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Cambodian Culture and Civilization
June 8 - 26, 2020
This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad
Office (SAO), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies in
cooperation with the Center for Khmer Studies.
PROGRAM DATES: The program will officially begin on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Phnom
Penh, Cambodia, and will end on Friday, June 26, 2020. Students will be expected to arrive in
Phnom Penh on June 7 and will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements.
Students will depart on Saturday, June 27.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS: Professor Paul Edleman from the Department of Political Science
and Communication at Sauk Valley Community College, Professor Kathleen Westman,
Sociologist, and Professor Sheela Vemu from the Department of Biology at Waubonsee
Community College will serve as the on-site program directors.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES: The primary purpose of this program is to provide
participants with the opportunity to experience Cambodian culture, history, society, and language
and to introduce students to Southeast Asia and the contemporary issues facing Southeast Asia as
a region. The program will focus on social science and humanities themes – politics, sociology,
gender, history, language, economics, archeology, globalization, environment, biodiversity,
culture, dance, etc. Students will gain knowledge on the Cambodian genocide, US involvement
in Cambodia during the Vietnam war, environmental issues facing contemporary Cambodia,
regional biodiversity issues, contemporary politics of Cambodia, the history of Angkor Wat,
social conditions in Cambodia, and a basic introduction to the Khmer language.
Course Objectives: Throughout this course, students will experience:
1. Three-week immersion to gain knowledge of culture, geography, economic markets,
demographics, language, religion, history and politics of the Khmer Rouge and current
conditions of today in a developing country.
2. Immersion in Siem Reap to learn basics of interactions in the Khmer language, foods,
market interactions and learn basic interactions of transportation.
3. Immersion in Phnom Penh to visit Wat Phnom, Cambodia Royal Palace and Silver
Pagoda and Cambodia National Museum to understand Cambodia culture and history.
4. Immersion in Phnom Penh with academic visits to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the
Choeung Ek site to understand how the Khmer Rouge past has implications for
Cambodia today.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 2
5. Immersion in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap to witness and understand NGOs and their
function in post-conflict developing nations. Observation of unique sociological,
economic, political challenges including human rights, leadership and health.
6. Immersion in Siem Reap to be exposed to Angkor Wat, Buddhism in the Cambodian context.
7. Community based service learning in Siem Reap to assess the practical applications of
service-learning first-hand with ConCERT school.
8. Develop a reflective response with a proposed idea/program on a specific social science
and/or humanities and/or biodiversity topic related to Cambodia and nation-building.
Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Increase global knowledge on Cambodia and gain a social science and humanities
perspective on the unique past, present and future post conflict developing society.
2. Understand from a social science / humanities / biodiversity / global perspective as a
first-hand witness how Cambodian organizations and civil society function and address
social change in Cambodia’s nation-building.
3. Pair a global social science and/or humanities and/or biodiversity interest project with the
needs of the Cambodian people you are servicing.
College Learning Outcomes
CRITICAL THINKING
Students will be able to acquire, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information for efficacy in order to
develop conclusions and implement solutions while actively engaging in learning and questioning
beyond the content of any one course, making connections between courses, disciplines, life
experiences, and accumulated knowledge.
COMMUNICATION
Students will be able to read, comprehend, and interpret multimedia (oral, written, and visual texts)
situated in various contexts; deliver clear, well-organized speeches, presentations, visuals, or ideas
appropriate to various contexts and audiences; and write clear, concise communications appropriate
to various contexts and audiences.
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
Students will be able to acquire, analyze, use, and represent mathematical and scientific data and
information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally to recognize and understand problems
and trends, to conduct experiments and observations, to develop appropriate solutions and
conclusions, and to understand the interrelatedness of quantitative reasoning and other disciplines.
