Program Details
Location
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap,
Cambodia
Term
Winter Break (Fall semester on campus)
Housing
Dormitory
Hostel
Hotel
Languages Taught In
English
Sponsor
College of Education and Human Development
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Non UofM Students
Student Year
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Graduate Students
GPA
No Requirement
About
Cambodia is often the forgotten nation of American empire building through the Vietnam War. With a focus on Cambodia, this course examines the role of public memorials for communicating the social, political, and cultural priorities and memories of groups and communities. You will have the opportunity to engage in a place-based experience in Cambodia and develop international skills of critical thinking, community engagement, intercultural communication, and human rights awareness. Course learning will take place through engaging experiences with readings and film, as well as exchanges with classmates, Cambodian students, and community members across a dynamic semester. You will begin your learning locally on campus at the University of Minnesota through class meetings and discussion, followed by in-country learning in Cambodia.
Program Model
Housing & Meals
Some group meals may be included, but most meals will not be provided.
Application Deadline
October 1, 2024
Program Dates
On Campus Class Meetings during Fall semester 2024: October 1, 2024–December 10, 20241
Program dates: December 27, 2024–January 10, 2025
Academics
During this course, you will learn about the roles of public memorials for how nations, communities, and individuals choose to remember the past. You will work to understand the connection between victors, empires, monuments, and memorials in shaping how we understand history. How do individuals, communities, and societies choose to remember the past? In particular, you will visit sites in the Kingdom of Cambodia to critically evaluate the ways that public monuments and memorials function to celebrate and commemorate specific events of the past.
This course is worth 3 credits, with the designator being C&I 3150
Program Leader
Instructor: Dr. Vichet Chhuon Email: [email protected]
Excursions
Course Highlights:
- Wat Phnom
- Angkor Wat
- Wat Thmey
- Killing Fields Memorial
- Prasat Banteay Srei
- Phnom Bakheng
- Visit to Paññasastra University of Cambodia
- Interrogation Center S-21
More Information
For more information, contact Lamia Shapiro at [email protected].
Program Fee
Winter Break 2025 Cost of Participation forthcoming.
The cost of participation generally includes tuition and registration fees, orientation and international health insurance. It may also include airfare, housing, excursions and some or all meals.
You will need to budget for your passport and visa fees, meals that are not included, and personal spending money.
If you are registered for less than 13 credits, or if you are a non-UofM student or a UofM graduate student, you will be charged tuition for this course in addition to the program fee. Notify the Learning Abroad Center if this applies to you.
Billing & Payments
Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.
This program is considered part of fall enrollment for the purposes of registration and financial aid.
Cancellation Policy
The regular Learning Abroad Center cancellation and refund policy does not apply to this course. Connect with your program contact for details on the cancellation and refund policy for this program.
Prepare
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
Complete pre-application advising.
Apply
The COVID-19 vaccine series is strongly recommended, pursuant to CDC guidelines, but not required for participation in this program.
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Complete
When you submit your online application, you will be assigned an application checklist that includes:
- First Step session
Next Steps
- After you complete all required application checklist items, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application is ready to be reviewed.
- Your completed application will be reviewed by the program leader in the sponsoring college/department.
- If admitted, the Confirmation & Payment Agreement form will be added to your checklist. Complete this form to secure your spot on the program. By submitting the form, you also give your approval for the program deposit to be billed to your UofM student account.
- Complete the confirmation checklist, which include the following items in additional to program-specific forms:
- Passport Information
- Emergency Contacts
- Health Information Form
- Online Health & Safety Orientation
- Release & Waiver
- You will receive information about additional steps from the sponsoring college/department.