Summer Programmes 2012

OdySEA 2012
In Homer’s famous epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus undergoes an epic journey which is one of challenge and self-discovery, and which is also a return to his homeland with a confirmation of his new identity and selfhood. 

Inspired by Odysseus’ journey, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and Faculty of Science (FOS) are proud to unveil the inaugural Summer School OdySEA 2012, jointly hosted by FASS and FOS. The programme is intended to take students on their own intellectual journey to (parts of) Southeast Asia that will challenge you, prompt self-reflexivity, and lead to a return to Singapore with a new sense of self in relation to the region.

OdySEA will take place from 18 June to 27 July 2012; it is designed to provide a group of students with an opportunity to experience a relatively low-cost study abroad summer programme with a 10-to-14 day field trip in one country in Southeast Asia. You will have the opportunity to live, study, and travel together with teaching staff who are experts in their discipline and in the region, making it a valuable learning experience that extends beyond normal classroom learning. OdySEA is intended for NUS students with a spirit of adventure and an interest in Southeast Asia.

There will be a financial award of $500 for every FOS and FASS student. There will also be financial assistance available to all NUS students on a needs-basis. All NUS student will also now enjoy a reduction in the tuition fees for the 2 modules and will only need to pay 50% of their total tuition fees. 

The following are the courses on offer for OdySEA 2012: do click on the links for more details on the syllabi as well as the fieldtrips on offer.

1. SC 2207 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia

2. GEK 1058A Language and the Preservation of Culture

a. Fieldtrip itnerary

3. PS3880E Topics in Political Science: Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

b. Fieldtrip itinerary

4. LSM1305 Biodiversity in Southeast Asia

a. Fieldtrip itinerary

SC 2207 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia is the dynamic capstone module for OdySEA; all students will take this module, which will also be part of their preparation for the other module of their choice, each of which has a different fieldtrip component.

In SC 2207, students will use film, contemporary pop culture, readings and group discussions and projects to engage with the peoples and cultures of Southeast Asia.  Framed through an anthropological perspective, the module examines topics like issues of economic adaptation to the varied physical environments of Southeast Asia; the influences of Indian, Chinese, and other cultures and their interactions with indigenous cultures; the organization of the states; and the interrelation between religious and political systems.

The other 3 courses each build on the knowledge gleaned from the capstone course, and give you in-depth training in engaging a chosen country in SEA from the perspective of a particular issue, such as Language and the Preservation of Culture, Human Trafficking, and Biodiversity.  On the module fieldtrip, you will learn to apply your insights to guided fieldwork that will allow you to shape your own learning of the country and its culture and people.

If this model of engaged and active learning excites you, we encourage you to apply for OdySEA 2012. The application form and bursary form (for financial assistance for students whose household per capita income is between $0 to $1700) are available here.  

Applications are now open, and will end on 3 May 2012.

For FASS students and all other students, you may submit the forms and supporting documents to Ms Amy Tan, 6th floor of AS7 Shaw Foundation Building.  Alternatively you may email Ms Tan at Study Abroad at FASS

For FOS students, you may submit the forms and supporting documents to Mr Perry Hee who is located at the Dean’s Office of FOS, at Blk S16 Level 9. Alternatively you may email him at scisummerprog@nus.edu.sg

There is also a FAQ for students who may have questions about this summer school. Students may also email Study Abroad at FASS if your query is not addressed in the FAQ; for FOS students, please email Mr Hee at scisummerprog@nus.edu.sg

Southeast Asia in Context Summer 2012
FASS will be offering a five-week summer programme in 2012 as part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) Global Summer Program (GSP) 2012. This International Residential Summer School will be held from 16 June to 20 July 2012 and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to live, study, and travel together, making it a valuable learning experience that extends beyond normal classroom-related activities. Participants of this Summer School are exposed to the region through lectures, popular media, group activities and fieldtrips to different parts of Southeast Asia. .

This school is open to all NUS students and NUS students will enjoy a waiver of the fieldtrip cost of about $1500. If you wish to apply for this programme, please go to the SEAD Summer School and apply. If you are an international student, you may also refer to the same site for application. If you are a student from one of the IARU partner universities, please refer to the IARU GSP for application details.

International Alliance of Research Universities Global Summer Program (IARU-GSP)2012

The International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) is pleased to present IARU Global Summer Program (GSP) 2012. Member universities – The Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, The University of Tokyo and Yale University – are offering a total of 21 courses, which will take place between June – August 2012.  

These summer programmes are open to all NUS students. Details on the courses can be found on IARU website. You can also access it via the International Relations Office website here.

National University of Singapore Research Institute (NUSRI) Summer@Suzhou 2012

FASS is pleased to announce the call for application for a residential summer school in Suzhou, China this coming summer from 18 June to 28 July 2012 to all FASS students. All the courses offered are in English and students will be accompanied by their faculty members as part of the summer school for 6 weeks in Suzhou.

FASS will be offering a module; CH2293 Introduction to Chinese Art and the other 2 modules are offered by Faculty of Science (GEM1535 Clean Energy and Storage) and School of Computing (CS1010 Programming Methodology) respectively. Students are expected and can only read 2 modules. For FASS students, the 2 modules from FOS and SOC can be used towards your breadth or UE requirements. They are already coded as NUS modules and hence there is no need for separate module mapping.

Please click here for highlights of the summer programme.

Please click here for programme fees, cost details and bursary application. Students will have to pay programme fees of $2900 (not $3500) and includes pick‐up from the airport, accommodation, some of the meals, excursion, cultural immersion and travel insurance (excludes airfare and visa fees). Special term tuition fees/module fees and course materials for the modules students take on the Suzhou Summer Programme are payable and are not included in the programme fee. Please note that special term fees will apply for both modules.

There will be financial assistance offered to students on a needs basis. Up to 90% of the special term tuition fees and programme cost (up to $4600) for the summer school will be given to needy students. FASS students who do not qualify for the needs basis bursary will all be offered $2000 subsidy towards their programme fees.

Please click here for application details. Please submit your application and supporting documents to Dean's Office (5th floor, AS7) c/o Ms Shirley Koh, no later than 4.00 pm, 1 March (Thursday). Please note that both hardcopies and softcopies are acceptable. For softcopies submission, please send to Study Abroad@ FASS.

This summer programme is only applicable to full-time NUS students only. If you are in your graduating semester (semester 2 AY2011/12), then you are not eligible. This summer school is also not open to non-NUS students.

If you have any query, please email Study Abroad@ FASS.