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Section IX
College of Arts and Humanities
The disciplines in the College of Arts and Humanities have been a traditional cornerstone of higher education in all of the world’s civilizations. Now, given the fast-pace of globalization and technological advance, the arts and humanities are more vital than ever. Inspired by this, the mission of this college is to advance knowledge, foster intellectual inquiry, and cultivate creative endeavor among faculty and students through teaching, research, scholarship, and public and professional involvement. Our aim is that students who graduate from the College of Arts and Humanities will be broadly educated, artistically oriented, skilled in research and analysis, adept at problem solving, and fluent in communicating their ideas to others. Students who think clearly and creatively, write fluently, and speak persuasively can be part of an informed citizenry, and thereby help to shape the world in the twenty-first century.
- Asian Studies (MA/PhD)
- Communications (MA)
- English (MA)
Note: MA - Master’s Degree; PhD - Doctoral Degree
2. ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Within each particular discipline, students are encouraged to take a wide variety of courses that cuts across the wealth of human experience and offers insights into the many different realities of this world. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of many fields of study, the College of Arts and Humanities’ curriculum is at once deliberately broad yet specialized, thus ensuring breadth and depth in a student’s higher education development.
MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Writing Samples
Along with the application materials, students wishing to enter a Master’s degree program in the College of Arts and Humanities are expected to submit a writing sample.
Language Requirements
Students in the Master’s degree program are required to take a written examination to demonstrate comprehension in one foreign language. To pass the examination, they must be able to read and adequately comprehend research materials in their field of study at a reasonable speed. For Cambodian students, English is considered a foreign language.
No limit is placed on the number of times students may take the examination. However, it must be passed before students begin preparing for either their thesis or the Comprehensive Exam. The foreign language exam does not contribute to the credit-requirements of a degree.
Course Requirements
All Master’s degree students in the College of Arts and Humanities must take at least 54 credit hours which includes:
§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits
§ Core courses 15 credits
§ Elective courses 18 credits
§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits
§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits
Alternatively, four other elective courses may be taken instead of RPT601-RPT604, to make up the required 54 credit minimum.
Exams
Each of the foundation, core and elective courses is followed by an exam on that course.
Students selecting the thesis option must also take a Final Exam upon completion of their thesis, when they have to defend it. This exam covers the subject of the thesis as well as related areas within the chosen field of study. Students failing the exam may repeat it only once upon petition approved by the Coordinator of the College of Arts and Humanities. Students who fail the exam a second time are dropped from the program and lose their status as registered graduate students.
Students selecting the non-thesis option must take a written Comprehensive Exam once they have completed their 54 credits, based on everything covered during the course-work. Students failing the Comprehensive Exam may repeat it only once upon petition approved by the Coordinator. Students who fail the exam a second time are dropped from the program and lose their status as registered graduate students. Students selecting this option are also required by MoEYS to submit a research paper at the end of their degree programme.
DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Writing Samples
Along with the application materials, students wishing to enter a Doctoral degree program in the College of Arts and Humanities are expected to submit a writing sample.
Language Requirements
Candidates for the Doctoral degree program are required to take a written examination to demonstrate comprehension in one foreign language. To pass the examination they must be able to read and adequately comprehend research materials in their field of study at a reasonable speed. For Cambodian students, English is considered a foreign language.
No limit is placed on the number of times students may take the examination. However, it must be passed before students can be advanced to candidacy. The foreign language exam does not contribute to the credit-requirements of a degree.
Course Requirements
Doctoral candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 54 credit hours (excluding foreign language courses).
Registration in courses is governed by the judgment of advisers or faculty in charge of the relevant program of study. The importance of particular coursework is determined in relation to the training and preparation of the candidate for taking the Comprehensive Exam and the writing of the dissertation.
Exams
Comprehensive Exam The Comprehensive Exam is given upon the successful completion of course work in the student’s respective discipline and the foreign language requirement. It consists of four separate written exams, at least 4 hours each, and covers knowledge acquired in the student’s respective field of study.
