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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FASS Open House 2015
Come meet our staff and students at FASS Open House on 16 May 2015 and find out what Southeast Asian Studies is all about!
ODPRT Grant for Research Excellence, AY2014-2015
Congratulations to the following Faculty members on being awarded the ODPRT Grant for Research Excellence for AY2014/2015: Prof John Miksic Assoc Prof Itty Abraham Assoc Prof Vatthana Pholsena This grant by the Office of Deputy President (Research & Technology) is awarded to the top 20% of researchers in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences based …
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Southeast Asian Studies – a useful degree?
Southeast Asian Studies has been highlighted as one of 3 university degrees that might be useful in future. “With Myanmar opening up, Indonesia’s new president working to make the country more friendly to foreign investors and a rising middle class in many of the other ASEAN nations, our Southeast Asian neighbours might one day leave …
Javanese Gamelan for Beginners Workshop
The NUS Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble will be conducting a 6-week Javanese Gamelan for Beginners Workshop. Limited places available. Please email to SingaNglaras@gmail.com to register.
Southeast Asia in Context Summer School 2015
Application for Southeast Asia in Context Summer School 2015 is now open. Hosted by the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at NUS in cooperation with the International Alliance of Research Universities Global Summer Program (IARU GSP), this International Residential Summer School on Southeast Asia which is also offered under the NUS Faculty of Arts and …
Just Do It by Ei Xu Han (Year 4 student, Social Work major)
Ei Xue Han, a Social Work major, tells us that “life in NUS is not just about studying mundanely, but also a time for you to explore what you want and discover what you like.” Read more about Xue Han’s learning journey through Southeast Asian art, dance and music.