Dale Center for the Study of War and Society
Study War & Society Abroad
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The Dale Center for the Study of War & Society works with and through the Center for
International Education at Southern Miss to offer unparalleled opportunities for students
to study war and its impact through experiential learning. Since 1992 students interested
in war have had the opportunity to study World War II as part of the British Studies Program. Based in London for a month, students learn about one of the world’s signature
events through a series of lectures delivered by eminent British academics, many of
whom teach at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. In addition to learning about
the war from a European perspective, students also have the opportunity to engage
in primary research at the renowned British National Archives. Students also take
part in a number of “out-of-the-classroom” events, including a walk through British
military history – starting at the Celtic hill fort of Cissbury Ring and ending on
Nelson’s HMS Victory, a London Blitz walk, as well as an optional tour of the battlefields of Normandy.
The DCSW&S also offers a course as part of the award-winning Vietnam Study Abroad Program. Students on the program journey to Vietnam for a three-week stay, exploring the
country from the Mekong Delta in the south to Hanoi in the north. Along the way students
access Vietnamese history and culture through visits to and discussions about sites
as varied as Buddhist temples, the Cao Dai holy see in Tay Ninh, and the UNESCO World
Heritage site at Ha Long Bay. Much of the programming is devoted to a study of the
Vietnam War, including visits to the tunnels of Cu Chi, the Hanoi Hilton, and Khe
Sanh. Students also get to learn about the Vietnam War firsthand from both American
veterans who accompany the group and scheduled meetings with Vietnamese veterans from
both sides of the conflict.
Those interested in War & Society Study Abroad Programs can contact Dr.%20Andrew%20Wiest for more information.
- More information on Study Abroad opportunities at Southern Miss
