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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCESProspectus 2018

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CONTENTSWhither the role of Social Sciences in today’s world of science and technology? ........................................ 03

Employability Skills ........................................ 03

Career Prospects ........................................ 03

Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................ 04

Economics ........................................ 05

Psychology ........................................ 07

Public Policy and Global Affairs ........................................ 09

Sociology ........................................ 11

Second Majors and Subject Minors ........................................ 13

Double Majors ........................................ 14

What Our Alumni Say ........................................ 15

All information is correct as of 1 November 2017


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CHAIR’S MESSAGE:

INSPIRING MINDS, FORGING FUTURES2018 is the year in which the School of Social Sciences (SSS) turns a year old. In April 2017, after 13 years operating as the

School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), we were finally reorganised into two Schools – School of Humanities (SoH),

and School of Social Sciences (SSS). The restructuring took place to accommodate the tremendous growth of HSS, which had

become the largest school in NTU, in terms of faculty and students. We welcomed the reorganisation as it enhanced the

flexibility for future growth of the respective Schools, and facilitated collaboration and interdisciplinary research as well as

international relations. Despite such changes, the SSS credo remains: to inspire eager minds, and help our students

build strong futures for themselves.

Today, SSS has close to 100 faculty members and over 1,700 undergraduates in four majors: Economics, Psychology, Public

Policy and Global Affairs, and Sociology. We also have double majors and unique interdisciplinary minors, which include Global

Asia, and Environmental and Urban Studies. Our students have access to abundant resources and critical information. They also

have dedicated faculty - leaders of cutting-edge research between the social sciences and other disciplines – to guide them.

These are indeed exciting times for SSS as we forge a new path to our future. We will only grow from strength to strength.

I urge you to join SSS and be part of our future.

Thank you and I look forward to welcoming you.

Professor Liu HongTan Kah Kee Endowed Professor of Asian StudiesChair, School of Social SciencesNanyang Technological University


Nanyang Technological University3

WHITHER THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IN TODAY’S WORLD OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY?Without a doubt, science and technology are central to problem-solving, satisfying desires and improving lives. But to effectively solve problems, an understanding of the human condition is required, and this is where the Social Sciences have a significant part to play.

The Social Sciences may conjure an overly simplistic image of a teacher or social worker, but the study of society and human relationships is more than just changing lives while in those careers. They cover a wide spectrum of subjects – from economics to sociology. These subjects provide an insight into the effects of science and innovation, and augment our ability to make rational and evidence-based decisions.

NTU’s School of Social Sciences (SSS) offers our students a broad-based and flexible curriculum, and opportunities to push the limits of learning beyond the walls of the classroom.

Our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programmes are four-year programmes with direct Honours. Students have the choice of the following majors at the School of Social Sciences: • Economics• Psychology• Public Policy and Global Affairs• Sociology

Students can also broaden their horizons by taking a range of free electives, which can be grouped into Minors. They have a choice of more than 30 courses outside their disciplines, giving them the opportunity to explore subjects and topics beyond their major degrees.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Our comprehensive and invigorating programmes help Social Sciences students to develop a range of desired employable skills:

CAREER PROSPECTS

Given the breadth and depth of their respective fields of study, our Social Sciences graduates can look to both public and private sectors in various job functions across industries for their future careers. These industry sectors include but are not limited to:

• Analysis and Interpretation• Analytical Ability• Communication Skills - verbal and written• Creative Thinking• Data Collection

• Accounting• Advertising & Marketing• Audit• Banking & Finance• Civil Service & Public Administration• Education & Training• Human Resources• Management & Consultancy

• Numeracy and Statistics • Problem Solving • Project Management• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills

• Media & Communications• Military & Defence• Public Relations• Retail• Sales• Science, Technology & IT• Sports & Recreation• Travel & Hospitality



UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM – AN OVERVIEWTo graduate in any of the Majors offered at the School of Social Sciences, students are required to complete 126 Academic Units from the Major Requirements and the General Education Requirements (GER).

