Welcome to Southeast Asian Studies @ NUS
Life isn't divided up into neat disciplinary boxes. Learning about the world shouldn't be boxed in either.
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies offers an ideal alternative to students who find disciplinary approaches to learning narrow or restrictive, and those who prefer a more subject-oriented curriculum. Our department aims to offer a truly inter-disciplinary approach to learning which draws on different perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all thoroughly informed by local experience and knowledge.
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Things you always wanted to ask Singapore’s first archaeologist
Another video interview with Prof John Miksic by Mothership.SG, a Singapore Internet media company with one of the largest digital platforms in Singapore. Check out the video interview on their Facebook page 1819.
From Borneo Due West
Join an amazing voyage on a classic sailing ship. Explore remote Indonesian islands. Experience life at sea. 2-16 June 2018 Open to all NUS students, staff, and alumni! There are limited slots—sign up NOW! Costs: Students $1200; staff and alumni $1600. Not inclusive of miscellaneous expenses of about $200. Non-final semester undergraduates (SG citizens and …
Archaeology database offers greater access to region’s past
Digital product can be downloaded so it is easier to share info with public, researchers Monday, 12 March 2018, The Straits Times Women in 14th-century Singapore used to make their own pottery for activities such as cooking. Fragments of these low-fired kitchenware, featuring decorative grooves and patterns, were uncovered at an excavation at the Singapore …
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The John N. Miksic Interview with Mothership.SG
Prof John Miksic was recently interviewed by Mothership.SG, a Singapore Internet media company with one of the largest digital platforms in Singapore. Check out his interview here where he recalls his first archaeology dig in Singapore with NSFs who went AWOL (yes, you read it correctly):https://goo.gl/nA9gK5
NUS hope to produce students who are South-east Asia-savvy
NUS to nurture graduates who are students for life Monday, 12 February 2018, The Straits Times It aims to weave lifelong learning into higher education to prepare alumni for future jobs After spending three to four years studying for a degree, most people head out to work – and much of what they have learnt …
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Professor John Miksic wins the inaugural Singapore history prize
Archaeologist wins inaugural Singapore history prize Thursday, 11 January 2018, The Straits Times SINGAPORE – An archaeologist whose work refutes the common misperception that Singapore’s history started with the landing of Sir Stamford Raffles has been awarded the inaugural Singapore History Prize. Professor John N. Miksic of the National University of Singapore (NUS), was awarded …
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