PROGRAM SITES: The program will take place in the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and
Siem Reap, with two weeks in Phnom Penh and one week in Siem Reap. In Phnom Penh
students will explore Cambodia’s capital city, including its historic sites, national museums, and
its universities. In Siem Reap students will visit the ancient temple sites of Angkor Wat and
participate in a local service learning project. These field excursions will be complemented with
lectures at our in-country partner organization – Center for Khmer Studies (CKS). The Center for
Khmer Studies is a leading non-profit institute in Cambodia that promotes the study of KhmerCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 3
history and contemporary Cambodian public policy issues. The center has offices in Phnom Penh
and Siem Reap.
HIGHLIGHTS: While in Phnom Penh the program will learn about the Cambodian genocide
and visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The program will also visit the
Royal Palace complex, Buddhist temples, the Cambodian National Museum, a traditional dance
and shadow puppet performance. In Siem Reap, students will visit the ancient Angkor Wat
temple complex, including Ta Prohm where a portion of the movie Tomb Raider was filmed.
Students will also participate in a two-day service learning project at a local community school.
PROGRAM AUDIENCE: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate-level NIU and
non-NIU students. Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-
first-serve basis.
INSTRUCTION METHOD:
Instruction sessions will include lectures, videos, panel-discussions, question/answer
sessions, and topic-related tours and field excursions.
Instructional sessions will typically take place for 2.5 to 3 hours in the morning. Topic-
related tours and field excursions will typically take place in the afternoon and/or
evening. Some topic-related activities and field excursions will cover an entire day, such
as the Angkor Wat visits. Debriefing sessions will also occur in the evenings.
Instruction will be provided mainly by guest Cambodian lecturers with additional lectures
provided by the program co-directors, NIU faculty, and CKS staff.
Students will be required to submit written work, including keeping a journal/blog, short
reflective papers, and a larger research oriented final project that may include a final
paper.
Over the course of the program, students will be required to meet with the program
directors to discuss and prepare for their final project.
Graduate credit will be accepted. Graduate students will have additional readings,
additional written work, and an expanded final project.
Course content, including the submission of assignments, will be managed through
EduGoogle.com or similar Learning Management System (LMS).
Assignments for this program will include keeping a journal/blog, submitting photos or
other artifacts acquired by students on the trip, a possible joint project with a Cambodian
student, final project and presentation of that final project, and the student’s full
participation in program activities.
Grades will be kept and submitted through the LMS and officially posted through NIU.
The course will utilize a traditional 90, 80, 70, 60 grading scale.
A daylong pre-orientation will be held at NIU. If a student cannot attend it will be
possible for students to phone in. The directors will follow-up with individual phone or
Skype meetings with individuals who cannot attend.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 4
PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants
will receive 3 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in one of the following NIU
courses. The courses cannot be audited.
UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT:
SEAS 225 Southeast Asia: Crossroads of the World 3 semester hours
Description: Interdisciplinary introduction to the varied cultures of Southeast Asia focused on the
general theme of unity within diversity. Examination of the linkage of Southeast Asian art, music,
dance, literature, and architecture with other segments of the Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, and
animistic societies of the region.
GRADUATE CREDIT:
SEAS 590 Advanced Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 semester hours
Description: Topics from sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities treated from an
interdisciplinary perspective. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
INDEPENDENT STUDY/RESEARCH PROJECT: Individuals desiring to earn three
additional hours of undergraduate or graduate credit may do so by engaging in an independent
study-research project under the direction of Professors Paul Edleman, Kathleen Westman,
and/or Sheela Vemu, program directors. The research report should be at least 10 pages for
undergraduate credit and 15-20 pages for graduate credit.
Requirements for Independent Study/Research Project: In order to obtain approval from
course or major department chair and Professors Edleman, Westman and Vemu, program
directors, applicants must:
1. Relate the project to a topic or subject introduced during the program.
2. Complete and submit the project for final evaluation to Professors Edleman, Westman
and Vemu, program directors, no later than July 5, 2020.
Participants who enroll for the independent research project will receive 3 semester hours of
credit in one of the following NIU courses. These courses cannot be audited.
UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT:
INTL 201 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours
Description: Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program.
May be counted toward the satisfaction of general education requirements if approved as the
equivalent of an authorized general education course.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 5 GRADUATE CREDIT: INTL 501 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours Description: Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The program is open to undergraduates and graduate level students who meet the NIU general admission requirements, and who are interested in Southeast Asia and topics of history, politics, archeology, sociology, human rights, poverty, and Buddhism. Currently enrolled NIU students must meet NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA requirements. Currently enrolled NIU graduate-level students must also meet NIU Graduate School admission, course and GPA requirements. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements. Students cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a student’s records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar’s Office, Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Office of Student Conduct, Health Services, Parking Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program. For any student to be admitted into a study abroad program, an applicant’s transcript must be on file with the NIU Study Abroad Office. Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript; SAO will make this request on behalf of the applicant. Non-NIU Students: Non-NIU Students who want to participate in the program and earn academic credit from NIU, who have not previously enrolled at NIU, should send a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) as soon as possible to the SAO. Students can send transcripts to the SAO via email to niuabroad@niu.edu, fax a copy to (815) 753-0825, or mail or hand-deliver a copy of their transcript to the following address: Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office Williston Hall 417 DeKalb, IL 60115 STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION: Click here to apply or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com and search for “Cambodia” or “Cambodian Culture and Civilization” to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. Please note
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that at the time of application, non-NIU applicants will be expected to submit a signature
verification form and copy of their ID to the Study Abroad Office. More detailed instructions
can be found on the https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad
Office at (815) 753-0700 or niuabroad@niu.edu.
$200 APPLICATION FEE: A $200 application fee is required of all applicants. The $200 will
be charged upon completion of the Application Fee Form on the Study Abroad Portal. The fee
will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. Of the $200 Application Fee, $100 of
this fee is non-refundable.
The $200 application fee will be charged to NIU students’ NIU Bursar's account. (Checks and
money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students.) Non-NIU students must submit a check
or money order in the amount of $200. Detailed instructions can be found on the website.
IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as “Pending” until the $200 application fee
has been posted (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The
Study Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $200 application fee.
In order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $200 fee within 14 days of
application. After 14 days, applicants who have not completed the Application Fee Form on the
Portal will be changed to a status of “Inactive.”
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 1, 2020
Please read the following carefully.
Space in this program is limited, so early application is recommended. Qualified applicants
will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must change their status to “Committed”
and complete all post-decisions items on the Study Abroad Portal in order to be considered
an active participant and reserve their place in the program.
Applicants who have not changed their status to “Committed” will be withdrawn from the
program.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: Participants will reside in hotels in double rooms with
private bath and toilet facilities and will be provided three meals daily throughout the period of
residency. (Refer to the Tentative Daily Schedule for specific details regarding housing and meals.)
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Individuals will be responsible for making their own air travel
arrangements between the U.S. and Phnom Penh and for purchasing their tickets from a travel
agent or airline of their choice. (Travel insurance is recommended.) Participants should keep inCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 7
mind that in order to arrive in Phnom Penh in time for the official beginning of the program, they
should plan to depart the U.S. no later than June 6, 2020.
This program begins in Phnom Penh and ends in Siem Reap. Students may choose to
fly out of Siem Reap rather than Phnom Penh at the conclusion of the program. For
information regarding airfares and airlines students may wish to check-out additional
airfare sites on the Internet.
Important - The Study Abroad Office advises all participants that flight reservations for this
program should not be booked until:
a. After the March 1 application deadline
AND
b. The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this program.
This advisory is given so that participants do not find themselves financially responsible for
airline tickets should it be necessary to cancel the program. (See section entitled,
CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM)
LAND TRANSPORTATION: For program-related travel the group will travel by van, bus,
taxi, tuk, and boat. This transportation is provided as part of the Center of Khmer studies
program cost. (Refer to the Tentative Daily Schedule for specific details regarding other
program-related transportation.)), an
PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport by
March 1, 2020. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the
intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should
apply for one immediately. If applicants are not within the Chicago area, they must apply at
the nearest passport agency. Information on acquiring a U.S. passport is available at the
U.S. State Department’s website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. Non-
U.>s. passport holders may need special visas for travel and are responsible for obtaining all necessary
visas.
