Episode 92: Lina Chhun, Department of American Studies, University of Texas at Austin - a podcast by The Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University
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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.
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