SUBJECT TYPE SUBJECT AREA ACADEMIC UNITS (AUs)

Major Requirements (Core + Prescribed Electives)

A mix of compulsory foundation courses and other courses for Subject specialisations

Major Core Compulsory foundation courses that provide broad overviews of major areas of each Subject and serve as basic foundation for more advanced studies 60 – 69

Major Prescribed Electives Courses that offer opportunities to explore specialised areas of each Subject in more depth and intensity

General Education Requirements (GER)

Courses essential for the training of today’s Social Sciences graduates

GER Core Absolute Basics for Career

12

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Communication Skills

Enterprise and Innovation

Ethics and Academic Integrity

Singapore Studies

Sustainability

GER Prescribed Electives Business and Management

15Liberal Arts

Science, Technology and Society

Any two courses from the preceding three categories

Unrestricted Electives Minors / International Exchange Programme / (Optional) Professional Attachment Programme / Courses offered by any School 30 – 39

Total Academic Units (AUs) 126



ECONOMICSEconomics deals with the creation, distribution and consumption of resources. Because it is about people and the real world, economics enables students to learn about banking, finance, globalisation, and also about broader social issues such as poverty, education, health and the environment. It is a versatile discipline with close links to politics, sociology, psychology, business and finance.

The curriculum offers robust training in economic theory and statistical methods and offers a wide choice of economics courses to suit students’ interests and mathematical aptitude. Our four-year degree programme provides students with three areas to specialise in: Development and Public Policy; Finance and Business; and Quantitative Economics.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics and Economics

Double Degree in Engineering and Economics

Second Major in Economics

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

NTU General Admission Requirements

Minimum GCE ‘O’ level pass in Additional Mathematics or its equivalent

OUR FACULTY

Our faculty is made up of a diverse mix of local and international professionals, all of whom have PhDs from renowned universities around the world. Faculty members contribute to and participate regularly in major international conferences, and have served as consultants to prominent international organisations.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO GRADUATEIn order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

SUBJECT TYPE 1000 LEVEL 2000 LEVEL 3000 LEVEL 4000 LEVELMAJOR CORE (22 AUs) • Introduction to Statistical Theory

and Methods OR• Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference• Macroeconomics Principles• Microeconomics Principles

• Intermediate Macroeconomics• Intermediate Microeconomics• Introductory Econometrics OR• Principles of Econometrics

• Singapore Economy in a Globalised World

MAJOR PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (39 AUs)

GROUP AChoose a maximum of FOUR courses

• Basic Mathematics for Economics • Development Economics• Industrial Organisation• International Monetary Economics• International Trade• Labour Economics and Labour Relations• Money and Banking • Public Finance

• Political Economy • Monetary Economics

GROUP B Choose a maximum of EIGHT courses, of which THREE are 4000-Level courses

• Economic Thought • Macroeconomic Issues and Policies in Contemporary China• Survey Methods and Sampling Techniques

• Applied Econometrics• Cost-Benefit Analysis• Econometric Analysis of Financial Data • Economics of Corporate Finance• Energy Economics• Environmental Economics• Financial Economics• Game Theory and Applications to Social Sciences• Health Economics• Intermediate Econometrics• Introduction to Applied Economics Policy Research• Introduction to Data Analytics• Mathematical Economics• Political Economy of East Asia• Population Economics• Principles of Mathematical Finance• The Chinese Economy• Urban and Transport Economics• Urban Economics

• Advanced Econometrics• Advanced International Finance• Advanced Macroeconomics• Advanced Microeconomics• Behavioural Economics• Current Topics in Economics• Econometric Time Series Analysis• Empirical Strategy and Program Evaluation• Experimental Economics• Finance and Development • Growth Theory and Empirics• Information Economics• Monetary Economics • Personnel Economics• Quantitative Economics

GRADUATION PROJECT (8 AUs)

Under the guidance of a supervisor, each student is to identify a research topic, formulate research questions, develop a theoretical framework and design a methodological approach. Compulsory for students with CGPA of 3.90 and above.

Students who do not qualify for Graduation Project will read additional two (2) Level 4 courses.



OUR FACULTY

Our faculty members have postgraduate degrees from prominent universities in North America, Europe and Asia. They are involved in wide ranging projects such as the investigation of social cognition, cultural differences, youth violence, healthy aging, interactions with machinery and robotics, and how biology affects behaviour.

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PSYCHOLOGYPsychology is a discipline that involves the scientific study of human behaviour and cognition. It intersects with various fields including anthropology, biology, medical science, neuroscience, philosophy and sociology.

