This practicum trip offers an interdisciplinary overview of Cambodian culture, business development and mission-based organizations. Through participating in a series of lectures, guided tours, in-country meetings, engagements with organizations and qualitative fieldwork, you will actively work with local organizations to gather data for your research, civic and professional objectives.
Honing on on a research area, you will join an “atelier” to dive deeper into your respective interests and will come together with your fellow students at specific points to share observations and findings. These "ateliers" are:
Currently, the practicum focuses on the cities of Phnom Penh, Siem Riep and Battambang.
To assist you in realizing your objectives, the course is organized according to six learning modules that address fundamental questions. You will complete fieldwork informed by these objectives and are offered the opportunity to specialize in one or more of these areas depending on your research and engagement interests:
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