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Episode 92: Lina Chhun, Department of American Studies, University of Texas at Austin
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On this week's episode, Francine sits down with Linna Chhun, Assistant Professor of American Studies at University of Texas - Austin, to unpack her first book manuscript Walking with the Ghost that analyzes memories of the Cambodian Genocide (1975-79) through the lens of personal and familial narratives. Join us for a thrilling conversation on autoethnographies, trauma, militarism, life as a graduate student, and hilarious dog stories!
Lightning Round: 02:50
Research and lecture summary: 11:55
Advice for researchers and recommendations: 42:10
Dr. Chhun's Top Recommendations:
- A Nail the Evening Hangs On by Monica Sok (link)
- Ghost Face by Greg Santos (link)
- Afterparties: Stories by Anthony Veasna So (link)
The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here.
99 episodes
Manage episode 363165719 series 2535676
On this week's episode, Francine sits down with Linna Chhun, Assistant Professor of American Studies at University of Texas - Austin, to unpack her first book manuscript Walking with the Ghost that analyzes memories of the Cambodian Genocide (1975-79) through the lens of personal and familial narratives. Join us for a thrilling conversation on autoethnographies, trauma, militarism, life as a graduate student, and hilarious dog stories!
Lightning Round: 02:50
Research and lecture summary: 11:55
Advice for researchers and recommendations: 42:10
Dr. Chhun's Top Recommendations:
- A Nail the Evening Hangs On by Monica Sok (link)
- Ghost Face by Greg Santos (link)
- Afterparties: Stories by Anthony Veasna So (link)
The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here.
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