Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education
Curriculum Structure for Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Primary) Programme
Student teachers enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Primary) programme will follow the curriculum structure shown in Table 2 below:
Table 2: Curriculum Structure for Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Primary) Programme
Year 1
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 18 15 18 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED00C# | Professional Practice and Inquiry | 1 |
| AED10A | Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching | 2 | |
| AED10G | Character and Citizenship Education in the Singapore Context | 2 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Tamil Language | ACT10A | Assessment in Tamil Language Teaching | 3 |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: CCE (Tamil) & Tamil Literature | ACK10A | Introduction to CCE: Content, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment | 3 |
| PRACTICUM | APR10A | School Experience | 0 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| ALS10A | Academic Discourse Skills | 3 | |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |||
| ALK10B | Communication Skills for Teachers | 2 | |
| AED10H | Group Endeavours in Service Learning | 1 | |
| CC0006 | Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment | 3 | |
| HY0003 | Ethics and Social Contexts of Education | 2 | |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature Malay Literature Tamil Literature & CCE | 6 12 3 | |
# AED00C spans the entire duration of the BA/BSC (Acad Dspln & Ed) programmes.
Year 2
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 12 18 12 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED20A | Teaching and Managing Learners at the Primary Level | 2 |
| AED20C | Technologies for Meaningful Learning | 2 | |
| AED20D | Assessing Learning and Performance | 1 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC20B | Curriculum Design and Development of Instructional Materials | 3 |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD20A | Foundations to Malay Language Teaching at the Primary Level | 3 |
| ACD20B | Teaching Oral Communication in Malay at the Primary Level | 2 | |
| CS1: Tamil Language | ACT20A | Language Education and Pedagogy in teaching of Tamil Language | 3 |
| ACT20B | Teaching Reading and Writing in Tamil Language | 3 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: CCE (Chinese) | ACZ20A | Introduction to CCE: Content, Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment | 3 |
| CS2: CCE (Malay) | ACV20A | Teaching of Character and Citizenship Education (Malay) (Lower Primary) | 3 |
| ACV20B | Teaching of Character and Citizenship Education (Malay) (Upper Primary) | 3 | |
| PRACTICUM | APR20A | Teaching Assistantship | 3 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |||
| AMX20A | Multicultural Studies: Appreciating & Valuing Differences | 3 | |
| Select 1 digital literacy prescribed elective + | AED23 K/L/M | Digital Literacy for the Net Generation / Digital and Media Literacy / Computer Literacy through Coding and Applications | 3 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature | 9 | |
| AD Minor | Tamil Literature & CCE | 9 | |
+ Select 1 course from the following choices: AED23K or AED23L or AED23M.
Year 3
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 9 9 6 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED30D | Supporting Diversity at the Primary Level | 1 |
| AED30E | Pedagogical Practices | 1 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC30A | Teaching of Listening & Speaking | 2 |
| ACC30B | Teaching of Reading & Writing | 2 | |
| ACC30C | Planning and Developing Language Lessons | 2 | |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD30A | Teaching Reading and Writing in Malay (Lower Primary) | 3 |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: CCE (Chinese) | ACZ30A | Children's Literature & the Teaching of CCE | 3 |
| PRACTICUM | APR30A | Teaching Practice 1 | 5 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| AED40A | Educational Research #^ | 3 | |
| AED430 | Research Project #^ | 3 | |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Tamil Literature & CCE | 3 | |
| OTHER BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES @ | Other BDEs | 3 | |
# Student teachers are required to read AED40A, except those in the NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars (TSP) Programme who will read AED430 instead.
^ AED40A and AED430 span two semesters.
@ Student teachers majoring in Chinese Studies (Pri) / Malay Studies (Pri) / Tamil Studies (Pri) are required to read 3 AUs worth of other BDEs in total.
