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From ancient history to modern film, regional politics to language studies, SEAP offers a variety of courses to suit many interests. In addition, you can choose from any of the six Southeast Asian languages to study right here at Cornell.

Check out this semester's offerings below. You never know what may pique your interest. Be sure to take a look at our study abroad opportunities, as well!

Spring 2027 Southeast Asia Area Studies Courses

 

Anthropology
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
ANTH 4513/7513Religion and Politics in Southeast Asia4Andrew WillfordT 1:30-4:50pm

 

Art History
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
ARTH 4855Threads of Consequence: Textiles in South and Southeast Asia  3Kaja McGowanW 2:00-4:30pm

 

Asian American Studies
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
AAS 3980The Pacific Horizon: Oceania, Asia, and the Americas3Eric Tagliacozzo, Raymond CraibTR 2:55-4:10pm

 

Asian Studies
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
ASIAN 2248Indian Ocean Buddhism3Anne BlackburnMW 2:55-4:10pm
ASIAN 3396/6696Transnational Local: Southeast Asian History from the Eighteenth Century3Tamara LoosMW 10:10-11:25am
ASIAN 3980The Pacific Horizon: Oceania, Asia, and the Americas3Eric Tagliacozzo, Raymond CraibTR 2:55-4:10pm
ASIAN 4413/7713Religion and Politics in Southeast Asia3Andrew WillfordT 1:30-4:50pm
ASIAN 4487/6644Threads of Consequence: Textiles in South and Southeast Asia  3Kaja McGowanW 2:00-4:30pm

 

History
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
HIST 1200FWS: Writing Gender and Intimacy in SE Asian History3Lijun ZhangTR 2:55-4:10pm
HIST 2548Indian Ocean Buddhism3Anne BlackburnMW 2:55-4:10pm
HIST 3960/6960Transnational Local: Southeast Asian History from the Eighteenth Century3Tamara LoosMW 10:10-11:25am
HIST 3980The Pacific Horizon: Oceania, Asia, and the Americas3Eric Tagliacozzo, Raymond CraibTR 2:55-4:10pm

 

Music
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
MUSIC 3610Cornell Gamelan Ensemble1Christopher MillerM 7:30-9:25pm

 

Religious Studies
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
RELST 2248Indian Ocean Buddhism3Anne BlackburnMW 2:55-4:10pm

 

Society for the Humanities
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
SHUM 4455Threads of Consequence: Textiles in South and Southeast Asia  3Kaja McGowanW 2:00-4:30pm

 

Visual Studies
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
VISST 4855/6855Threads of Consequence: Textiles in South and Southeast Asia  3Kaja McGowanW 2:00-4:30pm

 

Spring 2027 Southeast Asia Language Courses

Burmese
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
BURM 1100Elements of Burmese Language and Culture1Yu Yu KhaingTBA
BURM 1122Elementary Burmese (Myanmar) II4Yu Yu KhaingTBA
BURM 2202Intermediate Burmese (Myanmar) II3Yu Yu KhaingTBA
BURM 3302Advanced Burmese (Myanmar) II3Yu Yu KhaingTBA
BURM 3310Advanced Readings in Burmese (Myanmar) II3Yu Yu KhaingTBA

 

Indonesian
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
INDO 1100Elements of Indonesian Language and Culture1Jolanda PandinMW 2:30pm - 3:20pm
INDO 1122Elementary Indonesian II4Jolanda PandinMTWR 5:10pm - 6:00pm
INDO 2202Intermediate Indonesian II3Jolanda PandinMTR 3:35pm - 4:25pm
INDO 3302High Intermediate Indonesian II3Jolanda PandinTR 1:25pm - 2:15pm
INDO 4402Advanced Indonesian for Research II3Jolanda PandinTBA

 

Khmer
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
KHMER 1100Elements of Khmer Language and Culture 1Hannah PhanMW 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
KHMER 1122Elementary Khmer I4Hannah PhanTBA
KHMER 2202Intermediate Khmer I4Hannah PhanTBA
KHMER 3302Advanced Khmer I4Hannah PhanTBA

 

Tagalog
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
TAG 1100Elements of Tagalog-Filipino Langauge and Culture1Maria T. SavellaT 4:40-5:30pm
TAG 1122Elementary Tagalog-Filipino II4Maria T. SavellaM 4:40-6:30pm
WR 4:40-5:30pm
TAG 2202Intermediate Tagalog-Filipino II3Maria T. SavellaTBA
TAG 3302Advanced Tagalog-Filipino II3Maria T. SavellaTBA

 

Thai
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
THAI 1100Elements of Thai Language and Culture1Ngampit JagacinskiTBA
THAI 1122Elementary Thai II4Ngampit JagacinskiTBA
THAI 2202Intermediate Thai II3Ngampit JagacinskiTBA
THAI 2204Intermediate Thai Composition and Conversation II3Ngampit JagacinskiTBA
THAI 3302Advanced Thai II4Ngampit JagacinskiTBA
THAI 3304Thai Literature II4Ngampit JagacinskiTBA

 

Vietnamese
Course NumberTitleCreditsInstructorsDay/Time
VIET 1100Elements of Vietnamese Languageand Culture1Thuy TranvietW 6:00-7:15pm
VIET 1122Elementary Vietnamese II4Thuy TranvietMTWR 4:30-5:30pm
VIET 2202Intermediate Vietnamese II3Thuy TranvietTBA