This presentation explores Chosŏn-period (1392-1910) Confucian responses to disaster. This was a period in which Confucianism not only was the state ideology, but also guided interaction in local ...

Some African scholars have argued that contemporary African societies should embrace a form of democracy rooted in, and inspired by, indigenous African political practices, values, and ideals. They ...

The International Human Rights Clinic at SOAS was launched in 2007 as both a postgraduate module and a legal resource with the aim of encouraging an engaged critical consciousness that reflects on and ...

The MA Buddhist Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives though a ...

This module will cover many aspects of public governance, accountability and transparency. We will start the course by looking at the systems and processes of government, at the differences and ...

The shimmer in your makeup is more than just aesthetics—it tells a story of exploitation, resilience, and ethical challenges. MA student Sara Eisya Ghozali uncovers the truth behind the mineral mica.

In light of the global deterioration of women’s rights, rampant cases of violence against women, including femicide, and the rise of openly misogynistic public figures in the mainstream, the threat of ...

Asia and the Pacific contributes 70% of economic growth to the globe and is home to two thirds of the world’s population. Yet, sustainable finance growth in Asia and the Pacific has lagged the rest of ...

The Law profession is a highly demanding, interesting and rewarding profession that requires intellectual rigor, emotional resilience, and perseverance. It potentially involves long hours of research, ...

The module provides a broad introduction to the practice and theories central to mass media engagement in contemporary Western society. Key areas of knowledge are introduced, drawing on examples from ...

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