Committee on Korean Studies

Call for Papers: International Conference on Literary Translation

Beadle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:08:34 +0000

First Call for Papers: Writing Past Each Other? Literary Translation and Community

International Conference on Literary Translation

Te Tumu Whakawhiti Tuhinga o Aotearoa / The New Zealand Centre for Literary Translation
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

December 11-13, 2010

Keynote speakers: Lawrence Venuti and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

Metge and Kinloch (Talking Past Each Other: Problems in Cross-Cultural Communication, 1978), explore the ways in which those from diverse backgrounds misread important cultural differences in everyday life. This conference will explore how literary translation promotes awareness and appreciation of such differences, while simultaneously creating a sense of community across local and international boundaries, or how a lack of such exchange can contribute to the isolation of literary cultures: How is globalization affecting international literary exchange? How might translation contribute more to literary communities?

While papers on how these issues are articulated in the Asia-Pacific region are especially welcome, paper proposals on a wide range of topics related to practical and theoretical aspects of literary translation and covering cross-cultural linguistic interaction from across the globe are also encouraged. Panel proposals (three or four speakers) are especially welcome. Conference papers are to be delivered in English, but may relate to any of the world’s languages.

As a special feature of the conference, translation workshop sessions with noted New Zealand poets are being organized (participants should pre-register; details to come). There will also be an evening reading session.

Send abstracts (title of paper, name of presenter, 250-word outline and a short (50 word) bio-bibliographical note) by March 31, 2010, to NZCLT@vuw.ac.nz. Selected papers from the conference may be published in a refereed volume.

Further information about the conference will be posted in early 2010 at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/victoria-conferences/default.aspx.

Kyujanggak 2010 Korean Studies Workshop

Beadle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:55 +0000

The Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies will host its 4th Summer Workshop for graduate students July 5-16, 2010. This is an opportunity for graduate students and junior scholars to gain exposure to diverse disciplines of Korean studies and scholars outside their institution’s focus, as well as an opportunity to network with future colleagues.

The workshop will focus on research methodologies in Korean studies through the examination of documentary and digital resources. The two-week comprehensive program consists of morning lectures and afternoon seminar discussions on subjects such as art, classical and contemporary literature, pre-modern and modern history, contemporary Korean issues, sociology, Confucianism, and Buddhism. All lectures will be conducted in Korean, and reading materials and handouts as well will be in Korean.

Participants will also have the chance to present their initial research findings or discuss research strategies in an informal presentation session. Also, participants will be able to consult with the lecturers on their research, and other assistance may be provided if needed (e.g., in preparing presentations).

The registration fee for the workshop is USD 500; a limited number of fee-waiver grants and travel grants are available. The application deadline is February 28, 2010. Accepted applicants will be announced March 31, 2010. The final registration deadline is April 30, 2010.

For more information and to download the application form, follow the link below or contact icks@snu.ac.kr

http://plaza6.snu.ac.kr/~icks/KOR/summer_workshop/summer_workshop.php

Korean Language and Culture Position at Arizona State University

Beadle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:13:52 +0000

The School of International Letters & Cultures (SILC) at Arizona State University seeks to appoint an assistant professor of Korean language and culture beginning in the fall of 2010. Applications will be accepted from candidates whose scholarship is based in the humanities and who focus on any period from antiquity to the end of Taehan Cheguk (the Korean Empire) in 1910.

The individual hired will teach undergraduate and graduate students in the trans-disciplinary environment of the School. Teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Korean studies or a related discipline, native or near-native fluency in Korean, and working knowledge of one other East Asian language. Ability and desire to teach a range of humanities courses both in Korean culture and in the cultural evolution of East Asia are required. Desired qualifications include a demonstrable proficiency in classical Chinese, modern Japanese, or classical Japanese.

To apply, send a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Korean Search Committee, and send electronically to SILC-Korean@asu.edu.

