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Undergraduate Catalogue: Khmer for Non-Cambodians Course Descriptions

The following outlines of course content are correct at the time of writing, although the material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to change.

1. All courses are 3 credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Normally, a course will not be run without a minimum enrolment of students.

KHM101: Fundamentals of Khmer I

Introduction to pronunciation, reading, writing, conversation and grammar.

KHM102: Fundamentals of Khmer II

Introduction to pronunciation, reading, writing, conversation and grammar.

KHM140: Khmer Culture
Introduction and exploration of characteristic features of Khmer civilization and culture through the study of selected topics and themes in fields such as arts, humanities and social sciences. (Note: This course must be counted towards the General Education requirements of all students.)
KHM201: Intermediate Khmer I

Continuation from Fundamentals of Khmer II. Further development of syntax, grammar and sentence patterns, reading, writing and conversation.

KHM202: Intermediate Khmer II

Further development of syntax, grammar and sentence patterns, reading, writing and conversation.

KHM210: Intermediate Conversation

Emphasis on developing conversation skills through the use of everything that was learned and accumulated in previous foundational and intermediate courses.

KHM301: Advanced Khmer I

Study of spoken and written Khmer involving advanced patterns and expressions. Emphasis on reading, comprehension, vocabulary building and idiomatic usage.

KHM302: Advanced Khmer II

Study of spoken and written Khmer involving advanced patterns and expressions. Emphasis on reading, comprehension, vocabulary building and idiomatic usage.

KHM311: Advanced Spoken Khmer

Emphasis on developing conversation skills through the use of the everything that was learned and accumulated in previous advanced Khmer courses.

KHM312: Khmer Language, Culture and Communication

Study of the Khmer language and culture through sociolinguistic perspectives. Exploration of the interrelationship between the language and culture by focusing on verbal and nonverbal communicative behaviors.

KHM313: Selected Readings/Writing in Khmer

Readings from a selection of written materials including literary works, poetry, magazines, newspapers, reports, instructional and technical explanatory materials.

KHM402: Khmer History (Pre-Angkorian to 1953)

Exploration of Khmer history and politics from the Pre-Angkorian period to the country’s independence from France in 1953.

KHM403: Khmer History (from 1953 to Present)

Exploration of Khmer history and politics from 1953 to the present.

KHM404: Folk Literature

Understanding of Khmer culture through the study of folk and popular literature. Significance of myths, fables, fairy tales, and the implication of morality.

KHM405: Khmer Verse

Reading of representative work of Khmer poetry. Emphasis on forms as well as subject matters. Students also learn how to compose their own poems.

KHM406: Pre-Angkorian and Angkorian Literature

Reading of representative literary works dating from the Pre-Angkorian and Angkorian period.

KHM407: Post-Angkorian Literature

Reading of representative literary works dating from the Post-Angkorian period to 1953.

KHM408: Khmer Literature from 1953 to Present

Reading of representative literary works from 1953 to the present.

KHM409: Khmer Performing Arts

Exploration of Khmer performing arts through the study of Khmer classical dance and music. Several field trips will take place in this course.

 

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

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