The curriculum in this programme provides students with comprehensive education in psychology. They will learn about the principles, mechanisms and development of human perception, cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, interpersonal relationships and other areas of psychology.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology

Second Major in Psychology



A good pass in H1 Mathematics or ‘O’ level Additional Mathematics

A good pass in General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry



WHAT YOU NEED TO GRADUATEIn order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

SUBJECT TYPE 1000 LEVEL 2000 LEVEL

MAJOR CORE (27 AUs)• TWO 1000-Level• SEVEN 2000-Level

• Fundamentals of Social Science Research• Introduction to Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology• Biological Psychology• Cognitive Psychology• Developmental Psychology

• Personality and Individual Differences• Research Design and Data Analysis in Psychology• Social Psychology

MAJOR PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (34 AUs)• SIX 3000-Level• FOUR 4000-Level

3000 LEVEL 4000 LEVEL• Alcohol, Drugs and Behaviour • An Ape’s Guide to Human Language• Applied Statistical Methods for Psychological Research• Biofeedback and Neurofeedback: Health and Performance• Biopsychosocial Criminology• Child Psychopathology• Clinical Community Psychology• Cognitive Development • Conservation Psychology• Consumer Psychology• Cultural Psychology• Engineering Psychology• Evolutionary Psychology• Health Psychology• Human Memory• Human Motivation• Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology

• Issues and Concerns in Adolescence • Learning and Behavioral Analysis• Managing Organisation Behavior• Occupational Health Psychology• Personnel Psychology• Positive Psychology• Psychological Adjustment and Mental Health• Psychological Testing• Psychology in the Asian Context• Psychology in the Workplace• Reading Development and Disorders• Sensation and Perception• Social Cognition• The Psychology of Pain and its Management• The Social Psychology of Human Communication

• Advanced Topics in Social Cognition• Agent-based Computational Psychology• Applied Multivariate Methods for Psychological Research• Clinical Psychology• Cognitive Neuroplasticity• Comparative Physiology of Social Interaction• Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience of Vision• Correctional Psychology• Current Research in Cultural Psychology• Development of Self-Regulation• Evidence-based Practice in Clinical Psychology• Industrial-Organisational Psychology in Practice• Intergroup Relations• Interpersonal Relations and Family Studies• Introduction to Functional MRI• Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology• Laboratory in Developmental Psychology• Laboratory in Human and Animal Neuroscience

• Laboratory in Human Factors• Laboratory in Industrial and Organisational Psychology• Laboratory in Personality and Individual Differences• Laboratory in Social Psychology• Language in Perception and Thought• Mental Health in the Community• Multisensory Integration• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution• Neuropsychology• Primate Psychology• Psychobiology of Creative Personalities• Psychological and Sociomoral Reasoning in Infancy• Psychology of Leadership• Qualitative Methods in Psychology• Social and Emotional Development• Technology and Social Behaviour• The Forensic Psychology of Crime, Terrorism and Disasters• The Last Dance: Psycho-social-cultural Perspective of Death, Dying and Bereavement• Trauma Psychology, Crisis Intervention and Management





OUR FACULTY

Our faculty members possess strong professional credentials and are both qualified and capable to engage in curricular development, teaching, and cutting edge research. Currently undergoing expansion, the programme is committed to achieving excellence in both teaching and research, as well as the establishment of a lively and collegial intellectual milieu.

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PUBLIC POLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRSThe Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) programme aims to prepare students for career and leadership roles in both public and private sectors in Singapore and the region, and combines politics and international relations, public policy, and public administration. It focuses on global Asia and Asian regionalism, namely Asian politics, governance, public administration, public policy, and international and global affairs.

Students will gain a multidimensional understanding of global affairs, and receive professional training in areas such as policy analysis, public financial management, international politics, and comparative public administration.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Public Policy and Global Affairs

Second Major in Public Policy and Global Affairs


NTU General Admission Requirement

A good pass in General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry



WHAT YOU NEED TO GRADUATEIn order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Public Policy and Global Affairs, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

SUBJECT TYPE 1000 LEVEL

MAJOR CORE – ALL UNITS(15 AUs)

• Fundamentals of Politics• Introduction to International Relations and Foreign Policy • Introduction to Political Theory • Introduction to Public Administration and Policy• Politics of Singapore

