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
No Longer a ‘Noob’ in Martial Arts by Wee Min Er (Year 2 student, Southeast Asian Studies major)
Drawing a wonderful end to SE3880B, I can proudly say that even though I do not practice martial arts, I am not a noob in understanding martial arts in Southeast Asia. If anyone is thinking of what SE modules to take the next academic year, do consider SE3880B! Wee Min Er, a 2nd year Southeast …
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) 2014
Congratulations to Assoc Prof Irving Johnson and Dr Julius Bautista on being awarded the FASS Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) 2014 for their work in 2013/2014. Keep up the good work!
Topeng Calonarang – A Story of Magic and Power
NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies, with support from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and NUS Office of Student Affairs, is proud to present Topeng Calonarang – A Story of Magic and Power. Topeng Calonarang tells the story of the exploits of the widow witch of Dirah and King Erlangga of Kediri, East …
Uncovering secrets of 19th century S’pore; Muslim cemetery in Kampong Glam a treasure trove of port town’s past
Friday 5 September 2014, The Straits Times. TUCKED in a corner off Victoria Street is a little known Muslim cemetery that houses the remains of royalty and luminaries from early Singapore. Shrouded in heavy foliage and thick with weeds, it holds the secrets of a cosmopolitan Singapore in the 19th century, with tombstones bearing influences …
NUS News Highlights: New textbook reveals pre-colonial Singapore history to local teens
By NUS Office of Corporate Relations, Monday 26 May 2014 for NUS News In 1968, a 21-year-old John Miksic, who had a penchant for digging up artefacts, was enthralled by the ancient ruins of temples and Chinese pottery at Sungai Petani, Kedah, when he arrived in Malaysia as a volunteer of the Peace Corps, a …
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SEAD Faculty Members awarded the ODPRT Grant for Research Excellence, AY2013/2014
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies congratulates the following Faculty members on being awarded the ODPRT Grant for Research Excellence for AY2013/2014: Assoc Prof John Miksic Assoc Prof Irving Chan Johnson Dr Douglas Kammen Dr Gerard Sasges This grant by the Office of Deputy President (Research & Technology) is awarded to the top 20% of …
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