You will explore questions such as:<\/p>\n
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- Why are certain heritage forms gaining attention now?<\/li>\n
- How are politics, power, and preservation connected in heritage recognition?<\/li>\n
- What makes something “beautiful” or “worthy” of conservation within a local cultural context?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Through historical case studies, theoretical insights, and real-world examples, this course will:<\/p>\n
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- Unpack key forms of intangible heritage<\/strong> that are currently gaining prominence, and explore the societal forces driving this interest<\/li>\n
- Survey and reflect on past and present efforts<\/strong> to document and preserve heritage, and identify gaps and opportunities for future research<\/li>\n
- Introduce methods to document heritage<\/strong> and explain why public discourse is essential to meaningful heritage planning<\/li>\n
- Explore aesthetics from a Southeast Asian perspective<\/strong>, including how concepts of beauty, clarity, and ethical values are culturally embedded<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Whether you are in heritage planning, education, the arts, cultural policy, or simply curious about Southeast Asia’s rich traditions, this course encourages you to think critically and creatively about what we choose to preserve and why it matters.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tMedium of Instruction\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
English<\/p>\n
\n\t\tCourse Objectives\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n
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- Recognise key forms of cultural heritage<\/strong> in the Malay-Indonesian context, along with their historical development<\/li>\n
- Understand cultural and aesthetic symbols<\/strong> that are embedded in traditional practices and expressions<\/li>\n
- Appreciate the values and philosophies of the communities<\/strong> that have created and sustained these traditions<\/li>\n
- Evaluate how cultural heritage<\/strong> can enrich social and cultural life<\/strong> in Singapore’s multicultural society<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n\t\tWho Should Attend\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
This course is designed for professionals and practitioners across the cultural, education, and media sectors, including:<\/p>\n
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- Teachers, lecturers, and curriculum specialists<\/li>\n
- Librarians, archivists, and curators<\/li>\n
- Journalists, writers, and content producers<\/li>\n
- Cultural workers, community leaders, and policymakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this course offers meaningful insights and valuable resources for professionals at all levels of seniority.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tMinimum Entry Requirement\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
Polytechnic\u00a0 Diploma \/ GCE ‘A’ (or equivalent) and Above<\/p>\n
\n\t\tCourse Fee\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
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\n Fee Category<\/strong><\/td>\n Singapore Citizen \/ Permanent Resident<\/strong><\/td>\n International Participant<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full course fee (including 9% GST)<\/td>\n S$926.50<\/td>\n S$926.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Self-sponsored participants:<\/strong> You will need to make online payment at the point of accepting offer of enrolment.<\/li>\n
- Corporate-sponsored participants:<\/strong> NUS will bill your company for payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n\t\tSkillsFuture Credit\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fees.<\/p>\n
This is only applicable to\u00a0self-sponsored\u00a0<\/strong>participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credit can be submitted when making payment for the course.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tAbout the Instructor\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
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<\/td>\nDr Azhar Ibrahim is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS). He teaches Malay-Indonesian literature and ideologies of development at the Department. His research interest includes sociology of literature, critical literacy, and the Malay-Indonesian intellectual development. Amongst his published works are:\u00a0 Emancipated Education (2020), Historical Imagination and Cultural Responses to Colonialism and Nationalism: A Critical Malay(sian) Perspective (2017), Contemporary Islamic Discourse in the Malay-Indonesia World (2014) and Narrating Presence: Awakening from Cultural Amnesia. (2014).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dr Azhar Ibrahim<\/strong>
\nSenior Lecturer
\nDepartment of Malay Studies<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\tTerms and Conditions\n\t<\/h4>\n\t
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- Class Formation and Changes
\n<\/strong>Classes will only be conducted if the minimum enrolment is met. The organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the class format at short notice and at its sole discretion, without providing reasons. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be issued for payments already received.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n- \n
- Absence Policy
\n<\/strong>No make-up lessons will be provided for missed classes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n- \n
- Withdrawal and Replacement
\n<\/strong>Once a participant is accepted into the programme, withdrawals are not permitted. Participants who wish to withdraw may either:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Withdrawal and Replacement
- Absence Policy
- Corporate-sponsored participants:<\/strong> NUS will bill your company for payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Self-sponsored participants:<\/strong> You will need to make online payment at the point of accepting offer of enrolment.<\/li>\n
- Understand cultural and aesthetic symbols<\/strong> that are embedded in traditional practices and expressions<\/li>\n
- Survey and reflect on past and present efforts<\/strong> to document and preserve heritage, and identify gaps and opportunities for future research<\/li>\n
- Unpack key forms of intangible heritage<\/strong> that are currently gaining prominence, and explore the societal forces driving this interest<\/li>\n