MAJOR PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (37 AUs)• A total of 11 electives must be taken • FOUR must be from 4000-Level courses from the two categories

Politics and International Relations Public Policy and Public Administration

• Advanced Topics in Democratic Theory: Democracy and Division • ASEAN in the 21st Century • Asian Political Thought • Borderless Migration • China in Africa• China’s Foreign Policy • Comparative Politics in Asia • Contemporary Political Theory • East Asian Security • European Union • Foreign Policy Analysis• Globalisation and East Asian Politics

• Global Cities: Policy and Politics• Justice • Media and Politics • Politics and Government in Southeast Asia • Politics of Democratisation in East and West • Politics of the Developing World • Singapore’s Foreign Policy • Terrorism and Security • The Politics of Ethnicity • The Rise of China • Theories in International Relations

• Analysis of Social Welfare Policy in the United States • Challenging Issues in Singapore • Comparative Public Administration • Comparative Public Policy• Constitutional and Administrative Law in Singapore • Cost-benefit Analysis in Public Policy • Economic Issues for Public Decision Making • Ethics of Public Administration and Policy • Global Governance and Regulation • Global Problems and Policy • Government, Non-profits and Society • Managing Human Behaviour in the Public Sector • Mass Media and Public Policy • Methods in Political Theory• Non-profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship • Performance Management in the Public Sector • Policy Evaluation

• Public Administration in Singapore • Public Administration in Southeast Asia • Public Administration: Past, Present and Future • Public Budgeting and Financial Management• Public Organisation and Management • Public Policy-making in Singapore• Research Methodology in Social Sciences • Science, Technology and Public Policy • Socio-Political Analysis in Public Policy • Special Issues in Public Policy• Special Topic in Public Administration • Statistical Foundations for Public Administration and Policy • Technology, Innovation and Policy • The Making of E-government





OUR FACULTY

Our faculty members are deeply committed to both teaching and research, imparting a practical craft and a spirit of life-long learning. Hailing from local and international universities, they are passionate about research, and are deeply engaged in public conversations about social change and the greater good of society. Over the years, they have shared their research with policy makers, non-profit organisations, and the general public.

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SOCIOLOGYSociology is the broadest of all social science disciplines – it is the study of social relations, how they are formed, and what their consequences are. Sociology majors benefit from an in-depth understanding of social organisations, culture and other social phenomena, and are valued for their critical thinking and analytical skills.

The curriculum provides an intellectually stimulating and rigorous experience for students. The academic foundation consists of three core areas: Economy, Technology and Society; Culture, Self and Identity; and Organisations and Organisational Change.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sociology

Second Major in Sociology



Good pass in General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry

Interview and writing test for selected candidates



WHAT YOU NEED TO GRADUATEIn order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sociology, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

SUBJECT TYPE 1000 LEVEL 2000 LEVEL 3000 LEVEL 4000 LEVEL

MAJOR CORE (19 AUs)• All Units and ONE 4000-Level

• Person and Society • Classical Social Theory• Doing Social Research

• Contemporary Social Theory• Understanding Social Statistics

• Research Practicum I: Qualitative Social Research• Research Practicum II: Quantitative Social Research

MAJOR PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (42 AUs)

All Units Choose FIVE Choose THREE Choose THREE• Singapore Society in Transition• Social Problems in a Global Context

• Culture, Self and Identity• Deviance and Society• Economy and Society• Education and Society• Environmental Sociology• Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations• Greying Society: Issues and Challenges • Media and Society• Migration and Multiculturalism• Organisations and Organisational Change• Population and Society • Science, Technology and Society• Social Class and Inequality• Sociology of the Life Course• Sociology of Language• The Changing Family • Understanding Globalisation

• Cities and Urban Life• Comparative Asian Societies • Development and Social Change • Health, Medicine, and Society• Power, Politics and the State• Religion and Society• Sexuality and Society• Societies in Comparative Perspective• Society and Culture in Southeast Asia• Sociology of Gender• Social Psychology • Sociology of Tourism

• Body, Self and Society• Cultural Change: Conceptual, Analytical, and Substantive Approaches• Cultural Politics of Development and the Environment• Emotions in Social Context • Global Cities• Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors: Explorations in Chinese Religions• Humanitarianism in Question• Honours Seminar in Applied Sociology• Honours Seminar in Current Sociology• Magic, Witchcraft and Shamanism• Migration and Development in a Globalising World• Postcolonial Sexuality• Sociology of Entrepreneurship• Social Institutions of Contemporary China• Sociology of Islam in the Malay World• Social Movements • Sociology of Reproduction• Sociology of Risk and Crisis• Social Science Fiction • The Self in Southeast Asia• Youth Cultures and Subcultures





SECOND MAJORSA Second Major provides students with breadth of exposure in their chosen subject. Students can choose to pursue a Second Major in another discipline offered by the School of Social Sciences, or one offered by another School within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).