VISA: U.S. citizens are required to have a visa to enter Cambodia. Note: For U.S. citizens,
visas will be obtained upon arrival in Cambodia. A one-month tourist visa is currently $30 for
US citizens. Students will be provided with more information on this matter at orientation.
PASSPORT/VISA PHOTOS: You may have your passport photo(s) taken in the NIU
Study Abroad Office. Photos are $5.00 for two photos. Photos must be purchased in
multiples of two. Photos are usually developed while you wait. The Study Abroad Office
accepts exact cash, personal check or we can charge it to NIU students’ bursar accounts.
Study Abroad Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed over the lunch hour) and 1:00 –
4:30 p.m. It is strongly recommended that students get an extra pair of photos taken to keep on
their person in case of a missing or stolen passport.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 8
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: In order to enter Cambodia, students are not
required by the Cambodian government to obtain any specific vaccinations. While the Cambodian
government does not require specific vaccinations to enter the country, the program directors do
strongly encourage students to contact their physician about receiving the CDC recommended
vaccinations prior to departure, particularly Hepatitis A and Typhoid. CDC website:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/cambodia The DeKalb County Health
Department or your local health department or physician can administer most immunizations.
NIU INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN: Students will be enrolled in the
NIU International Travel Insurance Plan through ACE. This plan is required for participation in
an NIU study abroad program and will be billed your MyNIU account. It is not possible to waive
this mandatory insurance. Coverage will begin two days prior to the program start date and end
two days after the official program end date.
PROGRAM COSTS: Students will be charged separately for the program cost and the credit
cost. Payment for the program is made directly to the Center for Khmer Studies. Payment for
the course credit is made directly to Northern Illinois University.
NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost covers the following:
1) Accommodations and three meals daily while the group is in Cambodia.
2) Land transportation for program-related activities while in Cambodia.
3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule.
4) Fee for acquiring a visa to enter Cambodia.
5) Three or six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit.
6) NIU International Travel Insurance.
PROGRAM COST: $4,165
HOW YOUR CHARGES WILL LOOK ON YOUR MyNIU ACCOUNT: The following
charges will post individually on your MyNIU account. The total of these two charges (in
additional to the study abroad program deposit at time of application) will equal the total
program cost.
Study Abroad Program Charge
Instructional Cost
ADDITIONAL FEE – Academic Program Enhancement Fee: The NIU Academic
Program Enhancement Fee is in addition to the study abroad program cost. This fee is charged
as follows:
Undergraduate Credit: 6 hours or less - $125 or 7 hours or more - $250
Graduate Credit - $22 per hour, caps at 12 hoursCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 9
Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may
apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed
by their home institution.
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS:
Airfare
Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including 2 passport pictures).
Passport size photos.
Additional costs associated with obtaining a visa for non-U.S. passport holders.
Immunization fees (if immunizations are required)
$40 Undergraduate application fee for non-NIU undergraduate students or $10
Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students.
Independent travel and visa costs associated with independent travel.
Laundry: $25
Spending money: $350 (This is an estimate. Spending habits vary by person.)
Incidental food: $100
Expenses for free-time pursuits.
Expenses and purchases of a personal nature.
FINANCIAL AID: As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, applicants may be
eligible for: Pell Grant, SEOG, PLUS Loan, Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, MAP
Award or you’re privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization. Tuition
waivers do not apply.
If you are an NIU student and plan to apply for aid or loans to supplement this study abroad
program you must contact the NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Swen Parson 245,
(815) 753-1395 to discuss your current aid package and what you might be eligible for during the
Summer term. Questions regarding the program budget can be directed to the International
Affairs business manager, bstark@niu.edu, (815) 753-9530.
