Introduction
The degree of Bachelor of Arts in History provides students with a knowledge and understanding of Khmer, Asian and World history, with a particular focus on the socio-economic, political, cultural and identity development of Cambodia and the Southeast Asian region. Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work in a number of professional fields including teaching and research, library management, government, administration and NGO work, and the tourism sector. In addition, they are capable of further post-graduate study in the humanities or other fields including political science, tourism, economics or international relations, among others.
Background
Cambodia today continues to be shaped by its long and sometimes turbulent history. Under the name Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), the Royal University of Phnom Penh developed its history degree course in 1980 to promote the specialized knowledge and understanding of Cambodia’s national history and identity, as well as of broader international events. In doing so, RUPP has continued its commitment to raising the human resources necessary for building Cambodia’s capacity. With the help of the Italian group New Humanity, the Toyota Foundation and California State University, Long Beach, RUPP’s history degree course has developed alongside similar courses in neighboring ASEAN nations. It is hoped that graduates of the department of history will use their understanding of past events to advance present practice in Cambodia and the world, leading to an improved future.
Admission
Admission to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (History) is administered by the Department of Higher Education Sector of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, based on results in the High School Certificate subjects of History and Khmer Literature.
Assessment
Students are assessed for each subject through class discussions and assignments (20%), attendance (10%), essay writing and fieldwork (20%), and end of semester examinations (50%). At the end of the fourth year excellent students will write and present a thesis instead of a final examination.
Resources
History staff and students have access to the university’s general libraries, including the Hun Sen Library at Campus I, the RUPP Library at campus II, as well as the internal departmental library equipped by California State University, Long Beach and the Library of Royal Academy of Cambodia. Furthermore, history staff have amassed many relevant books, using funding from the PAP budget, as personal research tools. These books can be made available to students by appointment.
Curriculum
*Explanation: The code a(b-c) indicates the study load and number of credits.In this example:'a'= number of credits, 'b' = number of lecture hours, and 'c' = number of tutorial or practical hours.
*Note: English language, run by ELSU, runs on a variable course code system, ENG001- ENG 412depending on students' skill level.
Total Credits: 148 Credits
| YEAR TWO |
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 29 hours/week | code | 19 credits | 26 hours/week | code | 19 credits |
| General Education | 2 Credits | General Education | 2 Credits | ||
| English Language III* | 2(6-0) | English Language IV* | 2(6-0) | ||
| Basic Requirements | 17 Credits | Basic Requirements | 17 Credits | ||
| Historical Theory | HHI201 | 2(2-1) | Khmer Archaeology | HHI209 | 2(2-0) |
| Research Methodologies | HHI202 | 2(2-2) | Cambodian History: Angkorian Period | HHI210 | 2(2-0) |
| World Civilization | HHI203 | 2(2-0) | History of East Asia | HHI211 | 3(3-1) |
| History of Political Ideas | HHI204 | 2(2-0) | Pre-Angkorian Epigraphy | HHI212 | 2(2-2) |
| Administration Work | HHI205 | 2(2-0) | Cultural and Natural Tourism Development | HHI213 | 2(2-0) |
| World History(Middle Ages) | HHI206 | 3(3-1) | International Institutions | HHI214 | 2(2-0) |
| World Geography | HHI207 | 2(2-0) | History of Tourist Sites | HHI215 | 2(2-0) |
| History of the Tourism Industry | HHI208 | 2(2-0) | Gender in History | HHI216 | 2( |
| YEAR THREE |
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 24 hours/week | code | 18 credits | 24 hours/week | code | 18 credits |
| General Education> | 2 Credits | General Education | 2 Credits | ||
| English Language V* | 2(6-0) | English Language VI* | 2(6-0) | ||
| Major Courses | 16 Credits | Basic Requirements | 16 Credits | ||
| History of Cambodia's Neighboring Countries | HHI301 | 3(3-0) | Research Proposal | HHI307 | 3(3-0) |
| Cambodian History: Chaktomok, Longvek and Udong Periods | HHI302 | 3(3-1) | World History: 1914-1945 | HHI308 | 3(3-1) |
| Angkorian Epigraphy | HHI303 | 3(3-1) | Post-Angkorian Epigraphy | HHI309 | 3(3-1) |
| American History | HHI304 | 2(2-0) | History of the European Union | HHI310 | 3(3-0) |
| History of Khmer Arts: Performance and Music | HHI305 | 2(2-0) | History of Khmer Arts: Architecture and Sculpture | HHI311 | 2(2-0) |
| History of ASEAN | HHI306 | 3(3-0) | South Asian History | HHI312 | |
| YEAR FOUR |
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 20 hours/week | code | 18 credits | 20 hours/week | code | 16 credits |
| Cambodian History: French Protectorate(1863-1918) | HHI401 | 3(3-1) | Approaches to Historical Research | HHI407 | 3(3-1) |
| Historical Research and Writing | HHI402 | 3(3-1) | Cambodian History: 1953-Present | HHI408 | 3(3-1) |
| History of Khmer Institutions & Law | HHI403 | 3(3-0) | World History: 1945-Present | HHI409 | 2(2-1) |
| International Relations I | HHI404 | 3(3-0) | International Relations II | HHI410 | 3(3-0) |
| Cambodian History: Human Rights and Democracy | SBI405 | 1(0-3) | The Tour Guide OR | HHI412 | 2(2-0) |
| Thesis | HHI413 | 10 Credits | |||
Contact info
Mr. Ngin Vuth
Tel: (855) 89-486-116
12-844-527Office Room: Campus II,RUPP
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