Singapore Secondary 4 Humanities (G1, G2, G3)

The Singapore Secondary 4 Humanities curriculum is built upon the Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB) framework, where subjects are offered at three levels: G1, G2, and G3, corresponding to the previous Normal (Technical), Normal (Academic), and Express streams. Students are placed in these levels based on their academic performance and can take different subjects at different G levels. Humanities subjects offered at the Secondary 4 level typically include History, Geography, Literature in English, and Social Studies (often combined with History at higher levels).

History:

The Secondary 4 History syllabus covers various historical periods and themes, often focusing on the 20th century and its impact on Singapore. Topics may include international relations, key historical events, and their significance. Resources related to the History syllabus include:

• [History O-Level Syllabus 2174 (2024)](
• [HISTORY SYLLABUS](
• [2023-history-upper-secondary-syllabus.pdf](
• [Humanities (Social Studies, History) O-Level Syllabus 2261 (2024)](

Geography:

The Secondary 4 Geography syllabus explores both physical and human geography concepts. Topics may include:

• Physical Geography: Coasts, tectonic hazards, weather, and climate.
• Human Geography: Tourism, food resources, health, and diseases.

Resources related to the Geography syllabus include:

• [2023 Upper Secondary Geography Syllabus](
• [GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS](

Literature in English:

The Secondary 4 Literature syllabus focuses on developing students' ability to analyze and interpret literary texts across different genres (prose, poetry, drama). The curriculum emphasizes critical reading, understanding literary devices, and appreciating diverse perspectives. Resources related to the Literature syllabus include:

• [Literature in English](
• [MOE Literature Syllabus School Learning Literature](

Social Studies:

Social Studies often forms a core component of the lower secondary Humanities curriculum and may be combined with History at the upper secondary level. The syllabus aims to develop students' understanding of citizenship, governance, and social issues. Resources related to Social Studies and the overall Humanities framework include:

• [2024 Lower Secondary G1 Humanities Syllabus (Social Studies and Humanities Exposure Modules)](
• [Curriculum for secondary schools](

While the specific content and assessment methods may vary across the G levels, the overall aim of the Secondary 4 Humanities curriculum is to equip students with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of social issues, preparing them for informed citizenship and further education.