Master's in
Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
MASTER'S PROGRAM OVERVIEW - ASIA PACIFIC STUDIES (APS)
The Masterʼs Program in Asia Pacific Studies aims to cultivate human resources that will contribute to the cross-cultural understanding of coexistence in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. These individuals will possess a keen interest in research pertaining to and specialized knowledge and skills in society, culture and media studies, and they will demonstrate cross-cultural understanding, and an interdisciplinary approach required for the development of the region.
| Degree | Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies |
|---|---|
| Tracks (optional) |
Contemporary Society Culture and Media |
| Program Duration | 2 years / 1.5 or one year (accelerated program) |
| Yearly Intake | 15 students |
| Enrollment Semesters | April, September |
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Major
Asia Pacific Studies
In the Asia Pacific Studies Major, students deepen their knowledge of the rapid transformations taking place in the age of globalization through the lens of media, society, and culture. Students can choose to study the Contemporary Society track or Cuture and Media track, which are optional.
Ph.D., Associate Professor
LE Hoang Anh Thu (Vietnam)
- Degree:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology (Australia National University, Australia)
- Research Fields:
- Anthropology, Southeast Asian Studies, Vietnamese Studies, Ageing and Lifecourse, Rreligion and Society, Urban Subcultures, Philanthropy
Major Overview
The Asia Pacific is one of the most rapidly developing regions in recent decades. To capture the patterns of social and cultural changes occurring, the Asia Pacific Studies track is devoted to promoting comparative academic research on the region. Students acquire practical skills in formulating and conducting research using theories and methods developed in sociology, cultural anthropology, media and communication studies. With knowledge concerning social and cultural backgrounds of the countries and regions of the Asia Pacific, graduates of the program have greater access to employment opportunities in government, industrial, commercial and academic institutes.
Major Subjects
- Critical Issues in Asia Pacific Studies
- Media and Communication
- Cross-cultural Trends in Asia Pacific Region
- Gender Studies
- Popular Culture Studies
- Social Oranizations and Institutions
- Social Theory
Sample Research Topics
- Voices from the South: Identity Construction of Malay Muslim Women in Thailand through Auditory Media
- Recreating History: Understanding Bakumatsu-Ishin Period through Japanese Manga
- Absorb the New and Preserve the Old: The Changing Patterns in Japanese Eating Habits and the Consequences on Washoku Culture
- Viewing the Contemporary Within the Contemporary: Fan Internalization of the Hikikomori Phenomena in Western Fans
Sample Career
Academic Career
- University lecturer
- Doctoral program
Government Offices
- Embassy of Israel, Japan
Alisha Rabuepin (Thailand, Graduated in 2018)
Sales Support Representative, Farm Frites International B.V., Thailand
“Due to my desire to pursue a career in academic work related to the field of Japanese popular culture, I was motivated to join the Society and Culture division. The professors in this division specialize in a broad range of topics and encourage their students to analyze their lectures critically. By interacting and discussing directly with these professors and my classmates, I have broadened my perspectives both academically and professionally as a global-minded citizen.”
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“In the Asia Pacific Studies major, students deepen their knowledge of the rapid transformations taking place in the age of globalization through the lens of media, society, and culture. Students also gain practical knowledge through courses on theory and research methodologies in the social sciences. Placed in the unique multicultural environment at APU, the APS track trains our graduate students to become specialists on the sociopolitical issues that characterize our time, while acquiring the cosmopolitan dispositions required to excel on the global stage.”