Washington, DC
rFLA 300F: Washington DC - Learning and Teaching About the Holocaust
This Field Study is part of an rFLA 300-level course about the Holocaust. During Spring Break in 2025, the group will travel for 5 days to Washington, DC to learn about social and educational issues related to the Holocaust and human rights. Participants will engage in an exploration of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and meet with a survivor, their child, and their grandchild to talk about remembrance. Students will also visit the International Rescue Committee, where they will learn about their work with refugees and work to help that organization. Other activities include visits to art and history museums such as the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the World War II Memorial.
Application Deadline: November 4, 2024
Program Details
- Program Leader: H. James McLaughlin
- Program Location: Washington, DC
- Tentative Travel Dates: March 7-11, 2025
- Credit: 4, for the entire course, letter grade
- Prerequisites: Two 200-level rFLA courses completed
- Course Requirements: For the field study, a set of questions to pursue before going, a daily journal and leadership in debrief sessions during the trip, and a Field Study Reflection paper after returning.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $1,420
- Program Fee Includes: Accommodations, all local transportation, all admissions and activity costs, 2 meals
- Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare to/from Washington DC $300, personal expenses, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Visa: Not required for U.S. Citizens
- Please Note: This field study does not fulfill the global experience requirement.
- 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.
- Special Notifications- There will be substantial walking at certain times during this field study.
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