Welcome to FASS!
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) of the National University of Singapore!
Established in 1929, the Faculty has a long-standing tradition of providing a rich and fulfilling educational experience for every generation of students led by award-winning educators who bring their research expertise into the classroom. One of the largest faculties in NUS, FASS offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes in the areas of Asian Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Language studies. To enhance the educational experience, FASS students can be part of our special programmes, such as double degrees, special degrees and with global partners, FASStrack Asia, and an array of Student Exchange Programmes. As part of the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS), students of the Faculty can access an even wider spectrum of opportunities, gaining a truly interdisciplinary education that will play a pertinent role in their future endeavours.
With the Faculty’s rich history, many alumni have walked through our corridors to embark on illustrious careers which have been guiding lights in our society and nation, and on a global stage. Their contributions, be it in politics, civil service, academia, arts, business, and the community, continue to inspire future generations of FASS graduates.
I hope you will take every opportunity you can during Orientation to discover for yourself the rich and exciting programmes and initiatives we offer. I also encourage you to keep updated on the Faculty’s news and developments through our Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Telegram channels, as well as our website.
Thank you.
Professor Lionel Wee
Dean
Orientation: Core Programme
FASS@CHS Orientation 2022 has ended. Click through the buttons to watch the sessions you missed or watch all of them on our YouTube Channel!
The Dean's Welcome
FASS Academics: CHS Core Curriculum
ModReg@EduRec
FASS Careers in the Making
Fireside Chat: The FASS Life
FASS Support: Student Wellness/Health, NUS Libraries, Student Conduct
Orientation: Essential Programme
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FASS Department programming will be held across multiple buildings in three zones, all within minutes of one another. These activities will run roughly between 13:00 and 17:00.
| Zone | Department |
| A | Chinese Studies; Japanese Studies; Malay Studies; Southeast Asian Studies; South Asian Studies; Communications and New Media |
| B | Economics; Geography; Social Work; History; Philosophy |
| C | Centre for Language Studies; English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology |
NUS Communications and New Media will be hosting the following in AS6/03-41:
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Ask Me Anything Session (in Department Seminar Room) |  |
| 14:30 - 16:00 | Tea Party |
NUS Chinese Studies will be hosting the following in Wan Boo Sow Research Centre AS8/05-49:
| 13:00 - 16:00 | Department Showcase Find out more about the Department of Chinese Studies and all our offerings at our Department Showcase! Our team will be able to share their experiences and advise you on major and minor requirements and other matters. |
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NUS Japanese Studies will be hosting the following in the area just outside the Japanese Culture Room (AS8-05-11):
| 13:30 - 16:00 | Department Showcase A stopping-point for freshies to sit, engage and clarify with department representatives (faculty and admin staff, and students) on curriculum, academic planning, or any other matters |
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NUS Malay Studies will be hosting the following in AS8/06-46 (Conference Room):
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Department Showcase and Panel Discussion with Associate Professor Sher Banu, Dr Suriani Suratman and Dr Azhar Ibrahim |
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NUS Southeast Asian Studies will be hosting the following in AS8/06-46 &Â AS8/06-47:
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Ask Me Anything Session with Head of Department Associate Professor Vatthana Pholsena Session will include a brief introduction to the Department's undergraduate programme, a discussion with current Southeast Asian Studies Majors and a Q&A segment. |
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NUS South Asian Studies will be hosting the following in AS8/06-47:
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Fireside Chat On the South Asian region and an introduction to multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary learning at NUS. This session is also an opportunity to ask questions about South Asian Studies Programme modules, relevant exchange programmes, career opportunities, internships... |
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NUS Economics will be hosting the following in the Lim Tay Boh Seminar Room, AS2/06-02:
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Three Sessions from 13:30 to 15:30 |
Ask Me Anything Session
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Session Leader: Dr Kelvin Seah, UG Programme DirectorNUS Geography will be hosting the following in AS2/02-03, the Earth Lab.
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Department Showcase and Tour | |
NUS Social Work will be hosting the following:
| 13:00 - 16:00 | Department Showcases on the Department's premises at AS3/04 | |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Heart to Heart Talk Between Social Workers: Experience of Practising Social Work in Singapore with Dr Alicia Pon and alumnus Dominic Soh, founder of Social Work Made Accessible Podcast in AS4-B1-09 | |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Masterclass: Holding Space for Youths Struggling with Mental Health by NUS Social Work Alumni (Limitless) Yi Feng and Dr Peace Wong in a tutorial room in AS4-B1-10 | |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Ask Me Anything Session with Associate Professor Esther Goh and alumnus Udhia Kumar, Practice Director of Kamping Kapor FSC in AS4-B1-09 |
NUS History will be hosting the following in AS8/04-02.
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Ask Me Anything Session with Associate Professor Wang Jinping and Dr Donna Maree Brunero | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 |
Short Talks: Showcasing History Lectures by Dr Sayaka Chatani, Dr Kung Chien Wen and Dr Jack Chia Meng Tat |
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NUS Philosophy will be hosting the following in AS3/05-23/11.
| 13:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee Chat With Philosophy Seniors This event is organised by the NUS Department of Philosophy and Philosophy Interest Group. For more information, please contact Youhei at youhei@u.nus.edu |
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| 14:00 - 15:00 |
Ask Me Anything Session & Panel Discussion | Panel Speakers: This event is organised by the NUS Department of Philosophy and Philosophy Interest Group. For more information, please contact Jonathan at jyhsim@nus.edu.sg. |
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NUS Centre for Language Studies will be hosting the following in AS4/02-06:
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| 13:30 - 16:00 | Showcase (13 Languages) | |
NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies will be hosting the following in AS5/05-09 Graduate Reading Room:
| 13:30 - 16:00 |
Ask a Prof, Q&A
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NUS Political Science will be hosting the following in AS6/02-14:
| 13:30 - 15:00 |  Ask Me Anything Session with Dr Dunya Lepori (Political Science), and Dr Joshua Watkins and Dr Shelley Guyton (Global Studies), introducing the disciplines they represent, and elaborating on the skills/knowledge students will acquire in their modules. |
NUS Psychology will be hosting the following.
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Ask Me Anything Session in AS1/03-01 | |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Lab Tours in AS5 Labs | |
| 14:10 - 14:40 | Talk by Associate Professor Stuart Derbyshire in AS1/03-01 | |
| 14:50 - 15:20 | Talk by Dr Lee Li Neng in AS1/03-01 | |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Department Showcase in AS1/03-01 | |
NUS Sociology and Anthropology will be hosting the following in LT10 / AS1-02-02:
| Three sessions from 13:30 to 16:30 |
Ask Me Anything and Fireside Chats
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Orientation: Library Tours
Representatives of NUS Libraries will be available to take interested students on a tour of the storied corridors, rooms and corners of Central Library. It has been renovated, refurbished and pretty much made anew — but it remains rich in history, even as it offers the most advanced technologies and facilities among similar libraries across the world.
The tours will run at half-hour intervals from 13:00 through 16:30 — see times and register below. Visitors are to approach a specially set up NUS Libraries booth at Level 1, Central Library to start the tour.
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For an idea of what you can find on your tour, you may click your way through a virtual NUS Libraries tour here.
University Resources
The following are University portals and sites with essential guides and information on how to go about planning and registering for classes, get connected to the University IT infrastructure, start accessing NUS Libraries' resources and much more.