A student who fails the Comprehensive Exam may repeat it once at the discretion of the Coordinator of the College of Arts and Humanities. A student who fails the exam a second time is dropped from the program and loses registered graduate student status.
A student who passes the exam is granted a University certificate indicating that all Doctoral requirements except for the dissertation (all but dissertation, or ABD) have been completed and can proceed to prepare the Doctoral dissertation.
Final Exam/Defense A Final Exam in defense of the dissertation may also cover related subjects and is required of all candidates for the Doctoral degree. The exam is oral, lasts at least one hour, and is conducted by the candidate’s Doctoral Committee and a representative from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Arrangements for the Final Exam must be made at least one month prior to the date of exam, since an announcement must appear in the newsletter of the University of Cambodia.
A candidate who fails the Final Exam may be allowed to repeat it upon approval by the graduate faculty concerned and the University President. A candidate who fails the exam twice is dropped from the program and loses registered graduate student status.
A candidate who passes the Final Exam, and who has met all other requirements, will be awarded the Doctoral degree at the end of the appropriate term.
The Asian Studies program at the University of Cambodia encompasses the geographical areas of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia and offers courses in most of the disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities. In this way, we hope to give our students insights into how Cambodia sits in a regional context, in terms of the area's broad sociocultural and economic diversity; and thus insights into how to foster and nurture mutually-beneficial relations with our neighbours.
MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours which includes:
§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits
§ Core courses 15 credits
§ Elective courses 18 credits
§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits
§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits
Alternatively, for students following the Comprehensive Exam route, four other elective courses may be taken instead of modules RPT601-RPT604.
Foundation Courses (3 credits each)
ASN501 (= FDN501): Research Methodology
ASN502 (= FDN502): Statistics for Research
ASN503 (= FDN503): Research Paper Writing
ASN505: Topics in Southeast Asian Studies
ASN506: Topics in Japanese Studies
ASN507: Topics in Chinese Studies
ASN508: Topics in South Asian Studies
ASN509: Topics in Korean Studies
ASN510: Topics in Cambodian Studies
Major Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose five courses)
ASN601: Culture and Colonialism
ASN602: Capitalism in Contemporary Asia
ASN603: Nationalism in Asia
ASN604: Comparative Muslim Societies in Asia
ASN605: Asia and Modern World Systems
ASN606: Topics in Buddhist Studies
ASN607: Southeast Asia Development: Cost and Benefits
ASN608: Zen Aesthetics
ASN609: Modern China
ASN610: Modern Japan
ASN611: Topics on Contemporary Asia
ASN612: Asian Art in the World Market
ASN680-689: Selected Topics in Asian Studies
ASN697: Independent Study
Research Proposal and Thesis (12 credits minimum)
ASN691 (= RPT601): Proposal Writing (3 credits)
ASN692-4 (= RPT602-4): Thesis Research and Writing (3 credits each)
DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Like the students at the Master’s degree level, students who have earned their Master’s degree at another institution and are working toward their PhD in the Asian Studies program at the University of Cambodia are required to take the three foundation courses (FDN501-3), as well as the Research Proposal Writing module (RPT601). The details for the remainder of the program will be designed upon consultation with the student’s Doctoral Committee. Note that students are encouraged to take graduate courses offered in other programs (e.g. in Social Sciences) that deal specifically with Asian studies, subject to the approval of their Doctoral Committee.
