The War , Hue, and City

On-Campus Component: June 15, 16, & 18 and July 14 & 16, 2020

Vietnam Component: June 22 – July 2, 2020

This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office (SAO), in cooperation with the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Department of History.

PROGRAM DATES: The on-campus component of the program will officially begin on Tuesday, June 15, 2020 in DeKalb and will end on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

The Vietnam component of the program will officially begin with departure from O’Hare Airport on (recommended) Monday, June 22, 2020 to Hanoi and will end with the return of the group from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Students will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements in order to arrive in Hanoi on Monday, June 22.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Stanley Arnold, associate professor of History in the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Professor Arnold’s research interests are concentrated in two somewhat related areas, civil rights movement in the United States from 1920 to 1970 exclusive of the South and the intersection of race and sports in the United States. Professor Arnold also teaches courses on the Vietnam War. As a historian, one of his goals is to link the study of the past to the relevance of today. His work in these two principal fields serves to illuminate many aspects of the contemporary American experience.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to introduce students to the history of American involvement in Indochina from World War II to the present. The program will examine the war from several perspectives: political, military and cultural. Although the focus of this course is the American experience in Vietnam, the group will also look at the impact of the war on Vietnam, the region and the world.

In addition to using secondary sources, this course also employs film, poetry, primary sources and fictional works. Students will develop a critical understanding of one of the most divisive conflicts in American history. This course will also enhance students’ close reading, public speaking, critical analysis and research skills. In that this is a study abroad course, we will be physically immersed in the history, cultures, and peoples we are studying. The Vietnam War – Summer 2020 Page 2

PROGRAM SITES: This will be a blended, online and classroom course. There will be three pre-departure sessions and two post- program sessions held at NIU campus in DeKalb. In Vietnam we will begin the course in Hanoi, travel to Hue, and finish in Ho Chi Minh City.

HIGHLIGHTS: In Hanoi, the group will stay in French inspired “Old Quarter” with a visit to a nearby village for cultural experience. Map courtesy of Lonely Planet The program will then visit Ho Chi Minh complex where we will spend time at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his former stilt-house, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and . Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton”). In Hue, we will visit Imperial Palace and the site of major battle of Tet Offensive. In Ho Chi Minh City, we will visit the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building, where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. The group will then move to visit the Reunification Palace, the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. The next stop is the Thich Quang Duc Monument and travel to tunnels at Cu Chi, where students can experience the life of a “tunnel rat.” There will also be visits to local villages and floating market on the Mekong.

PROGRAM AUDIENCE: Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first- come-first-serve basis. Enrollment in academic credit is required.

The program is open to: . Undergraduates . Graduates . Students-at-large . Professionals . Non-traditional students . Non-NIU students . Students from all majors welcome

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INSTRUCTION METHOD: The program will examine the war from several perspectives; political, military and cultural. Although the focus of this course is the American experience in Vietnam, we will also look at the impact of the war on Vietnam, the region and the world. In addition to using secondary sources, this course also employs lecture, film, poetry, primary sources and fictional works. Students will develop a critical understanding of one of the most divisive conflicts in American history. Some classroom sessions will be held literally on-site to the topic under discussion. Specifically:

 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.  Some topic-related activities and field excursions will cover an entire day.  Debriefing sessions will also occur in the evenings.  Instruction will be provided mainly by program director with occasional guest lectures.  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.  Grades will be kept and submitted through and officially posted through NIU. The course will utilize a traditional 90, 80, 70, 60 grading scale. A pre-orientation will be held at NIU. If a student cannot attend it will be possible for students to phone in. The director will follow-up with individual phone or Skype meetings with individuals who cannot attend.

PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants must enroll in 3 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in one of the following NIU courses.

UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT HIST 469 The Vietnam War 3 semester hours Description: History of the American involvement in Vietnam between 1940 and 1975 that examines the evolving circumstances and policies leading to the American defeat.

GRADUATE CREDIT HIST 569 The Vietnam War 3 semester hours Description: History of the American involvement in Vietnam between 1940 and 1975 that examines the evolving circumstances and policies leading to the American defeat. The Vietnam War – Summer 2020 Page 4

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 Professor Arnold, program director. The research report parameters will be finalized in consultation with the program director.

Requirements for Independent Study/Research Project: In order to obtain approval from course or major department chair and Professor Arnold program director, 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 Stanley Arnold, program director no later than August 5, 2020.

Participants who enroll for the independent research project will receive 3 semester hours of credit in one of the following NIU courses:

UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT SEAS 490 Advanced Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 semester hours

Description: Topics from the sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities treated from an interdisciplinary perspective. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

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.

