It’s been a while. The “Wuhan” virus, now known as Covid-19, or SARS-CoV-2 is now a global pandemic (“WHO Director-General’s opening remarks”, 2020). Some countries have closed their borders, limiting international travel, and ordered businesses to shut down. While Singapore was one of the first countries to be struck by the virus, our response was… Continue reading Exposing The Essentials During A Global Pandemic
Author: Wei Yong
Why Study Sociology With Communication At SUSS?
Over the years, people have told me to get a degree. I resisted because I did not have the money yet to pay for my own part-time studies. Shortly after finishing my two years of national service, my Dad wanted to pay for my studies but I declined. I knew then that I would have… Continue reading Why Study Sociology With Communication At SUSS?
Hi Mum! I’m featured on SUSS!
A pal (SJ) nominated me to be featured on SUSS’s #HumansOfSUSS campaign about a month ago. I said okay. So, here I am on Facebook and Instagram! I am honoured and privileged to be chosen. Shoutout to SJ for the nomination, and SUSS for the feature! You will have to pardon my dorkyness in my… Continue reading Hi Mum! I’m featured on SUSS!
A Brave Viral Decision
With the Wuhan virus seemingly infecting and killing people far from the epicenter, it might be wise to halt all travel plans for this Chinese Lunar New Year. But, it is a difficult decision for the Chinese all over the world.
SSC211: Social Science Research Methods
This is a tough course. I have never conducted social science research nor used its methods for research projects of any sort in recent years. In the first week, we covered the three different social science research perspectives: Positivist: Science is value-free. Data is out there, and objectivity is key. Interpretive: Data is observed, bracketed… Continue reading SSC211: Social Science Research Methods
COM103 – Discourse: Critique and Evaluation
My first Thursday class started off just fine. I learnt that most students just started their first year of studies. For many, it was their first class too and I am glad that they took COM103. This module is too critical to pass up and too important to leave for one’s later years. The concepts:… Continue reading COM103 – Discourse: Critique and Evaluation