Year 4
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 3 6 9 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC40A | Student-centered Language Learning Strategies & Activities | 3 |
| ACC40B | Language Testing | 3 | |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD40A | Teaching Reading and Writing in Malay (Upper Primary) | 3 |
| ACD40B | Teaching Malay Grammar at the Primary Level | 2 | |
| ACD40C | Assessment in Malay Language Teaching | 3 | |
| CS1: Tamil Language | ACT40B | Use of Information Communication Technology in Teaching Tamil Language | 3 |
| ACT40C | Teaching of Tamil Poetry | 3 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: CCE (Chinese) | ACZ40A | Teaching of CCE: From Classroom to School to Community | 3 |
| CS2: CCE (Malay) | ACV40A | Assessment in Character and Citizenship Education (Malay) | 2 |
| CS2: CCE (Tamil) & Tamil Literature | ACK40A | Character and Citizenship Education and Moral Literature | 3 |
| ACK40B | Character and Citizenship Education and Children Literature | 3 | |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC EXERCISE | Academic Exercise (aligned with AD Major) | 6 | |
| PRACTICUM | APR40A | Teaching Practice 2 | 10 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature | 3 | |
AUs overview for Bachelor of Arts in Chinese/Malay/Tamil Studies and Education (Primary)
| Group of Courses | No. of AUs |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR Academic Discipline | Chinese Studies; or 42 Malay Studies; or 48 Tamil Studies* 45 |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |
| Education Studies | 12 |
| Curriculum Studies (aligned with corresponding AD Major) | |
| Chinese Studies • CS1: Chinese Language • CS2: CCE (Chinese) | 15 9 |
| Malay Studies • CS1: Malay Language • CS2: CCE (Malay) | 16 8 |
| Tamil Studies* • CS1: Tamil Language • CS2: CCE (Tamil) and Tamil Literature | 15 9 |
| Practicum • School Experience • Teaching Assistantship • Teaching Practice 1 | 0 3 5 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |
| • Academic Exercise | 6 |
| • Academic Discourse Skills | 3 |
| • Educational Research (Regulars and Upgraders) / Research Project (TSP) | 3 |
| Practicum • Teaching Practice 2 | 10 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |
| • Communication Skills for Teachers | 2 |
| • Digital Literacy | 3 |
| • Ethics and Social Contexts of Education | 2 |
| • Group Endeavors in Service Learning | 1 |
| • Multicultural Studies | 3 |
| • Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment | 3 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |
| Minor (aligned with corresponding AD Major) • Chinese Literature • Malay Literature • Tamil Literature* | 18 12 15 |
| Other Broadening & Deepening Electives • Regulars and Upgraders; or • TSP | 3/ 15 |
* Student teachers reading Tamil Studies will receive training in both Primary and Secondary tracks but will be certified only in the track assigned.
Curriculum Structure for Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Secondary) Programme
Student teachers enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Secondary) programme will follow the curriculum structure shown in Table 4 below:
Table 4: Curriculum Structure for the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Secondary) Programme *
Year 1
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 18 15 18 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED02C# | Professional Practice and Inquiry | 1 |
| AED10A | Educational Psychology: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching | 2 | |
| AED10G | Character and Citizenship Education in the Singapore Context | 2 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Tamil Language | ACT10A | Assessment in Tamil Language Teaching | 3 |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: CCE (Tamil) & Tamil Literature | ACK10A | Introduction to CCE: Content, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment | 3 |
| PRACTICUM | APR10A | School Experience | 0 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| ALS10A | Academic Discourse Skills | 3 | |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |||
| ALK10B | Communication Skills for Teachers | 2 | |
| AED10H | Group Endeavours in Service Learning | 1 | |
| CC0006 | Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment | 3 | |
| HY0003 | Ethics and Social Contexts of Education | 2 | |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature Malay Literature Tamil Literature & CCE | 6 12 3 | |
* In the secondary specialisation for Malay Studies, Malay Studies must be offered as AD Major with Malay Literature as AD Minor. However, student teachers can opt to offer Malay Studies as AD Major and any other Arts subject as AD Minor but they will then not be considered as specialising in Malay Studies.
# AED02C spans the entire duration of the BA/BSC (Acad Dspln & Ed) programmes.
Year 2
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 9 18 15 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED22A | Teaching and Managing Learners at Secondary Level (Part 1) | 2 |
| AED20C | Technologies for Meaningful Learning | 2 | |
| AED20D | Assessing Learning and Performance | 1 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC22A | Basic Elements of a Lesson | 1 |
| ACC22B | Teaching of Chinese: Form and Meaning | 2 | |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD22A | Foundations to Malay Language Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| CS1: Tamil Language | ACT20A | Language Education and Pedagogy in teaching of Tamil Language | 3 |
| ACT20B | Teaching Reading and Writing in Tamil Language | 3 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: Chinese Literature | ACJ22A | Introduction to the Teaching of Chinese Literature & China Studies: Content, Pedagogy, & Assessment | 3 |
| CS2: Malay Literature | ACF22A | Teaching of Modern Malay Literature | 3 |
| ACF22B | Teaching of Traditional Malay Literature | 3 | |
| PRACTICUM | APR20A | Teaching Assistantship | 3 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |||
| AMX20A | Multicultural Studies: Appreciating & Valuing Differences | 3 | |
| Select 1 digital literacy prescribed elective + | AED23 K/L/M | Digital Literacy for the Net Generation / Digital and Media Literacy / Computer Literacy through Coding and Applications | 3 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature Tamil Literature & CCE | 9 6 | |
| OTHER BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES @ Other BDEs (for Chinese Studies student teachers) | 3 | ||
+ Select 1 course from the following choices: AED23K or AED23L or AED23M.