Please visit http://www.niu.edu/studyabroad/resources/index.shtml for information on financial
resources for study abroad.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Applicants withdrawing from the program
after March 1, 2020 will forfeit the $200 application fee and may be responsible for
additional withdrawal penalties.
Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will be held accountable for any
funds obligated to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant’s behalf. This provision is in
effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $200 application fee or additional payments,
and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.
If the applicant must withdraw after March 1, 2020 for medical reasons, the request must be
submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement from aCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 10
physician on the physician's letterhead stating that the illness is of such a duration or severity that
it precludes overseas travel. Withdrawal penalties may still apply.
Withdrawal penalties will be contingent on the following:
NIU's ability to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents.
The program has the minimum number of participants required to operate.
CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to
cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the
commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory is issued for
Cambodia, all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of
cancellation of the program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department
Travel Advisory is issued for Cambodia, students will be promptly notified of the warning and
the advisability of canceling the program.
The information contained in the program documents and forms are presented in good faith and
is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right
to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but
not limited to the cost of the program.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER
OR CANCEL THIS PROGRAM AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY!Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 11
Course Syllabus
Subject to change.
Required Book(s): (List any required or recommended books.)
Elizabeth Becker (1986). When the War Was Over: The Voices of Cambodia's Revolution and
Its People. New York: Simon & Schuster.
David Chandler (1992). The Land and People of Cambodia. New York: J.B. Lippicott Co.
Khamboly Dy (2007). A History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979). Phnom Penh:
Documentation Center of Cambodia.
Sebastian Strangio (2014). Hun Sen’s Cambodia. New Haven: Yale University Press.
Report: (Provide requirements for reports, papers, projects, etc.)
Description of Graded Activity Number Weight/points/percentage
Journal Entries and Photo Blog
7 15 percent
Participation 1 25 percent
Reflection Paper 1 15 percent
Independent Final 1
Project/Theme Portfolio 30 percent
Presentation of Final Project 1 15 percent
Total 100 percent
The deadline for submission of report/project, etc. is (date):
Journal Entries and Photo Blog:
o 1 prior to departure and 2 per week in country.
Participation:
o At conclusion of the program.
Independent Final Project/Theme Portfolio:
o Final days of the program.
Presentation of Final Project:
o Final days of the program.
Reflection Paper:
o 1 week after the program has concluded.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 12
TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
Day & Date Location Topic Site Prep
Sunday, Phnom
June 7 Penh Students finish arriving
Monday, Phnom 8:30AM: Travel from Phnom Phnom Penh – Siem
June 8 Penh – Penh to Siem Reap Reap
Siem Reap (Approximately 6 hrs.) (One-
on-one meetings regarding
your projects.)
Lunch Provided
Siem Reap 5:00PM: Welcome dinner TBD
Tuesday, Siem Reap 8:00AM – 11:00AM: Khmer CKS Seminar Room
June 9 Language Instruction – Guest
Lecturer
Lunch LoYO
2:00PM – 4:00PM: CKS Seminar Room
Culture Orientation – Guest
Lecturer
7:00PM – 9:00PM: Night
Market
Wednesday, Siem Reap 9:00AM – 11:30AM: CKS Seminar Room Wear modest clothing
June 10 Buddhism Lecture and and Wat Damnak
Buddhist Blessing
Lunch LoYO
2:00PM – 4:00PM: CKS Seminar Room
Environment / Biodiversity
Issues in Cambodia - – Guest
Lecturer
Thursday, Siem Reap 8:30AM: Angkor Wat Temple Wear modest clothing,
June 11 Complex sunscreen, water, hat,Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 13
Visit Angkor Wat comfortable walking /
Museum (Approx. 1 hr.) climbing shoes, bug
Guided Tour of Angkor spray.
Wat Temple – Dr. Ea
Darith, Deputy Director,
Angkor International
Center for Documentation
and Research Head of
Angkor Ceramic Unit.
