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Cambodian Culture in Lowell

UMass Lowell
Undergraduate
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UMass Amherst, UMass Chan Medical School
This course examines the emergence and growth the Cambodian American culture in Lowell from the early 1980s until the present. The course focuses on cultural and artistic organizations and events, such as the Angkor dance troupe and the Southeast Asian Water Festival within the changing political and historical context of Lowell during that period. Particular attention is given to the role of Cambodian cultural organizations and events in Lowell's cultural economy, which includes Lowell's art district and city organizations like the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL), the Merrimack Repertory Theater and the Lowell National Historical Park.
Languages & Cultures
Course Number
WLKH.3200
Section
201
Credits
3
Instructor Name
Su,Christine

Prerequisite

WLRK.2100 Introduction to Cambodian Culture or or ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

Schedule & Modality

MW, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
In-Person

Enrollment Numbers

Capacity
19

How to Register

In order to register for an ICX course, students must fill out the ICX registration form.  The form must be signed by the student's advisor or graduate coordinator, by the department chair or appropriate person.  The form is sent to the host campus and is signed by the department chair and instructor of the course. If there are seats available, the student will be enrolled.  A shadow course will be created on the student’s home campus allowing the credit to be added to the student’s transcript.  The UMass registrars will ensure that proper credits are given to the student and that no charges incur from the host campus.