Study Abroad

Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad.

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Appreciation of the region’s broader sociocultural and historical patterns

2. Understanding of commonalities of societies and peoples across the region

3. Appreciation of distinctive elements, particularly between island and mainland populations

4. Understanding of cultural, historical, and social contours of a particular Southeast Asian country

5. Ability to assess the social contours of Southeast Asian societies broadly

6. Understanding of ways in which dynamics within communities and other social structures shape the course of events

7. Understanding and assessment of distinct challenges that have shaped the region’s pre-modern historical trajectory

8. Understanding and assessment of complex challenges that face contemporary societies in the region

9. Appreciation of the central place of religion, religious diversity, and religious conflict in Southeast Asian societies

10. Reading and assessment of cultural documents—literature, oral tales, performances—in their respective sociocultural contexts

11. Conduct specialized research on Southeast Asian societies, history, or culture, making effective and critical use of primary and secondary source materials

12. Formulation of effective written and oral arguments that address important themes and issues in Southeast Asian arts and cultures, in ways that are historically appropriate and relevant