Creative Writing Workshops provide students with the opportunity to work in depth with visiting and invited writers and produce new work through generative workshops. IN these hands-on and intensive workshops, student writers try their hand at modes and forms of writing guided by the best local and
Creative Writing Workshops provide students with the opportunity to work in depth with visiting and invited writers and produce new work through generative workshops. IN these hands-on and intensive workshops, student writers try their hand at modes and forms of writing guided by the best local and international writers.
Established in 2011, through a partnership between Yale University and the National University of Singapore, Yale-NUS College is a leading liberal arts and sciences college in Asia, with a residential programme that integrates living and learning.
Drawing on the resources and traditions of its founding universities, a Yale-NUS education promotes broad-based interdisciplinary learning across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities complemented by depth of expertise in one’s major.
Engagement with Yale
One of the oldest and most storied institutions in North America, Yale University exemplifies the best traditions of liberal arts education and residential college living. As one of our co-founding partners, Yale offers close collaboration with faculty and unparalleled opportunities for students.
Engagement with NUS
Yale-NUS is nestled within the verdant grounds of University Town, a sustainably designed space at Asia’s leading university, the National University of Singapore (NUS). Students benefit from the close-knit community and personalised learning of a small college while enjoying the advantages of being located within a world-class research institution.
Vision
A community of learning,
Founded by two great universities,
In Asia, for the world.
Mission
Yale-NUS College, a residential college located in Singapore, aims to redefine liberal arts and science education for a complex, interconnected world.
Founded by two great universities
An intimate liberal arts college, dedicated to undergraduate education, Yale-NUS draws on the resources and traditions of two great universities. We pursue excellence through innovative teaching and research, and we provide global opportunities for our students.
In Asia
Our location at the crossroads of Asia informs our pedagogy. Drawing on active modes of learning associated with American liberal arts education, we introduce our students to the diverse intellectual traditions and cultures of Asia and the world.
For the world
We educate citizens of the world and uphold the principles of free exchange of ideas, pluralism, and respect for diversity. Our extra-curricular and residential programmes support student learning and encourage an ethic of service. By our example, we seek to spur innovation in higher education across the globe.
Who We Are
At Yale-NUS, we seek to inspire innovation in higher education across the globe. Through open inquiry and scholarly exploration, we delve into enduring disciplinary concerns and develop creative interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. As a community, we aim to provide every member with a transformative experience by encouraging habits of the mind (such as creativity, curiosity and critical thinking) and character (integrity, professionalism and ethic of service).
Central to the transformation process is our engagement with diverse modes of enquiry and a commitment to challenge our assumptions.
Our Values and Commitments
Transformation
We strive to be a centre for quality scholarship and continual learning that makes a positive difference in the world.
Exploration
We are firmly committed to open inquiry and academic freedom.
Respect
We are committed to providing a challenging yet supportive learning and working environment for all community members.
Inclusivity
We are committed to diversity and celebrate our differences and our unique perspectives.
Care
We are committed to caring for ourselves, our community and the environment.
Our Primary Creative Writing Programme will transform our students into A* virtuoso writers, where the pen becomes mightier than the sword. Effective guidance will be provided to students at different stages to harness their writing potential to suit different themes and contexts.
Uncover the fundamentals of writing fiction with an eye on both the short story and the novel. An introductory writing workshop that will explore setting, point-of-view, dialogue, conflict, plot, tone, voice, character and genre.
A great part of communication today is done through emails, and writing has become an essential skill for everyone in the modern workplace. You must learn to develop your ideas, express them clearly, and persuade others of their viability.
Meeting minutes and follow-up actions are crucial to manage any project. Good minutes provides a clear direction and guidelines for the whole team to take action within a defined timeline.
Creative Writing Curriculum Is Uniquely Delivered In a Step-by-Step Approach
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