Students participating in the Semester-in-SEA Exchange Programme may accumulate up to 16 or 20 Units.

Students should list the correct module codes in their Study Plan when applying for the Student Exchange Programme via the EduRec System.

What modules must I read and will the modules be graded & credited?

All students should read a minimum of 16 Units to be counted towards SE major requirements as per table below. Students also have the option to do ISE3550 Extended Internship for an additional 4 Units which can be counted towards Unrestricted Electives (UE) outside major requirements only.

Module / Modular Credits	Compulsory?	Graded by Department of Southeast Asian Studies?	Credited towards Academic Requirements?
SE2660 Independent Study (4 Units)	Yes	Yes	Yes (SE major)
SE3660 Independent Study (4 Units)	Yes	Yes	Yes (SE major)
SE3550 Southeast Asian Studies Internship (4 Units)	Yes	Yes	Yes (SE major)
One language module - LABXXXX / LATXXXX / LAVXXXX (4 Units)	Yes	No	Yes (SE major)
ISE3550 Extended Internship (4 Units)	No	Yes	Yes (UE only)

Course Information

SE2660 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Units: 4
Workload: 0-2-4-2-2
Pre-requisite(s): Students should
1. have completed a minimum of 12 UTs in Southeast Asian Studies; and
2. have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their major
3. have read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT 2201; or LAV 1201 and LAV 2201

This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEAD in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies.We seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are namely: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. Beyond the ability of writing a logical essay learnt in campus, the student will develop in-depth academic research capabilities.

 

SE3660 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Units: 4
Workload: 0-2-4-2-2
Pre-requisite(s): Students should
1. have completed a minimum of 24 UTs in Southeast Asian Studies; and
2. have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their major;
3. have read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT 2201; or LAV 1201 and LAV 2201

This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEAD in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies. We seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. The student is expected to develop more reflexive research capacity and present a seminar at the end of the course.

 

SE3550 SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES INTERNSHIP / ISE3550 EXTENDED INTERNSHIP

Units: 4 / 4
Workload: Nil
Prerequisite(s): Students should have completed a minimum of 24 UT in Southeast Asian Studies and have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their major.
Preclusion(s): Any other XX3550 course (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)
Cross-listing(s): Nil

Internships vary in length and take place within organisations or companies located in Singapore or Southeast Asian countries. Internships with organisations or companies in Southeast Asian countries will occur during the semester-in-SEA programme at the SEAD. All internships are vetted and approved by the SEAD, have relevance to the major in Southeast Asian Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES ON LANGUAGE COURSE:

• The language module offered by the Partner University will be mapped against the relevant language course offered by the Centre for Language Studies (CLS). The Department of Southeast Asian Studies will assist students with the mapping of the language course. The level of language course depends on individual student’s requirement.
• Upon return to NUS, students are required to submit FASS Credit Transfer Form together with a copy of their academic transcript for the language course taken at Partner University and approval for mapping of the course. Students will be notified to collect the academic transcript by their Partner University from the Department general office when ready.
• Students who have satisfactorily completed their language courses will be granted credits transfer only, not grades transfer.
• The language course will be counted towards SE major requirements. However, students who have fulfilled the language course requirements for SE major (minimum of 16 UTs) may count the mapped credits towards their UE instead.

For clarification on courses and units, please contact Ms Sharifah Alawiyah.