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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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Malaysia Must Act More Swiftly to Conserve Environment and Build Resilient Communities
Op-Ed in Suria News Online by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)
Singapore and Johor: Deep Bonds Inspire New Wellsprings of Growth
Op-Ed in The Straits Times by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)
Exploring Arts and Culture in Yogyakarta: A Transformative Fieldtrip Experience for SE2214 Students
During the September mid-semester recess, a group of students travelled for a week-long fieldtrip to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of SE2214, “Beyond the Frame: Arts and Lives in Southeast Asia,” taught by Jan Mrazek (Department of Southeast Asian Studies), an expert on Southeast Asian and particularly Javanese arts, as well as a practicing performer of …
Inclusive Sustainability Immersion in Mukim Tanjung Kupang, Johor Malaysia.
Inclusive Sustainability Immersion in Mukim Tanjung Kupang, Johor Malaysia. As part of the unique options offered by the MA in Contemporary Southeast Asia, a matching module to the Gamelan Masterclass is the 2-course credit Field Trip that takes place in the second semester. This field trip takes postgraduate students to a string of fishing villages …
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Forest City is Awakening, with New Settlers of an Unexpected Kind
Op-Ed in The Straits Times by Dr Serina Rahman, NUS Southeast Asian Studies.
Whitewashing of Malay Supremacy in Malaysia’s Progressive Intellectual Culture
Column in Suria News Online by Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, a PhD candidate from NUS Southeast Asian Studies.