Students will need to read 11 courses specific to the field of study, which includes both the Core Subjects and Prescribed Electives. They will graduate with a degree in their First Major upon satisfying the academic requirements of the School. The Second Major will be shown on the final transcript, and students will receive an additional certificate.

SECOND MAJORS OFFERED BY HASS

Art HistoryChineseCommunication StudiesEconomicsEnglish Literature HistoryLinguistics and Multilingual StudiesPhilosophyPsychologyPublic Policy and Global AffairsSociology

Economics students will have a choice to do a Second Major in Business offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS).

SUBJECT MINORSStudents in NTU have the opportunity to not only complement their major concentration, but also explore subjects of interest outside their area of specialisation.

To Minor in any of the programmes in School of Social Sciences, students must complete at least 5 courses, which include compulsory and elective courses.

MINORS OFFERED IN SSS

Minor in Economics

Minor in Environmental and Urban Studies

Minor in Psychology

Minor in Public Policy and Global Affairs

Minor in Sociology

INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS WITH SSS COURSES

Minor in Film Studies

Minor in Global Asia



DOUBLE MAJORS The Double Major Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is a four-year direct honours degree programme. Undergraduate students will read two majors chosen from among the disciplinary strengths of the four schools in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) – the School of Humanities, the School of Social Sciences, the School of Art, Design and Media, and the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

The B.A. is a fully conceived double-disciplinary degree. Each major will represent approximately 42% of the overall degree, with the remaining 16% reserved for General Education courses. Students admitted into this Double

Major degree programme will declare their two majors at the point of entry to NTU. In keeping with the prevailing practice with HASS’s current single degree programmes, students may apply for a transfer of major after the first year if they wish.

The Double Major Degree will offer students the opportunity to specialise in any two major academic disciplines and will encourage a multidisciplinary educational and intellectual focus. It will also equip students with the transferable skills of a liberal arts education for successful careers in the rapidly changing environment of the 21st century.

SUBJECT MINORSCOMBINATIONS OFFERED UNDER SSS

Economics & Media Analytics

Economics & Psychology

Economics & Public Policy and Global Affairs

Psychology & Linguistics and Multilingual Studies

Psychology & Media Analytics

OTHER COMBINATIONS

Biological Sciences & Psychology

Environmental Earth System Science & Public Policy and Global Affairs

Mathematical Sciences & Economics



WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY



I chose to study at NTU SSS due to its unique offering of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Its comprehensive curriculum ensured ample opportunities for students to explore their interests. I was also fortunate to be able to attend two overseas summer programmes hosted by Vietnam National University and Chiangmai University, where I learnt more about Vietnamese and Thai cultures.

Tong Wei JiePublic Policy and Global Affairs, 2017

It was fulfilling to learn from faculty who exposed me to compelling sociological concepts and issues through their innovative pedagogy and research. I also had the privilege to do a student exchange in Canada, and was encouraged to take up internships, which definitely prepared me for life after graduation.

Clarissa TanderSociology, 2015

While the modules I’ve taken have prepared me adequately for my professional career, it is the life lessons I learnt that have significantly shaped the person I’ve become. Until today, I still fondly remember this family I’ve grown close to in the programme.

Pony ChewPsychology, 2009

I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years in NTU SSS. In particular, I am grateful for the opportunities to have spent a semester at the University of Amsterdam as an exchange student, and another in Shanghai for a banking internship. These overseas experiences broadened my horizons and allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures. They have also honed my adaptability skills as I prepared for the transition from school to work.

Wu GuohongEconomics, 2011


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CONTACT US

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Economics: [email protected]: [email protected] Policy and Global Affairs: [email protected]: [email protected]

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