Cambodia
rFLA 300/ENG 301F: Cambodia - The Khmer Empire
This field study offers an in-depth exploration of Cambodia's rich history, vibrant literature, and diverse culture spanning from the 9th to the 21st centuries, with a special focus on the Khmer Kingdom, the powerful and influential state that dominated Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. We will delve into the evolution of the Khmer civilization, the splendor of the Angkor period, the impact of European colonialism, and the complex modern history including the Khmer Rouge era and the tourist boom to Angkor Wat following its starring role in Laura Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). In addition to exploring Siem Reap, the massive temple complex of Angkor Wat, and Phnom Penh’s Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, our travel itinerary will also take us to several local villages where we will learn about the project of recovering and preserving Khmer culture, language, and literature. All applications are welcome, but priority consideration will be given to students with demonstrated financial need; can’t participate in a semester-long study abroad program; and/or are fulfilling either their rFLA300 or ENG course requirement.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Jana Mathews and Emily Russell
- Program Location: Cambodia
- Tentative Travel Dates: March 6-16, 2025
- Credit: 4 credits, letter
- Prerequisites: For RFLA credit: RFLA100 and two 200-level RFLA courses (the second of which may be taken concurrently with this course), or the equivalent in the Honors Program. For ENG credit: ENG190 or instructor approval.
- Course Requirements: 2-3 essays, readings and weekly discussion posts, research project, field study reflective and critical writing assignments, creative project
- Anticipated Number of Students: 16
- Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $3,200
- Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from MCO, accommodations, on-site transportation and activities, breakfast and dinners, visa
- Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, personal expenses, lunches, passport, and incidental personal spending
- Visa: Yes - available on arrival and covered in program fee.
- Special Notifications: Trip involves walking up to 2-3 miles per day on rough terrain in hot and humid climate
- Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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