Bicultural Studies Programme 双文化课程
Explore how the Secondary section's four-year Bicultural Studies Programme nurtures bilingual leaders with deep knowledge of Eastern and Western cultures.
Overview
Catholic High School started the Bicultural Studies Programme (Chinese), BSP(C) in 2016. We offer this programme to Year 3 students who are passionate about learning from the cultures of the East and West.
This is a four-year programme (opens in new tab). Students successfully admitted to BSP(C) will complete their Year 3 and Year 4 of BSP in Catholic High School and continue the programme at Eunoia Junior College.
Vision
“Every CHS BSP student is a bicultural and bilingual leader with the perspectives, principles and passion to touch lives and transform futures.”
Objectives
The objectives of the BSP(C) are to:
Nurture principled, bicultural and enterprising leaders who are able to engage with China and understand the West;
Develop bilingual scholars who are passionate about analyzing and projecting the historical, cultural and contemporary developments of both the East and West; and
Broaden our students’ horizon, and cultivate their global perspectives and world readiness as part of the global diaspora.
Course Outline
This programme aims to deepen students’ understanding of history, social evolution, economic developments and international relations of contemporary China with the rest of the world, particularly the West. Students will be exposed to historical analyses, experiential learning and other approaches that cultivate their interest and deepen their learning.
Besides covering topics related to China, students will also learn more about their roots and roles as Southeast Asian Chinese and how the development of China will affect them.
Students will have the opportunities to carry out research studies, attend various seminars and workshops organized by MOE and the school.
Assessments
Students in BSP(C) will be graded based on:
Research based presentation
Thesis writing in Year 4
MOE BSP Scholarship
Year 2 Students who have obtained exemplary results in both English Language and Higher Chinese Language will be recommended for this scholarship.
The scholarship is tenable for 4 years, from Year 3 to Year 6, and scholars are to fulfil the following scholarship requirements:
At Year 3 and 4: Offer Higher Chinese and Chinese Electives as required by the school (BSP)
At Pre-University: Offer H2 China Studies (Chinese); and
Participate in BSP(C) activities organised by the MOE and school.
Please refer to the MOE website (opens in new tab) for more details about the scholarship.
One of our BSP scholars from class of 2016-2017, Ong Chong Yu, at the award ceremony for his Prime Minister’s Book Prize. Established in 1974, the Prime Minister’s Book Prize is a national award recognising outstanding students for bilingualism.公教双文化课程2017年毕业生王崇宇荣获总理书籍奖。总理书籍奖设立于1974年，是国家级奖项，旨在表彰学生学习双语的卓越表现。
双文化课程活动
双文化课程活动
概述
公教中学于2016年开办双文化课程，遴选热衷于学习东西方文化的中三学生修读这个课程。
双文化课程为期四年 (opens in new tab)。双文化课程的学生将会在公教中学完成两年的课程，并在诺雅初级学院继续完成第三至第四年的课程
愿景
“每个公教中学双文化课程的学生都是有世界观、有原则和热衷于感悟生活、勇创未来的双文化和双语领袖。”
宗旨
公教中学双文化课程的宗旨是：
培养有原则、积极进取和能够联系中国和了解西方社会的双文化领袖；
培养热衷于分析和展望东西方历史、文化和当代社会发展的双文化学者；
开阔学生的视野，让他们有更广阔的世界观，为未来做好准备。
课程
双文化课程旨在深化学生对中国历史、社会变迁、经济发展和国际外交的认识。学生将通过历史评论、体验式学习和其他方式促进学习，培养他们了解东西方社会的兴趣。 除了和中国有关的课题，公教中学的双文化课程学生也将学习他们身为东南亚华人的历史根源和所扮演的角色，以及中国的发展对他们的影响。 学生也将有机会进行研究、参加由教育部和学校主办的研讨会、工作坊和学习之旅。
评估
评估方式包括：
口头呈现
论文写作
双文化奖学金
我们将推荐在英文和高级华文考获优异成绩的中二学生申请由教育部颁发的奖学金。 所有奖学金得主都必须：
在中三和中四选修高级华文和学校规定的华文选修课。
在初级学院选修H2中国通识。
参加所有由教育部和学校主办的双文化课程的活动。