Southeast Asian Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of Southeast Asia, defined as including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam; related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas. Is Southeast Asian Studies the right major for you?
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Southeast Asian Studies Major

What Courses Do Southeast Asian Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Southeast Asian Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.