018-onwards), HIST(2018-onwards), PPGA(2018-onwards), SOC(2018-onwards) |
| Not Available To All Programme With | |
| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | |
| Not Offered As BDE | |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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Available Indexes
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