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Insight Singapore: How Singapore WorksGS21SINGAPOREGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorDevin KayCherie De ZwartPriceS$500 (excluding GST)Course Length5 daysDescriptionTwo <strong>the</strong>mes connect to <strong>the</strong> overall concept <strong>of</strong> learning how <strong>the</strong> island citystateis able to function and thrive. Students will learn about <strong>the</strong> creation<strong>of</strong> a national identity, highlighting <strong>the</strong> various ethnic groups that make upSingapore. In addition, this course is designed to provide students withfirst-hand experience with country’s efforts at sustainable development bylooking at <strong>the</strong> conservation <strong>of</strong> water and recycling efforts. The final day <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> course will take students behind <strong>the</strong> scenes <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> latest touristattractions, Universal Studios.Students who are adventurous in trying new cuisine, interested in exploringsome <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ethnic enclaves by foot and curious how this modern city-stateworks behind <strong>the</strong> scenes, will appreciate <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> this course.Post-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Parent’s night / OnlineReflectionsObjectives• What makes Singapore such a successful country?RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Attend all meetings.• Possess and know how to use a digital camera.Post-Course requirements:• Attend all scheduled meetings.• Complete a presentation for <strong>the</strong> parents describing a specific day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>week.52 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
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