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Description

This field school studies the Holocaust as it’s depicted at select sites of memory (museums, monuments and memorials, former camps and ghettos) in Amsterdam, Warsaw, Krakow and Budapest. At each of these locations students critically "read" what the sites tell us about the Holocaust, and assess these commemorative narratives against both established historical accounts of the Shoah, and the post-Second World War context within which they were created. The field school is a unique and incredibly powerful learning opportunity set within four of Europe's most exciting and historic cities.

Courses

Student who complete the field school will receive credit for two senior level history courses:

• HIST 2213 - Travel Studies in European History
• HIST 3861 - Remembrance, Commemoration and History: Holocaust Studies Field School

For non-history majors:

• HIST 2213 satisfies a Cluster 3/Level 2 General Education requirement
• HIST 3861 satisfies a Cluster 3/Level 3 General Education requirement

Program Dates

May 9 - May 22, 2024

Information Sessions

Please attend a scheduled information session for more information.

Students who are not able to attend the information sessions in-person are welcome to join virtually using the links provided.

September 19, 2023	11:30 am	EA 3102
September 21, 2023	12:00 pm	EA 3102

 

If you are unable to attend or if you would like more information please contact Scott Murray (smurray@mtroyal.ca) or Geoff Jackson (gjackson@mtroyal.ca). 

Application Deadline

The original application deadline (September 18 at 4:00 pm) has lapsed, however as there are still spaces available in the program, we will continue accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25.

Application Process

This field school is FULL and is no longer accepting new applications.

Space is limited, and the application process is competitive.

To apply for the Holocaust field school, submit the following by the application deadline:

• Field School Application Form (with all requested supporting documents attached in PDF format);
• A written statement of intent (maximum 250 words) that explains whey you would like to participate and what you hope to learn from the experience. Please include your current GPA, and any relevant experience or coursework.

Note: The supporting documents outlined above as well as those outlined on the Field School Application form itself must all be attached to the application form as PDFs at the time of submission in order for your application to be considered complete.

Before applying for a field school, students should ensure they have familiarized themselves with the general field school requirements and policies.

Program Costs

Holocaust Studies Field School Program Fees - $6535.00

The Holocaust Studies Field School Program Fees include:

• Calgary-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Warsaw, and Krakow-Budapest, and return to Calgary airfare;
• Local ground transportation during the field school;
• Accommodation;
• Breakfast each day;
• All course-related excursions, visits and activities;
• Most gratuities;
• Faculty expenses and MRU administration fees.
• EFT Global Protection Travel Plan;

Program fees are payable online or in person at the Office of the Registrar (A101), according to the payment deadlines outlined in the following table. Instructions for making the deposits will be provided to successful applicants.

1st deposit*	September 27. 2023	$500
2nd deposit	November 15, 2023	$3018
3rd deposit	January 15, 2024	$3017

*Initial program deposit is non-refundable and secures the participant's place in the program. Possibility of refund of subsequent deposits due to withdrawal from the program will be assessed and determined at the time of withdrawal according to the field school refund policy. Please note that as this field school is booked through EF Education Tours, their refund policy will also be taken into consideration. Program fees do not include course tuition or additional student expenses (see below).

MRU Tuition & General Fees

MRU tuition and fees for HIST 2213 and HIST 3861 are in addition to the program fees and will be assessed to each student's account in April, 2024. They are payable to MRU by the spring 2024 fee payment deadline.

Additional Student Expenses

Students are responsible for all additional expenses not included in the program fees such as: insurance supplements, if required,  lunches, passport; travel essentials; personal spending, etc.

Estimates of additional student costs are available at the Information Session(s) and from the instructors or International Education.

Financial Assistance

Holocaust Studies field school participants will receive a $1,000 grant from the MRU International Mobility Award to use towards the costs associated with the field school. Further information about this, other grants and student loan funding for field schools can be found here.

Contact Information

Scott Murray (smurray@mtroyal.ca)

Geoff Jackson (gjackson@mtroyal.ca)

Trinda Guillet - International Education (tguillet@mtroyal.ca)