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.
News
New Publication: Contested Memoryscapes: The Politics of Second World War Commemoration in Singapore by Hamzah Muzaini and Brenda S.A. Yeoh
Muzaini, Hamzah and Brenda S.A. Yeoh, Contested Memoryscapes: The Politics of Second World War Commemoration in Singapore, London and New York: Routledge, 2016 This book sets itself apart from much of the burgeoning literature on war commemoration within human geography and the social sciences more generally by analysing how the Second World War (1941–45) is …
UOB Painting of the Year Silver Award
Congratulations to Southeast Asian Studies major, Yeo Tze Yang, on winning the Silver award in the Established Artist Category at the 2016 UOB Painting of the Year competition. Check out the winning artwork here.
Public Lecture at IIUM by Prof John Miksic
On 2 November Prof. John Miksic gave a public lecture at the Centre for Malay World and Islamic Civilisation at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. The moderator of the seminar was the Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Advisor to the Government of Malaysia on Socio-Cultural Matters and President IIUM. The …
[Book Launch] Ancient Southeast Asia by John N. Miksic and Goh Geok Yian
Join Professor John N. Miksic (NUS Dept of Southeast Asian Studies) and Associate Professor Goh Geok Yian (NTU HSS) at the launch of their latest publication ‘Ancient Southeast Asia’ on Fri, 11 Nov, at Level 16, The POD, National Library Building from 7pm. Discounted copies of the book will be available at the launch. Limited seats …
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TAKSU An Evening of Balinese Dance (Fri 11 November 2016, 7.30pm)
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies presents TAKSU An Evening of Balinese Dance by A/P Irving Johnson and his students from module SE2224 Unmasked! An Introduction to Balinese Dance in SEA. Be sure to join us for this one-night only showcase!
Changes to Modules Offered in Semester 2, AY2016/2017
Due to changes in staff availability in Semester 2 AY2016/2017, the following modules will not be offered: SE4218 Majorities and Minorities in Southeast Asia SE5294/GE5215 The Politics of Environment in SE Asia We apologise for any inconvenience caused.