@ Student teachers majoring in Chinese Studies (Sec) are required to read 6 AUs worth of other BDEs in total.
Year 3
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 9 9 3 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| EDUCATION STUDIES | AED32B | Teaching and Managing Learners at Secondary Level (Part 2) | 1 |
| AED30E | Pedagogical Practices | 1 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC32A | Teaching of Listening & Speaking | 2 |
| ACC32B | Teaching of Reading & Writing | 2 | |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD32A | Teaching and Assessing Reading in Malay | 3 |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: Chinese Literature | ACJ32A | Teaching of Prose & Poetry: Pedagogy, Design & Facilitation of Learning Activities | 3 |
| PRACTICUM | APR30A | Teaching Practice 1 | 5 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| AED40A | Educational Research #^ | 3 | |
| AED430 | Research Project #^ | 3 | |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Tamil Literature & CCE | 6 | |
| OTHER BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES@ | Other BDEs (For Chinese / Tamil Studies student teachers) Other BDEs (for Malay Studies student teachers) | 3 6 | |
# Student teachers are required to read AED40A, except those in the NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme (TSP) who will read AED430 instead.
^ AED40A and AED430 span two semesters.
@ Student teachers majoring in Chinese Studies (Sec) or Malay Studies (Sec) are required to read a total of 6 AUs of other BDEs, while those majoring in Tamil Studies (Sec) are required to read 3 AUs worth of other BDEs in total.
Year 4
| Category/Subject | Course Code | Title | No. of AUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AD Major | Chinese Studies Malay Studies Tamil Studies | 6 6 9 | |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |||
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 1 CS1: Chinese Language | ACC42A | Language Testing | 3 |
| ACC42B | Planning and Developing Student-centered Language Lessons | 2 | |
| CS1: Malay Language | ACD42A | Teaching and Assessing Writing in Malay | 3 |
| ACD42B | Teaching and Assessing Malay Grammar | 3 | |
| CS1: Tamil Language | ACT40B | Use of Information Communication Technology in Teaching Tamil Language | 3 |
| ACT40C | Teaching of Tamil Poetry | 3 | |
| CURRICULUM STUDIES 2 CS2: Chinese Literature | ACJ42A | Teaching of Novels & Drama: Pedagogy, Design & Facilitation of Learning Activities | 3 |
| CS2: Malay Literature | ACF42A | Designing Programmes and Assessment in the Teaching of Malay Literature | 3 |
| CS2: CCE (Tamil) & Tamil Literature | ACK40A | Character and Citizenship Education and Moral Literature | 3 |
| ACK40B | Character and Citizenship Education and Children Literature | 3 | |
| INTER-MAJOR | |||
| ACADEMIC EXERCISE | Academic Exercise (aligned with AD Major) | 6 | |
| PRACTICUM | APR40A | Teaching Practice 2 | 10 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |||
| MINOR AD Minor | Chinese Literature | 3 | |
AUs overview for Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Malay / Tamil Studies and Education (Secondary)
| Group of Courses | No. of AUs |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE MAJOR • Chinese Studies; or • Malay Studies; or • Tamil Studies* | 42 48 45 |
| EDUCATION MAJOR | |
| Education Studies | 12 |
| Curriculum Studies (aligned with corresponding AD Major) | |
| • Chinese Studies o CS1: Chinese Language o CS2: Chinese Literature | 12 9 |
| • Malay Studies o CS1: Malay Language o CS2: Malay Literature | 12 9 |
| • Tamil Studies* o CS1: Tamil Language o CS2: CCE (Tamil) and Tamil Literature | 15 9 |
| Practicum • School Experience • Teaching Assistantship • Teaching Practice 1 | 0 3 5 |
| INTER-MAJOR | |
| • Academic Exercise | 6 |
| • Academic Discourse Skills | 3 |
| • Education Research (Regulars and Upgraders) / Research Project (TSP) | 3 |
| Practicum • Teaching Practice 2 | 10 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE CORE | |
| • Communication Skills for Teachers | 2 |
| • Digital Literacy | 3 |
| • Ethics and Social Contexts of Education | 2 |
| • Group Endeavors in Service Learning | 1 |
| • Multicultural Studies | 3 |
| • Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment | 3 |
| BROADENING & DEEPENING ELECTIVES | |
| Minor (aligned with corresponding AD Major) • Chinese Literature • Malay Literature • Tamil Literature* | 18 15 15 |
| Other Broadening & Deepening Electives • Chinese / Malay Studies o Regulars and Upgraders o TSP • Tamil Studies* o Regulars and Upgraders o TSP | 6 18 3 15 |
* Student teachers reading Tamil Studies will receive training in both Primary and Secondary tracks but will be certified only in the track assigned.