(Dr. Ea Darith is one of
only four individuals
approved by the
Cambodian government to
give tours of Angkor Wat
to foreign dignitaries,
diplomats, and heads of
state.)
The plan is to stay and
watch sunset over Angkor
Wat. The temple complex
closes at sunset.
Students will receive a 3-
day pass to Angkor Wat
park. If students are
planning to visit more than
three days, they should
purchase a 7-day pass for
$10 more.
Friday, Siem Reap 8:30AM – 3:00PM: Visit Banteay Srei Temple Wear modest clothing
June 12 temples
7:00PM: Dinner
Saturday, Siem Reap 9:00AM – 1:00PM: Child New Leaf Eatery
June 13 Protection – Michael Horton,
Chairman and Founder of
ConCERT (Connecting
Communities, Environment
and Responsible Tourism).
Lunch at the New Leaf
Eatery. Ends between 2:00 –
2:30.
Lunch Provided by Program
at New Leaf Eatery.Cambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 14
2:00PM – 4:00PM: Tour of Pannasastra Wear modest clothing
Pannasastra University Siem University Siem Reap
Reap
Sunday, Siem Reap 8:00AM – 10:00AM: Royal University of Wear modest clothing,
June 14 Cambodian Education System Phnom Penh (RUPP) sunscreen, water, hat
– Guest Lecturer
Lunch LoYO
Afternoon Free
Monday, Siem Reap 8:00AM – 11:00AM: ConCERT Wear modest clothing,
June 15 ConCERT Service Learning sunscreen, water, hat,
comfortable shoes, bug
Bring any supplies you spray.
brought with you from the
States.
Lunch – Provided at the ConCERT
school
Afternoon Free
Tuesday, Siem Reap 8:00AM – 11:00AM: ConCERT Wear modest clothing,
June 16 ConCERT Service Learning sunscreen, water, hat,
comfortable shoes, bug
spray.
Lunch – Provided at the ConCERT
school
Afternoon Free
Wednesday, Siem Reap 8:30AM – 11:30AM: Visit Kampong Pluk Wear modest clothing,
June 17 Kampong Pluk and Floating sunscreen, water, hat,
Villages comfortable shoes, bug
spray.
Lunch LoYOCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 15
4:00PM – 5:30PM: Norwegian People’s Hat, sunscreen, bug
Norwegian People’s Aid Aid spray
(NPA) Explosive Detection
Dogs
•Discussion on land mine and
ordnance issues and women
in nation building.
•Demonstration by the
Explosive Detection Dogs.
Thursday,
June 18 Free Day
Friday, Siem Reap 8:30AM: Travel from Siem Siem Reap – Phnom
June 19 – Phnom Reap to Phnom Penh Penh
Penh (Approximately 6 hrs.) (One-
on-one meetings regarding
your projects.)
Lunch Provided
7:00PM – 9:00PM: Sovannaphum Wear modest clothing
Sovannaphum Theatre. Theatre. Dance and
Dance and Puppet Show. Puppet Show
(Includes music and dance
instruction.)
Saturday, Phnom 9:00AM – 11:30AM: Khmer CKS Seminar Room
June 20 Penh Rouge – Guest Lecturer
Lunch LoYO
2:00PM – 4:00PM: Tour Tuol Tuol Sleng Wear modest clothing,
Sleng (S-21) sunscreen, water, hat.
Sunday, Phnom 9:00AM – 11:30AM: Phnom Phnom Penh
June 21 Penh Penh sites
Afternoon Free Russian Market
(optional)
Monday, Phnom US Embassy US Embassy Passport Required.
June 22 Penh Please, a little formal,
office appropriate
Lunch LoYOCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 16
2:00PM – 4:00PM: Human CKS Seminar Room
Rights in Cambodia – Mr. Ou
Vireak, President,
Cambodian Center for Human
Rights (CCHR).
