About ACAS

The Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) seeks to contribute to the development of Asian Studies as a discipline in the country’s universities. It seeks to enhance the expertise of the Ateneo faculty in Asian Studies and strengthen the regional presence of the Ateneo de Manila University in this field.

At its home base in Ateneo, it aims to carry out its mandate through a biennial international conference, publications, sponsorships of research projects, hosting of researchers, language training courses and activities that foster interest in Asian Studies such as the organization of the Asian Studies Association of the Philippines (ASIA-PHIL).

Objectives

To promote research in Asian Studies
To enrich the teaching of Asia-related courses
To provide support in the formulation of policies and strategies to the Philippine government, the private sector, and the civil society

Projects and Activities

Engagement in research program and projects
Collection of research output, books and other materials on Asian Studies
Exchange of researcher. The Center hosts local and international scholars or researchers.
Dissemination and promotion of research through publications, seminars, conferences, and workshops
Linkages with institutions here and abroad

Areas of Research

Presently, the primary areas of research are East and Southeast Asia. Prospective areas are South Asia and the Pacific Islands.

ASEAN and APEC
Asian Philosophy
Comparative Cultures
Asian History and Politics
Economies of Asia
Asian Literature
China-Japan Relations
Philippines-Japan Relations
Southeast Asian Cultures
Southeast Asia: Democratic Transition
Southeast Asia: Urban Governance
Southeast Asian Journalism