Ateneo Center for Asian Studies

18/09/2025

The Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) is offering Bahasa Indonesia 1 (BIPA 1) for Ateneo and non-Ateneo learners in its new cycle of language courses this semester. This beginner-friendly course will be conducted online, twice a week, making it accessible and convenient for learners of all backgrounds. Registration is ongoing.

Why learn Bahasa Indonesia?

A third language gives a competitive edge. But why Bahasa Indonesia? As the official language of Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Bahasa Indonesia opens doors to business, travel, and cultural exchange opportunities across Indonesia and the ASEAN region. Whether you're an academic, a professional, or a traveler, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia will enhance your ability to engage with over 270 million speakers and to appreciate Indonesia’s cultural wealth and history, and its place in the contemporary world.

Register now at go.ateneo.edu/ACAS2025LangCourses until 26 September 2025 (Friday) and take the first step in broadening your ASEAN horizons. One-on-one tutorials are also available.
Please email us at [email protected] for arrangements.

https://www.ateneo.edu/events/2025/10/01/learn-bahasa-indonesia-acas-registration-ongoing?fbclid=IwY2xjawM4fjFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzT0d6QVZVaXNYSEZLVTdUAR4fl9QecRM-4v4JCvIrLSbrM1DJbn2LCYh0RT5ZtiXsLnS6Gty74ylX4Ig0JQ_aem_MbAeZwDYRajvOhT1btuH0A

14/11/2024

Asia’s future with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is theme of 12th ACAS Int'l Conference on Asian Studies, Nov. 14 – 15. To learn more about , please visit https://ateneo.edu/icas12

You may also find the abstract for each presentation online at https://go.ateneo.edu/ICAS12ConferenceMaterials

02/08/2024

Bahasa and Thai language courses will be offered when the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) opens its new cycle of courses on August 12. The courses are offered jointly with the Indonesian Embassy for Bahasa and with the Khon Kaen University Humanities and Social Sciences Language Center for Thai. The classes will take place online, twice a week, and accept up to 20 students.

Registration for Bahasa Indonesia 1 and Basic Thai 1 is open until Friday, August 9. For the advanced courses, registration is ongoing until October. To register, please go to https://go.ateneo.edu/2024ACASLanguageCourses

Study grants are available; please see guidelines at https://go.ateneo.edu/ACASThaiStudyGrant or https://go.ateneo.edu/ACASBahasaStudyGrant

Read more at https://www.ateneo.edu/news/2024/08/02/acas-opens-new-cycle-online-thai-bahasa-courses

Bahasa and Thai language courses will be offered when the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) opens its new cycle of courses on August 12. The courses are offered jointly with the Indonesian Embassy for Bahasa and with the Khon Kaen University Humanities and Social Sciences Language Center for Th...

09/07/2024

Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
12th ACAS International Conference on Asian Studies
Theme: Artificial Intelligence in Asian Realities:
Opportunities, Challenges, Risks and Social Dynamics

14-15 November 2024

Venue: Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Conference Website: ateneo.edu/icas12

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), the next paradigm shift in technology, is predicted to have a pervasive impact on life across the globe. And yet, research that specifically addresses AI in light of Asian realities has been wanting. Robust discussions, insightful discourse, and vigorous debates are called for to shed light on AI's implications in the Asian context. The 12th ACAS International Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS ICAS 12) on 14-15 November 2024 sets the stage for these discussions and debates with its theme: Artificial Intelligence in Asian Realities: Opportunities, Challenges, Risks, and Social Dynamics.

CALL FOR PAPERS
Proposals for individual papers, panels and roundtable discussions may be sent up to 31 JULY 2024. Please visit ateneo.edu/icas12 for details. For inquiries, please email Conference Secretariat ACAS-ICAS 12 at [email protected] or call +632-84266001 loc. 5285 or 5286.

09/07/2024

Learn Thai in short courses offered by the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) in cooperation with the Khon Kaen University Humanities and Social Sciences Language Center.

To register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2024ACASLanguageCourses

Courses
Basic Thai 1
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
15 August to 3 October 2024
Registration deadline: Friday, 9 August 2024

Basic Thai 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
15 October to 3 December 2024
Registration deadline: Friday, 4 October 2024

Teaching mode: Online
Total number of class hours: 45
Maximum class size: 20
Course fee: PHP 12,000

A limited number of study grants covering part of the fee are available.

For Study Grant guidelines, please go to https://tinyurl.com/ThaiACASStudyGrant

To pay the course fee, please go to https://tinyurl.com/ACASLanguageCoursePayment

Contact us at:
[email protected]
Tel.: 8426 6001 local 5285/5286

09/07/2024

Learn an Asian language - Bahasa Indonesia - in courses offered jointly by the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) and the Indonesian Education Ministry through the Indonesian Embassy.

To register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2024ACASLanguageCourses

Courses
Bahasa Indonesia 1, Basic Level (BIPA 1)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
12 August to 30 September 2024
Registration deadline: Friday, 9 August 2024

Bahasa Indonesia 2, Basic Level (BIPA 2)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7 October to 27 November 2024
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 2 October 2024


Teaching mode: Online
Total number of class hours: 30
Maximum class size: 20
Course fee: PHP 5,000

A limited number of study grants covering part of the fee are available.

For Study Grant guidelines, please go to https://tinyurl.com/ACASBahasaStudyGrant

To pay the course fee, please go to https://tinyurl.com/ACASLanguageCoursePayment

Contact us at:
[email protected]
Tel.: 8426 6001 local 5285/5286

13/06/2022

We are now accepting abstracts for the 11th ACAS International Conference on Asian Studies to be held online and onsite on November 17-18. This year's theme is "The socioeconomic landscape in Asia after the pandemic: Scenarios and implications to development."

For more information, visit: ateneo.edu/icas11.

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06/02/2022

Are you interested in learning Bahasa Indonesia?

The Ateneo Center for Asian Studies, in cooperation with the Indonesian Embassy of the Philippines, is offering four levels of Bahasa Indonesia online classes from February to June 2021. Registration is ongoing until February 11.

Study grants to cover tuition fees can be found at https://bit.ly/bahasastudygrant2022.
Visit https://bit.ly/acaslanguage2022 to pre-register.

03/02/2022

Bahasa Indonesia Online Course

The Ateneo Center for Asian Studies, in cooperation with the Indonesian Embassy in the Philippines, is offering Bahasa Indonesia classes from February to June 2021. For more details, please see the poster below. For inquiries, email [email protected].

Study grants are available at: https://bit.ly/bahasastudygrant2022
Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/acaslanguage2022