In addition to 500- and 600-level courses, the following are courses designed specifically for PhD students:
ASN701: Special Topics in Asian Cultures
ASN702: Special Topics in Asian Arts and Literature
ASN703: Special Topics in Asian Contemporary Societies
ASN704: Special Topics in Asian Trends and Transformations
ASN705: Special Topics in Eastern Philosophies and Religions
ASN880-889: Selected Topics in Asian Studies
ASN897: Independent Study
ASN899: Dissertation Research and Writing
The Communications program focuses on persuasion, personal development, organizational and group dynamics, and human relations in a multicultural, multilingual world. Study includes a thorough grounding in the conceptual, theoretical, and ethical dimensions of discourse; as well as the development of skills and proficiencies in the practical application of communication principles. The goals are to understand human information-exchange, to evaluate critically language and other transmitted evidence, and to manage effectively the expression of ideas. Despite technological advances over the centuries, the word remains central to human life.
MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours which includes:
§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits
§ Core courses 15 credits
§ Elective courses 18 credits
§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits
§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits
Alternatively, for students following the Comprehensive Exam route, four other elective courses may be taken instead of modules RPT601-RPT604.
Foundation Courses (3 credits each)
COM501 (= FDN501): Research Methodology
COM502 (= FDN502): Statistics for Research
COM503 (= FDN503): Research Paper Writing
COM505: Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
COM506: Communication Theory and Research
COM507: Communicating Professionally
COM508: Nonverbal Communication
COM509: Interpersonal Communication
COM510: Intercultural Communication
Major Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose five courses)
COM601: Organizational Communication
COM602: Small Group Communication
COM603: Interpretive Communication
COM604: Communication Criticism
COM605: International Public Communication
COM606: Communication and Popular Culture
COM607: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
COM608: Gender and Family Research
COM609: Special Topics in Speech Communication
COM680-689: Selected Topics in Communication Studies
COM697: Independent Study
Research Proposal and Thesis (12 credits minimum)
COM691 (RPT601): Proposal Writing (3 credits)
COM692-4 (= RPT602-4): Thesis Research and Writing (3 credits each)
5. ENGLISH
English has emerged as a major 'transnational' world language, as a result of history and the recent movement towards globalisation, with the associated need for increased international communication. A reliance on tourism means that individuals with a good knowledge of English have an important role to play in the development of Cambodia's economy, including in the education of others.
The Master's program in English at the University of Cambodia aims to build upon our undergraduate program in order to increase students' understanding of the structure and evolution of the language; and how the wealth of literature gives insights into socioeconomic and other aspects of the lives of anglophone peoples, and how these vary systematically with both time and place.
Apart from the courses listed below, students may also choose some appropriate offerings of the College of Education, to further increase their flexibility and marketability.
MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours which includes:
§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits
§ Core courses 15 credits
§ Elective courses 18 credits
§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits
§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits
Alternatively, for students following the Comprehensive Exam route, four other elective courses may be taken instead of modules RPT601-RPT604.
Foundation Courses (3 credits each)
ENG501 (= FDN501): Research Methodology
ENG502 (= FDN502): Statistics for Research
ENG503 (= FDN503): Research Paper Writing
ENG505: Shakespearean Literature
ENG506: Studies in Romantic Writing
ENG507: Contemporary Literature Studies
ENG508: Advanced Creative Writing
ENG509: Advanced Grammar and Usage
Major Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose six courses – note that, in consultation with their advisor, students may include appropriate courses from the College of Education)
ENG605: Victorian Fiction and the Social Text
ENG606: Asian Literature in Translation
ENG607: English for Specific Purposes
ENG608: Colonialism and Contemporary Theory
ENG609: Advanced Principles of Education
ENG610: Studies in Postcolonial Literature
ENG611: Contemporary Poetry and Culture
ENG612: Literature and American Popular Culture
ENG680: Special Topics in English Literature
ENG681: Special Topics in American Literature
ENG682: Special Topics in Postcolonial Literature
ENG683: Special Topics in Literature and Cultural Studies
ENG697: Independent Study
Research Proposal and Thesis (12 credits minimum)
ENG691 (RPT601): Proposal Writing (3 credits)
ENG692-4 (= RPT602-4): Thesis Research and Writing (3 credits each)
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