Department of Southeast Asian Studies
Introduction flowAbout our Department
The College aims at cultivating professionals proficient in English and second foreign language(s) and equipped with holistic development and global vision. The College also provides foreign language majors with tracks in business management, international affairs, and MICE industry programs to ensure their employability.
Chairperson
Curriculum Design Concept
BA:
Industries in Taiwan are facing the impacts of globalization, regional economic development and transnational operation. Due to this reason, there has been an increased demand for bilingual business talents. In order to aid the transformation of businesses, educating talents with a global economic perspective, competitive edge in business English as well as global business management and trade knowledge has become the key to the success of a business. Therefore, Wenzao put together a team of professional teachers from the Departments of English and International Business Administration, and established the Bachelor Degree Program of International Business English. The program includes school-required classes, program-required courses and elective professional courses.
MA:
Objectives:
1. To acquire both Southeast Asian language skills and social science knowledge based on hybrid and interdisciplinary teaching designs promoted actively by Wenzao for years.
2.To enlist protential candidates who wish to study, work or set up business in Southeast Asia; or promote Southeast Asian-related business in public and private sectors.
Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. The program is divided into two modules where students can select one: “Southeast Asian Government & Society” and “Southeast Asian Business & Industry.”
2. Our department organizes study tours of Taiwanese Businesses in Southeast Asia annually, which integrates academic theories with practical experience of industrial development.
3. It is compulsory for students to relocate and study in Southeast Asian countries to develop their independent study skills.
4. The annual Wenzao Ursuline International Conference on Southeast Asian Studies (ICSEAS) invites scholars from local and foreign universities to present papers. ICSEAS is an important conference for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia, which promotes international academic exchanges and research activities.
Ph. D. Nguyen Thanh Liem Full-time Assistant Professor (Vietnamese descent)
Education: Ph.D. in Chinese Literature, National Sun Yat-sen University
Department: Department of Southeast Asian Studies
Professional field/Expertise： Comparative Study, Teaching and Translation of Chinese and Vietnamese Language and Culture
E-mail：96066@maile.wzu.edu.tw
Ext.：7812
Ph. D. Yufita Ng Full-time Assistant Professor (Indonesian descent)
Education: Ph.D. , Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University
Department: Department of Southeast Asian Studies
Professional field/Expertise: Indonesian Language, Indonesian government and politics, Indonesian Chinese society and culture
E-mail： 99310@mail.wzu.edu.tw
Ext.：5333
Ph. D. Anthika Manowong Full-time Assistant Professor (Thai descent)
Department: Department of Southeast Asian Studies
Education: Ph. D., Institute of China and Asia Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-Sen University
Professional field/Expertise: Thai history, Thai politics, Thai culture, international relations between Thailand and China
Office hours: By appointment
E-mail: chenzhengjuan@gmail.com
Ext.：5333
Ph. D. Samuel C.Y. Ku Professor
Department: Master in Southeast Asian Studies
Education: Ph. D., in Political Science Ohio State University, U.S.A.
Professional field/Expertise:Comparative Politics Theory, Southeast Asian Governments and Institutions, Asia-Pacific Regional Studies
Email: 99922@mail.wzu.edu.tw
Ext.: 1109/1108
Ph.D Khai Leong Ho DistinguishedProfessor (Singapore descent)
Education: Ph. D. in Political Science Ohio State University, U.S.A.
Department: Master in Southeast Asian Studies
Professional field/Expertise：Southeast Asia Politics, Malaysian and Singapore Studies
E-mail：ho_khai_leong@hotmail.com
Ext.：07-342-6031 #6223