History and Culture of Malaysia

  Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Term: Summer 
Dates: Inquire for dates

Description: The primary purpose of this program is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn and experience the history of Malaysia and the Malay world, on site and in a living laboratory. Because of its unique history, Malaysia, unlike any other country, is comprised of significant Malay, Chinese and Indian populations. For example, students interested in religion can interact with large Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, animist and syncretic groups. Those interested in race and culture can experience all of Asia (Arab, Indian, Chinese and Malay) all in one place. Finally, Malaysia is home to the world's once-greatest entrepot and the city that lured Columbus to cross the sea, Melaka, where history is alive and on display.

Highlights: Participants will visit many museums and historical sites in Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, the group will visit flourishing Indian, Chinese and Malay communities and sites including one of the world's largest mosques, the national museum, and the tallest buildings in the world - Petronas Towers. Melakan highlights including the Portuguese Fortress, the Sultan's Palace, the Dutch Courthouse, the Chinese Temple, and the Anglican Church, and Hindu Temple in addition to a visit to a nearby village. Surrounded by colonial nostalgia, we will study colonial history at the beautiful hill station and tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. We'll continue on to the stately Chinese bastion of Penang, focusing on Buddhism and the Chinese contribution. Finally, based out of Kota Bharu, the group will visit the bastion of Malay culture and interact with Muslim communities in Kelantan, with a stay in the beautiful Perhentian Islands.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Contact us for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Malaysia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1969