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What is Intercultural Communication?
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 |  | Examples when better Intercultural Communication would help. |
 |  | Fun list of why intercultural communication awareness is useful (not very academic in nature - but amusing). |
 |  | Intercultural Communication Video Clips |
 |  | These are youtube videos hosted at a site that is "selling" intercultural communication... |
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Communication and Cambodia
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 |  | General Etiquette in Cambodian Society |
 |  | General Etiquette in Cambodian Society -- Keo Mony, Author; Paularita Seng, Reviewer, Seattle, WA January 2004
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 |  | Cambodian Practices and Communication Rituals |
 |  | This site summarizes what to do and not do in Cambodia - it will be interesting to see if you think that they are correct! |
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Cambodian History Since 1975: Cambodia since April 1975 Introduction Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979) The People’s Republic of Kampuchea (1979-1989) The State of Cambodia (1989-1993) The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (1992-93) The Royal Government of Cambodia (1993-present) Sub-essays: Understanding Cambodia: Social Hierarchy and Patron-Client Relationships Democratic Kampuchea: Hierarchy/Egalitarianism and Pol Pot The UN Sponsored Elections of 1993: Were they ‘free and fair’? The July 5-6, 1997 "events": When is a coup not a coup? Questions Essay Questions Essay II - Contemporary Society Introduction Emerging from Democratic Kampuchea Economics Health Landlessness Natural Resources Subessays: Women in Cambodian Society Questions The Rebirth of Buddhism Questions Landmines in Cambodia Questions Education in Cambodia Questions Questions Course Resources Biographies Questions Bibliography Keywords Complete List of Course Review Questions Cambodian Constitution--( it is interesting to compare it to the US Constitution, especially the Preamble, to get some sense of the different cultural mindset between the two cultures): PreambleChapter IChapter IIChapter IIIChapter IVChapter VChapter VIChapter VIIChapter VIIIChapter IXChapter XChapter XIChapter XIIChapter XIIIChapter XIVCambodian Culture
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 |  | "How to be a Cambodian" |
 |  | (Rated PG) - A student created this video on how to be a Cambodian. Watch this as a "researcher." How is satire used? What is a "White Washed Asian?" What theories of Intercultural Communication can you see here? How do these kids seem to communicate the line they walk between being Cambodian and being American? |
 |  | Cambodia in 1965 - Part 1 |
 |  | Cambodia in 1965 - Part 2 |
 |  | Cambodia 1965 - Part 3 |
 |  | Cambodia 1965 6B |
 |  | Cambodia in 1965 - see industry here. |
 |  | Cambodian Food Related Links |
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Cambodian Images
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 |  | Flying Over Cambodia |
 |  | This ULM flying in Cambodia w/background Music by Dengue Fever. AMAZING and UNIQUE view of Cambodia!!! We will be in more urban areas - this was great to see! |
 |  | Traffic from the View of a Moto! |
 |  | Amazing! You have GOT to see this traffic situation. We will be in LARGE vans - and a BUS - whew! The main "traffic rule" in Cambodia is "the largest vehical has the right away!" |
 |  | Video of Temples of Angkor |
 |  | A bit shakey (hey - Lori could have been the one to video tape this!!!) - but shows you how wonderful this is! Not all temples are as remote... |
 |  | Someone's Video of their Trip to Cambodian |
 |  | A general video someone created on their trip to Cambodia. |
 |  | Phnom Penh Today |
 |  | Here is a video of Phnom Pehn. |
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Education and Culture
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 |  | AMAZING Site Dedicated to Promoting Cambodia! |
 |  | This site is amazing! The webmaster is quite a pro (she consults w/technolgoy) and she covers tons of information concerning learning about Cambodia - everyone should go here for ideas! - Try contacting her about your project too! |
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Music and Culture
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 |  | Sinn Sisamouth Video Clip "King of Khmer Music" |
 |  | Often called, "King of Khmer music," Sinn Sisamouth is showcased here. He was an icon and is thought to have been killed in the war. His music has been transfered from old LP's and is still heard today. |
 |  | Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll |
 |  | Quoted from the site, "This documentary film,'Don't Think I've Forgotten,' provides a new perspective on a country usually assocated with war and genocide. By celebrating this powerful music, and the people who created it, Cambodia's musical heyday emerges from the shadows of tragedy into the light of history." This site includes samples of music and useful commentary.
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 |  | Sin Sisamouth's Biography |
 |  | This is wikipedia's overview of who Sin Sisamouth was. |
 |  | A site for music Khmer Music downloads |
 |  | Sample (or purchase) Khemer Music - it seems less contemporary though. |
 |  | A music video of G.E "Genocide Exkp" |
 |  | From the youtube description: "This is a music video of G.E. rapping in his greenhouse and other various places. G.E. "genocide exkp" the name represents him and his people who died, survived or escaped the genocidal war of Cambodia." |
 |  | Nop Bayarith Music Video |
 |  | Check out this music video. What messages are embedded in music videos? Hmmm.... This is what one youtube viewer said about this video: [He is a bad person in the video] cuz he's an idiot..there are many guys dont treat their woman badly and the woman never leave them! this song sends a message to these type of women...there are plenty of "true love" out there..why waste time with bad men...change urself cuz u deserve better than this! How do you see messages in the videos you watch? |
 |  | Cambodian Music Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, November 2005 |
 |  | We will see performers similar to these men who share traditional Cambodian music. |
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Dance and Culture
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 |  | Cambodian Royal Court Dancing |
 |  | This is a short (less than 2 min) video of a traditional Khmer dance. |
 |  | Cambodian Dance Links |
 |  | This is a nice list of links related to Cambodian Dance. |
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Religion and Culture
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 |  | Cambodian Glossary of Temple Terms |
 |  | A list of terms and explanations associated with Khmer Temples. Some photographs. |
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Globalization - Tourism
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 |  | Cambodia Travel Tips |
 |  | Part of a more detailed "tour" oriented site. |
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Family, Marriage, Community and Culture
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 |  | "The Killing Fields" and "The Valley Of Death" |
 |  | A movie clip described as: In Roland Joffe's amazing 1984 film, "The Killing Fields," the brutality of both American government policies and the Communist Khmer Rouge during the 1970s is graphically depicted ... based upon New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg's 'The Death and Life of Dith Pran' the film recounts Schanberg and his translator, assistant and friend, Pran's ordeal during this tumultous time period ... in this scene Pran, while escaping a Khmer Rouge 're-education' camp, unexpec |
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Games, Sports and Recreation in Cambodia
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 |  | Early Footage of Cambodian Sports |
 |  | Note the celebration surrounding the sport. |
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Social Reform Efforts, NGO's and Nonprofit Groups
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 |  | UNESCO |
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Festivals, Food and Fashion (The 3 F's of Culture)
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 |  | Khmer New Year Example |
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Folklore and Culture
Folklore and stories play an important role of the culture from one generation to the next; Cambodian culture is no different: |
 |  | A Blog that Promotes Culture for Kids |
 |  | An amazing video of a "puppet" show - check it out! She could be a resource too - she helps teach culture to children - cool! |
 |  | The Story of the Dog |
 |  | A beautiful video of traditional Cambodian dance/story/puppets. |
 |  | Shadow Theater Information |
 |  | Shadow Theater in Cambodia is one of the most traditional formats for storytelling. As with other kinds of Shadow Theater (Indonesia, China, India, Greece, Turkey etc.) the performance involves the projection of light or fire on a white screen, on which performers use puppets to produce shadows. This site provides information about this art along with sample stories. |