East and Southeast Asia in a Globalizing World
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Live and study in one of the most dynamic regions of the world, one touched by both the unprecedented economic growth of the "Asian Tigers" and the uneven social changes brought on by the pressures of globalization. On this program, you will observe how the many different social, religious, and ethnic groups in Southeast Asia have responded to these pressures and gain an understanding of what is being done to combat the accompanying threats to their regional security.

Program Director

Pek Koon Heng

Academic Details

This five-week experiential program examines the impact of political development, economic modernization, and transnational issues on globalizing East and Southeast Asia. The program consists of four academic components worth 3 credits each: two seminars, an internship, and an independent study. (Seminar I is titled, "Governance, Development and Human Security in Malaysia;" Seminar II, "Security Issues and Economic Integration in East and Southeast Asia.") Students can register for the program in any combination of these four components for anywhere between 3 and 9 credits.

Site Visits

Students enjoy a week-long excursion in Kuala Lumpur and other areas of Malaysia. Past trips have included: Putra Jaya, the nation’s new administrative center; the historic city of Malacca (the site of the most powerful Islamic Sultanate in Southeast Asia before its conquest by the Portuguese in 1511), Bako National Rainforest Park, and an Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Sarawak, East Malaysia.

2010 Program Dates

TBA

Program Costs

AU tuition plus program fee.

Who Should Attend

Graduate and undergraduate students in all majors and disciplines from any U.S. university may apply. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an interest in East/Southeast Asia, and the ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment. 

Logistics

Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements to/from Kuala Lumpur. Students will be housed in dormitory-style accommodations for the duration of the Program.

Application and Deadlines

TBA