The application deadline is December 31, 2009. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue weekly until search is closed. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Dissertation Workshop Planned for 2010 AAS Annual Meeting

Beadle — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:43:46 +0000

The Association for Asian Studies has announced plans for its ninth Dissertation Workshop, “Popular Culture and Social Change,” to be held in conjunction with the annual meeting in Philadelphia March 28-31, 2010. The workshop will be organized and led by David Szanton and will follow the model used in previous workshops.

The workshop is intended to bring together doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences who are developing dissertation proposals or are in early phases of research or dissertation writing and whose research is consistent with the workshop’s popular culture and social change theme. The workshop will be limited to twelve students from a broad array of disciplines and working on a wide variety of materials in a variety of time periods and in various regions of Asia. It also will include a small multidisciplinary and multi-area faculty with similar concerns.

The application deadline is December 11, 2009. For full details regarding the scope of the workshop, eligibility, application procedures, and the like, see the announcement on the AAS Web site: http://www.asian-studies.org/News/dissertation-workshop.htm.

3rd Korea-America Student Conference Recruiting for 2010

Beadle — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:35 +0000

The 3rd Korea-America Student Conference (KASC), a student-led cultural and academic exchange, is recruiting students for the summer 2010 program. During the month-long conference, some fifty students will discuss their research on topics of bilateral and global interest and enjoy prominent speakers. The theme for the conference, which will be held July 12-August 12, 2010, is “Learning from the past, while working in the present toward the future of U.S.-Korea relations.”

KASC sites in 2010 include American University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan, and Stanford University. Conference roundtable topics include: The ABC’s of Education: Exploration of Education; War and Peace: An Analysis of Differing Perceptions; The Green Life Movement: Social Movement of Going Green; U.S. and Korea in the News: Media for Cultural Understanding; and Korea in 50 States: The Evolution of National Identity.

Although many participants will be Asian studies and East Asian studies majors, this is not a requirement. All types of students from any field and level of study are welcome at the conference. Knowledge of the Korean language is not required.

For applications and more information, visit www.iscdc.org or send e-mail to kasc@iscdc.org. The application deadline is March 5, 2010.

KASC is a program of International Student Conferences, Inc., a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting peace by furthering mutual understanding, friendship, and trust through international student interchange.

Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grants

Beadle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:22:46 +0000

The Harvard-Yenching Library has announced its Travel Grant Program for the 2009-2010 academic year. The purpose of the grant is to assist scholars from outside the metropolitan Boston area in their use of the Harvard-Yenching Library’s collections for research. The application deadline is December 15, 2009.

There will be nineteen grants of $400 each (seven in Chinese studies, seven in Japanese studies, and five in Korean studies) to be awarded on a merit basis to faculty members and to graduate students engaged in dissertation research. Priority consideration will be given to those at institutions where there are no or few library resources in the East Asian languages and no major East Asian library collections are available nearby. Each grantee will also be provided with the privilege of free photocopying of up to 100 sheets. Awards must be used before August 1, 2010.

Applications for the travel grants, including a letter, a brief description of the research topic, and an estimated budget, should be addressed to: James K. M. Cheng, Librarian, Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard University, 2 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. Fax: (617) 496-6008. E-mail: jkcheng@fas.harvard.edu.

October 1 Deadline for NEAC Korea Grants

Tenure-Track Position in East Asian Studies at Yonsei University

Beadle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:03:31 +0000

The Underwood International College of Yonsei University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of East Asian studies. Field is open, though special attention will be given to applicants working in history and to those with interdisciplinary research interests who are able to teach a range of courses in the humanities. Please note that only non-Korean citizens are eligible to apply for this position.

Teaching responsibilities are six credit-hours (two classes) per semester. This minimum of two classes will be in the Core Curriculum. All courses are taught in a seminar style, with enrollment capped at 25 students. Teaching duties will begin in either March or September 2010.

Yonsei University’s Underwood International College is a highly competitive academic program and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English.

Compensation includes an annual salary of $50,000 or more, depending on experience, health insurance and other benefits, fully subsidized off-campus housing, and a generous relocation and start-up package.

