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Why limit learning to just one box? At the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, we break free from narrow disciplinary boundaries and offer a dynamic, subject-oriented curriculum. Our truly interdisciplinary approach blends diverse perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all deeply rooted in local experiences and knowledge. For students seeking a more holistic way to explore the world, this is where your journey begins.
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FASS Awards Ceremony 2018
The annual FASS Awards Ceremony celebrates the pursuit of excellence across all domains, academic and non-academic achievements alike. From Special Book Prizes and Gold Medals for high-performing undergraduates to the FASS Student Leadership Award (#FSLA) which rewards leadership in extra-curricular activities, the Faculty’s bid to cultivate well-rounded students is an unceasing one. Our heartiest congratulations …
New Publication: After Heritage: Critical Perspectives on Heritage from Below by Hamzah Muzaini and Claudia Minca (eds.)
Muzaini, Hamzah and Claudia Minca (eds.), After Heritage: Critical Perspectives on Heritage from Below, UK and US: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018 Focusing on the practices and politics of heritage-making at the individual and the local level, this book uses a wide array of international case studies to argue for their potential not only to disrupt but …
The first Archaeologist in the Lion City.
By Chua Wei Qian 2,000 artifacts excavated in 10 days. Thursday, 11 May 2018, Lianhe Wanbao He has been referred to as Singapore’s Indiana Jones, and ever since 34 years ago when 2,000 artifacts were excavated within the short span of 10 days while conducting archaeological excavation at Fort Canning, he had become the first …
General Office Operating Hours During the Month of Ramadan & Eve of Hari Raya Puasa (Eidulfitri)
Please note that the Department of Southeast Asian Studies general office will operate as follows from 17 May to 15 June: 17 May – 13 June 2018 Mon – Thu: 8:30am to 5:00pm Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm 14 June 2018 (Eve of Hari Raya Puasa) 8:30am to 1:00pm 15 June 2018 (Hari Raya Puasa) Closed …
The Malay community is lazy? Archaeologists release their studies.
(Article is in Malay Language) Thursday, 3 May 2018, BERITA Mediacorp Masyarakat Melayu malas? Pakar arkeologi dedahkan kajiannya Oleh: UMMU RABBISYFINA ABDUL HAMID BERITAMediacorp: Masyarakat Melayu merupakan masyarakat yang rajin dan aktif sejak 700 tahun lalu dengan tanggungjawab dan peranan yang berbeza – dari bidang pertukangan, hingga ke perdagangan dan ilmu perakaunan. Itulah antara hasil …
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