Tuesday, Phnom 9:30AM – 11:30AM: Gender CKS Seminar Room
June 23 Penh Issues in Cambodia - Dr.
Judy Ledgerwood (NIU)
Lunch Foreign
Correspondence Club,
Provided by Program
2:00PM – 4:00PM: Tour National Museum Wear modest clothing,
National Museum sunscreen, water, hat.
Students may wish to
walk the art galleries
nearby after the tour.
7:00PM – 9:00PM: National Museum Wear modest clothing
Traditional Dance Show
Wednesday, Phnom 8:00AM – 11:00AM: Tour Choeung Ek Wear modest clothing,
June 24 Penh Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) sunscreen, water, hat.
Lunch LoYO
1.45PM – Brief Opening of DC-Cam
Event and Exhibition (Documentation
Center of Cambodia)
2.00PM – Screening of the
film, “Don’t Think I’ve Location:
Forgotten: Cambodia’s SRI's Contemporary
Lost Rock and Roll” Art Gallery (Building
H, National Institute
3.45PM – Meeting with Mr of Education) as
Youk Chhang, Director attached herewith
of Documentation http://d.dccam.org/Pro
Center of Cambodia jects/Public_Info/pdf/
DC-
3.15PM – Presentation about Cam_SRI_and_Wat_
the Khmer Rouge Langka_map.pdf
Tribunal by Guest
SpeakerCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 17
4.30PM – Q & A Session
5.00PM – End of Program
Thursday, Phnom 9:30AM – 11:30AM: Tour Royal Palace Wear modest clothing,
June 25 Penh Royal Palace sunscreen, water, hat
No Afternoon Activities LoYOCambodian Culture and Civilization – Summer 2020 Page 18
Friday, Phnom 9:30AM – 11:30AM: Project CKS Seminar Room
June 26 Penh Presentations
Lunch LoYO
2:00PM – 4:00PM: Project CKS Seminar Room
Presentations
7:00PM: Closing Dinner TBD
provided by the program
Saturday, Phnom Students depart
June 27 Penh
https://niuits-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ca0ams1_mail_niu_edu/Documents/WORK/PROG3/Cambodia 2020.docx(AMS) - 12/11/19Study Abroad Planning and Cost Estimate
Today's Date:
Student Name:
Program Name: Cambodian Culture and Civilization
Program Country: Cambodia Williston Hall 408
Approx Dates: June 8 - 26, 2020 DeKalb, IL 60115
Semester Abroad: Summer 2020 (815) 753-9530
Hours: 3 or 6 niuabroad@niu.edu
Study Abroad Office Bills to Student's Account
Application Fee/Deposit $200.00
Study Abroad Program Cost $3,965.00
$4,165.00
NIU Bills to Student's Account
Academic Enhancement Fee $125.00
UGRD: < 7 hrs: $125 or > 7 hrs: $250
GRAD: $22/hour, caps at 12 hrs
Student to Student Program Fee $0.00
Term cost, assessed to all students who
register for 12 or more hours
$125.00
Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account
Housing (included) $0.00
Meals (meals included) $0.00
Roundtrip Airfare $2,200.00
Passport $145.00
Books/Supplies $150.00
Personal Expenses/Local Transportation $300.00
$2,795.00
Total Estimated Cost of Program $7,085 Estimate
Please Note:
This planning and cost estimate is designed for estimating study abroad costs, mandatory fees, housing, and
other costs associated with studying abroad and is based on costs specific to this study abroad program.
The "Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account" section is based on estimates and
addresses basic necessities and conservative personal expenses. This section does not include
extracurricular activities or independent travel.
Please note that this budget is an estimate at the time of publication and is subject to change. Costs can
fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, tuition and fees increases, airfare, varying personal
lifestyles, etc.
Financial Aid: Financial Aid may be applied to the cost of studying abroad. Please contact the Student
Financial Aid Office for more information. Swen Parson 245, (815) 753-1395, finaid@niu.eduYou can also read