Interested applicants should send a short letter of application, dissertation abstract, and curriculum vitae by e-mail (uic@yonsei.ac.kr) before December 15, 2009. Short-listed candidates will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and sample syllabi.

For additional information, contact Professor Paul Tonks (paultonks@yonsei.ac.kr) or Myungsik Park (uic@yonsei.ac.kr or 82-2-2123-3922).

Prospective applicants are also encouraged to look at the Underwood International College Web site at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.

Freeman/McPherson Post-doctoral Fellowship in East Asian Art

Beadle — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:17:34 +0000

The Smith College Department of Art and the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) invite applications for a three-year, non-tenure track position as post-doctoral teaching and curatorial Fellow in East Asian art. Appointment will begin July 2010. Applicants must have demonstrably broad familiarity with the history of East Asian art; experience working with collections and Ph.D. are required.

Responsibilities include teaching one course annually, contributing to the curatorial work of the Museum, and developing ongoing research projects. Curatorial work will include assessing SCMA collections, developing a plan to build the collection of East Asian art to support the curriculum, and planning and implementing a gallery installation of Asian art from SCMA’s collection and loans. The position offers an opportunity to teach at the introductory and intermediate level utilizing museum holdings, to gain valuable experience assessing and developing a museum collection, and to pursue research at a preeminent undergraduate institution. The position carries competitive compensation, funds for research and travel, and a moving allowance.

Apply online at http://jobs.smith.edu with curriculum vitae, cover letter describing teaching and research interests and experience, transcript, names and contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses, phone number) for three references, and a single book or dissertation chapter, or article, in English that is object-centered and representative of your current work (approximately 20-25 pages).

Review of applications will begin after November 15, 2009

Korean Language Lecturer Position Open at Toronto

Beadle — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000

The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto invites applications for a teaching-stream appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to teach Korean language effective July 1, 2010. Successful applicants should have a minimum M.A. degree in Korean language with substantial experience and proven excellence in teaching Korean as a second language at the university level. Native or near native fluency is expected together with an excellent command of English. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by January 5, 2010, to Korean language search, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto, 130 St. George St., #14087, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H1.

The 10th Biennial Pacific-Asia Conference on Korean Studies 2010

Beadle — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:59:38 +0000

The 10th Biennial Pacific-Asia Conference on Korean Studies 2010 (PACKS 2010) will be held from November 24 (Wednesday) through November 26 (Friday), 2010, at the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

The conference organizers invite paper and panel proposals from established and junior scholars. Proposals from postgraduate students and emerging scholars are especially encouraged. Topics related to Korea from a variety of disciplinary perspectives in the humanities and social sciences, including (but not limited to) history, linguistics, language pedagogy, literature, art, religion, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political studies, economics, business, security and migration studies, are welcome. Special consideration will be given to papers and panels informed by a comparative perspective and broader regional approach.

The application due date is February 28, 2010. To apply, send the PACKS 2010 Application Form (see below) to the PACKS 2010 Administrator at packs2010@gmail.com. Selected presenters and panels will be notified by March 15, 2010. Submission of complete papers is expected by September 30, 2010.

A limited amount of funds might be available for the conference attendants for their lodging in Auckland. Detailsof the support will be announced at a later stage.

For further details of the conference, please contact Dr. Changzoo Song, Organizing Committee Chair for the 10th PACKS 2010, School of Asian Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. E-mail: packs2010@gmail.com.

The 10th Pacific-Asia Conference on Korean Studies
(PACKS) 2010 Application Form

November 24 (Wednesday) -26 (Friday), 2010
University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

1. Title (Prof., Dr. Mr. Ms.) and Your Name (last, first):

2. Academic affiliation and Address:

3. Preferred Postal Address (if different from above):

4. E-mail:

5. Telephone and Fax:

6. Subject area of the submission (i.e., Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts, Business and Economics, Folklore, Pre-modern History, Modern History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology….)

7. Paper/Panel title:

8. Abstract (250 words):

9. Keywords (3)

10. Gender: Male ( ) / Female ( )