Faculty Director
Academic Details
The ASEAN Studies Program consists of two study sites - Malaysia and Indonesia, and - that each offer a 3-credit seminar and 3-credit internship OR independent study. Students can register for the Program through an individually tailored combination of the academic components for anywhere between 3 and 9 credits, either within one country or through a combination of work completed in both countries. For example, students can enroll for both seminars plus an internship in either country, or for the seminar in Vietnam but the internship in Malaysia, etc...
SIS can place students who participate in a seminar in an internship with a partner organization in the ASEAN region. A list of potential internship organizations can be found in the Forms section of this page.
Seminar in Malaysia and Indonesia: The seminar specifically examines the impact of political development development and economic modernization on human security; transnational labor migration; the roles of the US, Japan, China, and India on regional economic integration; and other related topics.
Site Visits
Students could enjoy site visits and field trips in Malaysia and Indonesia.
2012 Program Dates
Pre-Departure Workshop: April/May (date TBA)
Seminar in Vietnam: May 20 - June 12
Seminar in Malaysia and Indonesia: June 14 - July 7
Internships: variable dates
Program Costs
AU tuition plus program fee.
Who Should Attend
Graduate students in all majors and disciplines from any U.S. university may apply. Students with interests in international and economic development, economics, international business, international organizations, comparative political systems, ASEAN regional studies, human security, globalization, regional integration, and human rights are encouraged to apply. Advanced undergraduates who have completed at least 60 credits toward the completion of their degrees are also welcome to apply.
Logistics
Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements to/from Kuala Lumpur and/or to Hanoi (arrival) and from Ho Chi Minh City (departure). Students who also wish to participate in the Vietnam program should consult the Program staff about the logistics of traveling between the two countries. Students participating in an ASEAN internship will be responsible for their own housing during the internship period.
Application and Deadlines
Still accepting applications--apply today!
As part of the review, process the Faculty Director may invite students to meet with them to discuss the submitted application. Enrollment may be limited to approximately 10 students. Once admitted to the Program by SIS, students receive notification via email. At that time, students will be required to submit a non-refundable a deposit of $250 to SIS, through a check or money order made payable to American University, to secure their place in the Program.
