Life isn't divided up into neat disciplinary boxes. Learning about the world shouldn't be boxed in either.
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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Sea storms that could have cut short Singapore’s port history
Wednesday, 24 April 2019, Straits Times Online by Melody Zaccheus, Heritage and Community Correspondent Singapore, a renowned ancient port for Asian trade, could have failed numerous times after Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival. The Dutch could have attacked and wiped out the outpost; pirates could have driven merchants away; and a blight which wiped out nutmeg […]
Study on life of ex-villagers on Southern Islands
Friday, 29 March 2019, Home, The Straits Times by Melody Zaccheus, Heritage and Community Correspondent Two-year project documents heritage and little-known stories from former islanders.
New Publication: Independent Timor-Leste Between Coercion and Consent by Douglas Kammen
Kammen, Douglas, Independent Timor-Lest Between Coercion and Consent, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2019. This Element explores the primary modes by which rulers have exercised power and shaped political relations in Timor-Leste across four distinct periods. The contrast between coercion under colonial rule and consent expressed through the 1999 referendum on independence exerted a powerful influence […]
Singapore bicentennial: An Island’s Journey
Sunday, 27 January 2019, Insight, The Sunday Times by Melody Zaccheus, Heritage and Community Correspondent WHY 2019 IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING The arrival of the British in 1819 set in motion Singapore’s development into a trading port and modern metropolis. Insight looks at the significance of the bicentennial, and how it marks a chance […]
New Voyage Module (Semester 3, AY18/19) – APPLICATIONS CLOSED
SE3234 Sea, Islands, Vessels: A Voyage of Exploration ABOUT THE MODULE At the heart of this module is a sailing voyage. We will visit coastal/island communities, explore marine environment, and experience life at sea and on remote islands. During that time, as well as at pre- and post-voyage seminars, we will reflect on diverse but […]
Job Vacancy: Associate Professor/Professor – 1 position
The National University of Singapore is seeking to fill a senior position in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies. We are particularly interested in recruiting scholars who will enjoy the opportunity of working collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines in a leading area studies department at a highly ranked university. The Department seeks applications from […]