Government and Politics of Singapore

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Government and Politics of Singapore (POL103)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1392 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

This course provides an orientation to the government and politics of Singapore. Much has changed since Singapore gained its independence. This course will cover both Singapore’s political history as well as the present landscape of governance and politics in Singapore. The course provides students with the knowledge and background needed to understand why governance and politics are framed as they are in Singapore.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done ENTIRELY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. There are no face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Politics and Governance in Singapore
Factors Affecting Singapore’s Internal and External Politics
Singapore’s Political History
The Singapore Political System
An Unchallenged One-Party Hegemonic State?
The Singapore Civil Service
National Building and National Identity
Political Leadership and the Challenge of Renewal
Civil Society and Democratisation
New Developments in Singapore
The 2011 Singapore General Elections – A Watershed?
Whither Politics and Governance in Singapore

Learning Outcome

Describe the competitive and durable authoritarian aspects of the Singapore political landscape.
Show the uniqueness of the Singapore political system.
Identify key issues relevant to the government and politics of Singapore.
Explain the uniqueness of the Singapore political system.
Apply Political Science concepts and frameworks to understand the Singapore political system.
Discuss the evolution of Singapore’s political landscape.