Humanities Online Talks

English Language & Linguistics (Dr Nick Huang): In this part of the session, we will take a closer look at the foundational theories and methodologies that define the field of linguistics. We will also learn more about how our program contributes to our understanding of how language works in Singapore, Asia, and even the rest of the world. In addition to theoretical knowledge, we also emphasise practical, hands-on experiences that prepare students for a wide range of careers, such as teaching, speech and language therapy, and AI.

English Literature (Dr Gilbert Yeoh): In the Literature section of the talk, we will look at the poetry of American modernist poet William Carlos Williams as well as a sample of critical theory by the theorist Mikhail Bakhtin. These examples give us a sense of the joy and pleasure of studying literature and an idea of what studying literature at the tertiary level involves. There will also be a brief look at the Literature curriculum.

Theatre & Performance Studies (Associate Professor Liang Peilin): At the NUS Theatre and Performance Studies programme, we study theatre and performance as a practice and as a discourse for understanding a world that has become increasingly complex and performative. The programme specialises in several areas, including Asian Shakespeare, performance ethnography, theatre and fiction, applied theatre, performer training, as well as theatre and performance's intersection with disciplines such as technology, cognitive science, and healthcare. Students acquire a broad base arts training with transferrable skills that are of value to a wide range of career paths.