Social Science Practicum

This course offers a unique opportunity for students to explore how applying their social sciences knowledge and skills can look in a real-world setting. It is designed for students to apply their social science education in tackling a real-world problem and contributing to social impact in Singapore.

The goal is to allow students to appreciate and navigate the practical realities of social sciences with industry partners, helping you develop practical experiences as budding social sciences practitioners on the ground. As part of the course curriculum, students will also learn practical theories, skills, and acquire proficiency in tools that can help them manage industry expectations.

This semester’s theme is titled Exploring Placemaking with Local Communities. We will be learning how place-based social engagements and investments can have massive positive outcomes and impact for local communities and stakeholders. This is highly relevant for Singapore’s context as a city-state, where our “smallness” and proximity become a potential catalyst for good. We are privileged to be working with PlayPan, an award-winning social movement that champions thought leaders and changemakers to play and do good together. PlayPan’s is also well known for making social impact through placemaking, and now calls the Glass Dome at Far East Square, home.

Students will work in groups to address problems designed by the instructors and PlayPan to provide insightful, creative, and practical solutions to advance the organisation’s goals and social engagements. The content output developed during the Social Science Practicum will contribute to publication content for PlayPan as a form of service learning impact. More details will be provided.