Dissertation in South East and Pacific Asian Studies A26/27 (SEA7901) YL

Module course for SEA7901_01_YL_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Vietnamese Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA7021) L7

Module course for SEA7021_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Dr Dana Healy
Convenor email: dh4@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 465
Office hours: tbc
Assessment 1: Name: TEST 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: week 6
Assessment 1: Format: written test
Assessment 2: Name: TEST 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: week 10
Assessment 2: Format: test (may include a combination of a written and oral components)
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Thai Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA7016) L7

Module course for SEA7016_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Jacob Marchewicz
Convenor email: jm99@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 30th September - 11th December 2026
Intended learning outcomes:

- Gain knowledge and understanding of basic grammar

- Gain knowledge and understanding of essential vocabulary

- Gain knowledge and understanding of the appropriateness of basic structures and expressions in a given context

- Demonstrate the ability to understand sentences and short passages in written language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to produce sentences in written language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to produce sentences in spoken language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to understand spoken sentences on certain everyday topics
Assessment 1: Name: Test 1 (TS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 23/10/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 23/10/2026
Assessment 1: Format: In-class test
Assessment 2: Name: Test 2 (TS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 11/10/2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 11/10/2026
Assessment 2: Format: In-class test
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Indonesian Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA7006) L7

Module course for SEA7006_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Dr. Soe Tjen Marching
Convenor email: sm100@soas.ac.uk
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Genders and Sexualities in South East Asian Film A26/27 (SEA7005)

Module course for SEA7005_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Dr Ben Murtagh
Convenor email: bm10@soas.ac.uk
Office room: Office MB 466
Office hours: Drop-in, in-person office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-12
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/3a68a97aec434b028035dac8dbd1cb18@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/SVRwCe7HMUGxuT6WGxi68g2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Semester 1: Thursdays 9-11
Intended learning outcomes:

1. demonstrate in-depth understanding of the role of cinema in reflecting and shaping ideas related to gender and sexuality in the region

2. critically engage with key readings and arguments related to the representation of gender and sexuality in South East Asian screen media

3. demonstrate good knowledge of a range of films from the region and also the sources they might draw on for further study

4. show development in their ability to discuss films and related readings in video presentations

5. critically engage with film texts and secondary course in their written work.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 20/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 1: Format: Two reaction papers (600 words each) or One reaction paper (600 words and one recorded presentation (5 minutes)
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 05/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 2: Format: 2,500 word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Vietnamese Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA5014) L5

Module course for SEA5014_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Dr Dana Healy
Convenor email: dh4@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 465
Module dates: Semester 1 2026-27
Assessment 1: Name: TEST 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: week 6
Assessment 1: Format: written test
Assessment 2: Name: TEST 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: week 10
Assessment 2: Format: test (a combination of written and oral components)
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Thai Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA5010) L5

Module course for SEA5010_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Jacob Marchewicz
Convenor email: jm99@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 30th September - 11th December 2026
Intended learning outcomes:

- Gain knowledge and understanding of basic grammar

- Gain knowledge and understanding of essential vocabulary

- Gain knowledge and understanding of the appropriateness of basic structures and expressions in a given context

- Demonstrate the ability to understand sentences and short passages in written language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to produce sentences in written language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to produce sentences in spoken language on certain everyday topics

- Demonstrate the ability to understand spoken sentences on certain everyday topics
Assessment 1: Name: Test 1 (TS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 23/10/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 23/10/2026
Assessment 1: Format: In-class test
Assessment 2: Name: Test 2 (TS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 11/10/2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 11/10/2026
Assessment 2: Format: In-class test
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Indonesian Language 1 A A26/27 (SEA5006) L5

Module course for SEA5006_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Dr. Soe Tjen Marching
Convenor email: sm100@soas.ac.uk
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Popular Cultures of Monsoon Asia A26/27 (SEA5005)

Module course for SEA5005_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Southeast Asia (ORG:SEAS)
Convenor name: Mulaika Hijjas
Convenor email: mh86@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 454
Office hours: Weds 11.30-12.30 and Friday 12.30-1.30
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/8117645c0c784892bfb660f4ea477989@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/nq-VBsbuGUSQLOTcOLI_Aw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Additonal content:

If the Weds and Fri slots don't work for you, please email for an appointment.
Intended learning outcomes:

1Demonstrate understanding of foundational themes in the historical and contemporary cultures of South and South East Asia, as well as key concepts and debates in the field


2Deploy critical skills for approaching the cultures of South and South East Asia, their places in world history and in contemporary global politics


3Critique conventional representations and cultural essentialisms of both regions


4Develop basic research and analytical skills necessary to responsibly approach the study of South and South East Asian cultures within any academic discipline or professional field
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 04/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1000 word Wikipedia-style entry.
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 08/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 29/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 1500 word essay.
Page template: On campus 2026/27