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2008 Events

Korea Postgraduate Discussion Forum

The second Korea Postgraduate Discussion Forum will take place this coming *Thursday* *26th of June*. We hope that all who attended in May enjoyed the forum and this month will again present an opportunity for *Korean-English language exchange *through discussion on topics relating to Korean politics, culture and society and through presentations from participants relating to their own PhD topic.

The first 45 minutes will give an opportunity to a Korean student to present on their PhD subject and lead a discussion, in English, on the issues surrounding their topic. It will also be an opportunity to ask for assistance in improving English presentation skills or to seek advice about a difficult paper etc. The remaining 45 minutes will involve a presentation on a PhD topic related to Korea, in Korean, by a Korean language learner who will then lead a discussion in Korean for all to join!

This time we are very lucky to have Centre for Korean Studies Masters student Konrad Mathesius leading the Korean language discussion on '/Juche/' and Lee Seung-soo whose research interest is medical science who will lead the English language discussion on the topic of BSE, better known as 'Mad Cow Disease'.

Remember that Korean students from non-Korean studies backgrounds will be especially welcome!

This month our meeting will take place in the new *Hedley Bull Centre*, in the *Department of Political and Social Change Reading Room*, (4th floor, Rm 4.27). The discussion forum will take place from *4pm to 5.30pm and will be followed by drinks / dinner for anyone who can join!

*Based on the first session, we will give feedback on language points after the presentations and if you have any other suggested improvements please let me know!

All postgraduate students and staff welcome!

Look forward to seeing you and please do not hesitate to contact Emma Campbell if you have any questions.

 

The Fourth Annual Workshop of the Worldwide Consortium of Korean Studies Centres

The Fourth Annual Workshop of the Worldwide Consortium of Korean Studies Centres will held from 23 to 26 June 2008 at the Sparke Helmore Theatre, College of Law, at the Australian National University. In addition to generous funding from the Korea Foundation, the workshop is supported financially by the Australia-Korea Foundation and the ANU Centre for Korean Studies.

The aims of the Worldwide Consortium Workshop are: (a) to provide a forum for graduate students devoted to the study of Korea to share their findings in a supportive and encouraging environment; (b) to encourage and facilitate the publication by graduate students of original work of the highest quality; and (c) to promote scholarly interest in Korea in the Australasian region and around the globe.

Participants at the Workshop include postgraduate students and academic staff from 20 universities around the world. The Workshop program may now be downloaded.

 

North Korean Film Week

The main purpose of this event is to help students, researchers and everyone interested in contemporary North Korea gain a better understanding of what really happens in North Korea.

The event will take place at Melville Hall, Rm G051 from Tuesday May 6 until Thursday May 8. Films commence at 6pm. For more information and to view more information on the films being screened, please go to our film page.

North Korea Study Tour

Since 2007, the Australian National University has offered its graduate students and researchers a unique opportunity to visit and experience North Korea (DPRK) as a member of the North Korea Study Tour, led by Dr Leonid Petrov.

In 2008 Dr Petrov of the ANU is running the study tour again. If you are interested in joining this unique and intensive program, it is strongly recommended that you have some background knowledge of Korean language and/or history. A list of Korea related courses offered by the ANU in 2008 can be found on our courses page.

You will spend up to three weeks in North Korea, attending classes on philosophy, political science, economy, and social history. You will visit the main universities, libraries and museums of Pyongyang, tour the local factories, farms and markets, and visit Kaesong, Panmunjom (DMZ), Nampo and the Myohyang Mountains. At the completion of this Study Tour you will be awarded a Certificate issued by the Korean Association of Social Scientists and testifying your proficiency in the covered subjects.

All classes, seminars and excursions are conducted in Korean and English. Participants are required to cover ONLY the cost of their air travel to/from Pyongyang and local transportation. North Korea Study Tours are organised in April, July and October and led by Dr. Leonid Petrov (RSPAS, ANU). Enquiries by email.