A Brief History
Southeast Asia Studies, established at Yale in the 1940s, was the University’s first area studies program of any kind, and it had a strong foundation. In addition to its distinctive language courses (Burmese, Indonesian, “Siamese,” Tagalog and Vietnamese), the University had developed a superb library collection on Southeast Asia, much of it acquired from as early as 1899 when Clive Day (1871-1951), the first American historian of Indonesia, joined the Yale faculty. He published The Dutch in Java in 1904, and taught at the University until his retirement in 1936.
Upcoming Events
Southeast Asia Studies Weekly Brownbag Seminar Series
The Council hosts an weekly lunchtime Brownbag Seminar Series featuring invited speakers from a variety of disciplines and institutions chosen for their ability to contribute to discussions of ongoing research by Yale students and faculty, and to reach interested audiences throughout the University.
Publications
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Yale Southeast Asia Studies Monograph #69
RAMA X: The Thai Monarchy under King Vajiralongkorn
Edited by Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Forward by Tyrell Haberkorn
Contributors: Paul Handley, Federico Ferrara, David Streckfuss, Gregory V. Raymond, Michael Ruffles, Claudio Sopranzetti, Chatri Prakitnonthakan, Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Academics
Student Research Grants
The Council provides funding to Yale students for research and study abroad through two grant programs. Applications are reviewed and fellowships awarded annually. Application deadline for 2025 fellowship competitions is February 28, 2025.
Language Studies
Through Council resources, formal instruction at Yale is currently offered from elementary through advanced levels in INDONESIAN and VIETNAMESE.
SEA Related Courses
Find courses that are either entirely dedicated to Southeast Asian content or include Southeast Asian perspectives within broader academic fields.
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The Department of Indo-Pacific Art
Recently opened an additional display featuring their exceptional collection of Indonesian shadow puppets (wayang kulit) and related arts in the second-floor galleries of Asian art at the Yale University Art Gallery.
