Course Material and Content Relating to Intercultural Communication, Cambodian History and Culture

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Culture and Faith Readings

Intercultural Communication 2100 01 Links

  
   What is Intercultural Communication?

Web PagesExamples when better Intercultural Communication would help.
Fun list of why intercultural communication awareness is useful (not very academic in nature - but amusing).
Web PagesIntercultural Communication Video Clips
These are youtube videos hosted at a site that is "selling" intercultural communication...
  
   Communication and Cambodia

Web PagesGeneral Etiquette in Cambodian Society
General Etiquette in Cambodian Society -- Keo Mony, Author; Paularita Seng, Reviewer, Seattle, WA
January 2004

Web PagesCambodian 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!
  

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
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Landmines in Cambodia
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Education in Cambodia
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Questions

  

Course Resources 

Biographies
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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):

  • Preamble
  • Chapter I
  • Chapter II
  • Chapter III
  • Chapter IV
  • Chapter V
  • Chapter VI
  • Chapter VII
  • Chapter VIII
  • Chapter IX
  • Chapter X
  • Chapter XI
  • Chapter XII
  • Chapter XIII
  • Chapter XIV

    Cambodian Culture

  • Web Pages"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?
    Web PagesCambodia in 1965 - Part 1
    Web PagesCambodia in 1965 - Part 2
    Web PagesCambodia 1965 - Part 3
    Web PagesCambodia 1965 6B
    Cambodia in 1965 - see industry here.
    Web PagesCambodian Food Related Links
      
       Cambodian Images

    Web PagesFlying 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!
    Web PagesTraffic 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!"
    Web PagesVideo 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...
    Web PagesSomeone's Video of their Trip to Cambodian
    A general video someone created on their trip to Cambodia.
    Web PagesPhnom Penh Today
    Here is a video of Phnom Pehn.
      
       Education and Culture

    Web PagesAMAZING 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!
      
       Music and Culture

    Web PagesSinn 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.
    Web PagesDon'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.
    Web PagesSin Sisamouth's Biography
    This is wikipedia's overview of who Sin Sisamouth was.
    Web PagesA site for music Khmer Music downloads
    Sample (or purchase) Khemer Music - it seems less contemporary though.
    Web PagesA 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."
    Web PagesNop 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?
    Web PagesCambodian Music Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, November 2005
    We will see performers similar to these men who share traditional Cambodian music.
      
       Dance and Culture

    Web PagesCambodian Royal Court Dancing
    This is a short (less than 2 min) video of a traditional Khmer dance.
    Web PagesCambodian Dance Links
    This is a nice list of links related to Cambodian Dance.
      
       Religion and Culture

    Web PagesCambodian Glossary of Temple Terms
    A list of terms and explanations associated with Khmer Temples. Some photographs.
      
       Globalization - Tourism

    Web PagesCambodia Travel Tips
    Part of a more detailed "tour" oriented site.
      
       Family, Marriage, Community and Culture

    Web Pages"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
      
       Games, Sports and Recreation in  Cambodia

    Web PagesEarly Footage of Cambodian Sports
    Note the celebration surrounding the sport.
      
       Social Reform Efforts, NGO's and Nonprofit Groups

    Web PagesUNESCO
      
       Festivals, Food and Fashion (The 3 F's of Culture)

    Web PagesKhmer New Year Example
      
       Folklore and Culture

    Folklore and stories play an important role of the culture from one generation to the next; Cambodian culture is no different:
    Web PagesA 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!
    Web PagesThe Story of the Dog
    A beautiful video of traditional Cambodian dance/story/puppets.
    Web PagesShadow 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.

       
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