The
2010 Vietnam Culture and History program runs for 12
days, January 7- 19, 2010. The program is a
collaborative project of Salisbury University and the
Vietnam-USA Friendship Society. It provides an
opportunity for students of any age and any discipline
to travel through contemporary Vietnam while reading,
hearing lectures, and experiencing first hand the
beautiful and complex history and culture of the
Vietnamese people. The program includes presentations
on Vietnamese history, music, literature, economics, and
politics. Participants visit three of Vietnam’s most
important cities: Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
CLASS:
All participants register for a 1-credit
interdisciplinary course entitled IDIS 280: Vietnam:
Culture and History. Coursework includes lectures
throughout the two week experience, site visits, a
selection of short readings, brief reflective essays
based on important themes in Vietnamese culture and
history, and group conversation and participation.
Vietnamese scholars, artists, and professional
practitioners make presentations to the group throughout
the program. Attendance at all program events and
participation in all academic activities are strictly
required.
EXCURSIONS:
The program begins in the northern city of Hanoi where
participants will visit the US Embassy and Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum. The program then explores the region outside
of Hanoi including a boat cruise along Ha Long Bay and a
tour of Long Tien Pagoda in Hon Gai. The last two days
in Hanoi are spent visiting the Vietnam Museum of
Ethnology, the Van Canh Friendship Village, and local
artisans. Participants then fly to Danang for two days.
The program visits the ancient town of Hoi An and the My
Son Temples, the ancient holy sanctuary of the lost
Kingdom of Champa (IV-XIII centuries a.d.). Finally, the
program flies to Ho Chi Minh City in the south.
Excursions in and around Ho Chi Minh City include the
Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, the
Cao Dai Temple,and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
HOUSING:
During their stay in
Vietnam program participants will be housed in double
occupancy rooms in three-star tourist hotels.
Breakfasts at the hotel are included each day.
| Total
Estimated Costs Worksheet |
|
| Program Cost |
$3465 |
| Airfare |
(included) |
| Meals |
(partially included) |
| Passport Fees |
$75 |
| Visa Fees |
$65 |
| Vaccinations
(none required, see your physician for
recommendations) |
-- |
| Books, School
Supplies |
$50 |
| Personal
Entertainment (includes some meals varies by individual) |
$250 |
| Total |
$3905 |
COST:
Tuition and fees for the 2010 Vietnam: Culture and
History are estimated to be $3465. A final cost
will be determined early in fall semester 2009. The
price will include all tuition, round-trip international
airfare, housing in three-star hotels throughout the
program, breakfast each day, welcome and departure group
dinners, several additional group meals, all in-country
ground transportation and airfare, most activity
entrance fees, honoraria for guest lecturers, all
interpreters and tour guides, international health
insurance, and substantial travel support by the Program
Director and the Vietnam-USA Friendship Society. Not
included: passport and visa fees, some meals, personal
spending money.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
INFORMATION:
An initial deposit of $250 is due at the time of
application. This deposit is part of the total
advertised cost of the program. Once a student is
academically admitted by the faculty director, the
initial non-refundable deposit is due to the Cashier’s
Office. The student will be automatically enrolled into
the study abroad course. The University Billing Office
will then bill each registered student for the total
cost of the study abroad program (less the deposit
amount) through the regular university billing system.
Standard University deadlines for withdrawals do not
apply to study abroad programs.
Once the published
Application Deadline occurs, the accepted student is
responsible for the entire amount of the study abroad
program charge.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application forms are
available at the Center for International Education or
from the faculty director. Completed application forms
are currently being accepted by the faculty director or
by the Center for International Education.
In addition to
the application form interested students should submit
the following:
-
A 300 word
typed essay answering the question: "How will
my participation on the
Vietnam: Culture and History program
contribute significantly to my academic career and
influence future plans? ",
-
A completed
faculty recommendation form from a faculty member who
knows the student well.
Recommendation
form available here.
Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until all
spaces are filled. Once the program is full,
accepted students will be placed on a waiting list.
Deadline for applications is October 1, 2009. All questions
concerning the program should be addressed to the
program director:
Prof. Bryan Horikami,
Program Director
Department of Communication
Arts
Phone: 410-677-3206 E-mail:
bkhorikami@salisbury.edu
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