OR HIST 736J Independent Study 3 semester hours Description: Open to qualified students in accordance with department guidelines. Consent of the faculty member with whom the student wishes to study is necessary. Each topic may be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser in history.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The program is open to undergraduate and graduate level students who meet the NIU general admission requirements, and who are interested in any topic of study. Currently enrolled students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA requirements. Graduate level students must also meet NIU Graduate School admission, course and GPA requirements. The Vietnam War – Summer 2020 Page 5

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.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES: 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 [email protected], 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

PROGRAM APPLICATION: Click (link to program – provided by SAO) or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com and search for “Vietnam” to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. 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 [email protected].

$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. More detailed instructions can be found on the website.

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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: February 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 twin bedded rooms with bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in program cost.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Individuals will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements from the US to Hanoi and for the return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the US. Students will need to purchase their tickets from a travel agent, online booking site, or airline of their choice. (Travel insurance is recommended.) Participants should keep in mind that in order to arrive in Hanoi in time for the official beginning of the program, they should plan to depart the U.S. no later than June 22, 2020.

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 February 1 application deadline AND b) The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this program.

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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 bus, car, and air. This transportation is provided as part of the NIU program cost.

PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport by February 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. 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: A valid passport is required prior to February 1, 2020 in order to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should apply for one immediately upon acceptance into the program. A visa is required to travel to Vietnam. Information will be provided regarding the visa application process. Please see State Department website for up to date information of Visa requirements. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country- Information-Pages/Vietnam.html

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. Photos can be paid for with exact cash, personal check or charged to your NIU bursar account. 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.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: In order to enter Vietnam, travelers are encouraged to heed the advice regarding vaccinations recommended by the Center for Disease Control. See information for students traveling on Study Abroad programs and Health Information for Travelers to Vietnam.

Students should also seek advisement from the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) for immunization and travel health information. The DCHD can administer most immunizations. Contact the DCHD at least eight weeks before the program begins to allow time for immunizations to take effect. Some vaccines need to be given over a period of months, so participants in this program must START EARLY!

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 is included in the program cost. 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. The Vietnam War – Summer 2020 Page 8

NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost covers the following:

1) Hotel accommodations and three meals daily while the group is in Vietnam. 2) Program-related land transportation in Vietnam. 3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule. 4) Visa to enter Vietnam. 5) Three or six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit. 6) NIU International Travel Insurance.

PROGRAM COST: $2,775

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 application fee 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 hours

All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents and forms is 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.

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. The Vietnam War – Summer 2020 Page 9

 Expenses for free-time pursuits.  Expenses and purchases of a personal nature.

NIU UNDERGRADUATE AND STUDENT-AT-LARGE APPLICATIN FEES (applies to non-NIU students only): There is a $40 non-refundable Undergraduate application fee for undergraduate students and a $10 Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students applying to NIU for the first time. If you are currently enrolled at NIU as a degree-seeking student, you are not required to submit this payment.

If you are applying to NIU for the first time you will be provided with a link on the Study Abroad Portal that will guide you to the online NIU Undergraduate Application or the Student- at-Large Application. During the online application process you will be asked to pay the application fee by credit card or check.

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, Barbara Stark, [email protected] or (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 February 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 February 1, 2020 for medical reasons, the request must be submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement from a 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.

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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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam, 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!

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TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE

THE VIETNAM WAR

PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING Thursday, May 14, 2020, 6 PM

ON-CAMPUS COMPONENT – PRE-PROGRAM Week of June 15, Class Begins Tuesday, June 16, 6PM Thursday, June 18, 6PM

VIETNAM COMPONENT Saturday, June 20 Depart for Hanoi, Vietnam Sunday, June 21 Travel Day Monday, June 22, Arrive in Hanoi Tuesday, June 23 Hanoi Wednesday, June 24 Hanoi Thursday, June 25 Hanoi > Hue Friday, June 26 Hue Saturday, June 27 Hue Sunday, June 28 Hoi An Monday, June 29 Hue > Ho Chi Minh City Tuesday, June 30 Ho Chi Minh City Wednesday, July 1 Ho Chi Minh City Thursday, July 2 Depart for Chicago

ON-CAMPUS COMPONENT – POST-PROGRAM Tuesday, July 14, 6PM Thursday, July 16, 6PM

https://niuits-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ca0ams1_mail_niu_edu/Documents/WORK/PROG3/Vietnam 2020.docx (AMS) – 11/5/19 Study Abroad Planning and Cost Estimate Today's Date:

Student Name: Program Name: The Vietnam War Program Country: Vietnam Williston Hall 408 Approx Dates: June 22 - July 2, 2020 DeKalb, IL 60115 Semester Abroad: Summer 2020 (815) 753-9530 Hours: 3 or 6 [email protected]

Study Abroad Office Bills to Student's Account Application Fee/Deposit $200.00 Study Abroad Program Cost $2,575.00 $2,775.00

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 $1,600.00 Passport $145.00 Books/Supplies $150.00 Personal Expenses/Local Transportation $350.00 $2,245.00

Total Estimated Cost of Program $5,145 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, [email protected]