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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Notice of Relocation
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies will be moving to AS8 (next to NUS Central Library) from 11 to 18 July 2016. We may not be contactable during this period and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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 6 June to 5 July: 6 June – 4 July 2016 Mon – Thu: 8:00am to 5:30pm Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm 5 July 2016 (Eve of Hari Raya Puasa) 8:00am to 1:00pm 6 July 2016 (Hari …
Website Updates
Websites of all units/departments in the University, including the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, are in the process of being updated. As such, you may encounter broken links while browsing. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will do our best to update the website.
Philippine National Book Development Board 34th National Book Awards
Kanami Namiki’s book Ramon Obusan, Philippine Folkdance and Me: From the perspective of a Japanese Dancer won the National Book Award for Best Book of Non-Fiction in English, awarded by the Philippine National Book Development Board. The book is based on Kanami’s M.A. thesis, written at NUS under the supervision of Professor Reynaldo Ileto. Kanami is …
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Southeast Asian Night 2016
Come and join us for Southeast Asian Night 2016 on Friday 11 March 2016 at NUS LT13. Admission is FREE!!
Best Paper and Best Presentation Awards at the International World Peace Conference ‘Better Understanding for a Better World’
Congratulations to Khoo Yi Feng on winning the Best Paper and Best Presentation awards at the International World Peace Conference ‘Better Understanding for a Better World’ held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from 2nd to 6th December 2015. Yi Feng’s paper titled “From Victims to Victors: Learning Psychological Resilience from Khmer Survivors” discussed the coping strategies that …