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AMERICAN CORNER CAMBODIA

Introduction

An American Corner is a joint partnership between the United States Embassy in Cambodia and a host institution, that promotes better cooperation and understanding between the United States and Cambodia through the exchange of open, accurate and factual information about the United States in a variety of formats.

There are currently two American Corners in Cambodia: one located at the Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) in Phnom Penh and one at the Khmer Institute for Democracy in Kompong Cham province.

The American Corners are staffed by bilingual Cambodian personnel, who will be available to assist patrons interested in locating specific information about the United States.

Collection

The PUC American Corner features a diverse collection of English language books and materials focusing on the United States. The collection provides current and reliable information on various subjects, including American studies, history, culture, business, law, politics and democracy.

There is also information on English teaching, including student advising materials, links to university admission and scholarship websites and TOEFL – SAT – GRE – GMAT test information. The collection also offers audiocassettes, CDs, VCDs, DVDs and videotapes and poster exhibits.

Facilities

The American Corner has several computers with Internet access. Three further computers are available for students to learn and practice English through the use of CDs, VCDs and DVDs. The American Corner also has five listening stations equipped with disc players for students to use for listening to English based material. As well, there is a big screen TV with a cable connection to access news and documentary programs. Channels available for viewing include: CNN, Channel News Asia, CNBC/UBC, Bloomberg TV, Animal Planet, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. In addition, the American Corner will offer public programs to make information about the United States available to the Cambodian public.

Programs

The American Corners host speakers, workshops and meetings, and serve as venues for locally generated programs such as American film screenings, English club or educational advising.

Current Events

Poster Exhibition
Human Rights – Liberty, Justice and Equality

Upcoming Events

To be advised

Previous Events

Photographic Exhibition
Headlines of History – September 11 2001 – The Story as Seen Around the World

Hours

American Corner hours during PUC term:
           Monday-Friday
             7:30AM-8:30PM*
             Saturday
             7:30AM-5:30PM*
             Sunday
             2:30PM-5:30PM

*Open throughout lunch

American Corner hours during PUC term break

            Monday-Friday
            8:00AM-12:00PM
            2:30PM-7:30PM

            Saturday
            8:00AM-12:00PM
            2:30AM-5:30PM

Note: Library will be closed on PUC Holidays

Contacts

Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
#184 Norodom Boulevard, Phnom Penh
Phone: (855) 023 993 957
E-mail: acc@puc.edu.kh
American Corner Website: http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/american_corners.html