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● Call for Applications: 2024 AKS Hanmun Fellowship (Advanced Course)
● Publication of Excellent Academic Materials of Korean Studies Grant

Call for Applications: 2024 AKS Hanmun (Classical Chinese) Fellowship (Advanced Course)

The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is pleased to announce the "AKS Hanmun (Classical Chinese) Fellowship." As an important part of our mission is to nurture researchers, who will contribute to the development and globalization of Korean studies, the academy has organized the "2024 AKS Hanmun (Classical Chinese) Fellowship" for international scholars in Korean studies. Those who are interested in the following programs held by the AKS, which is the global hub sharing Korean studies with the world, are very welcome to apply.

1. Programs : Lectures, recitations, researches, and on-site tours (conducted in Korean)
2. Program Period
   - 10th (Advanced Course) : September 2 – December 19, 2024
3. Venue : The Academy of Korean Studies
4. Eligibility
   - Undergraduates students, master's and doctoral degree students majoring in Korean Studies at overseas university
     (including candidates of master's or doctoral degrees)
   - Korean nationals and graduates are ineligible for this program.
5. Required Documents
   1) For All Applicants
     - Application form (download the attached file)
     - Certificate of registration (or completion)
     - One letter of reference
     - Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) score report (if you have taken)
   2) Additional Documents for Applicants of the Advanced Course (Choose one)
     - A copy of transcript or certificate that can prove the applicant's completion of a Hanmun course at his/her university
     (or from other programs)
     - AKS Hanmun Fellowship Certificate of Completion
   ※ All documents should be written in Korean or English. If not, translation of the document into Korean or English should be
     submitted as well.
6. Application Period : March 18 – April 14, 2024
7. Application Method : Online application is available on the AKS homepage
8. Notification of the Acceptance : The result will be announced individually via e-mail on April 26, 2024.
9. Lectures
   - Advanced Course: Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Prose Reading
10. Support
   1) Round-trip airfare (economy class) and support for living expenses (750,000 KRW per month)
   2) Accommodations (guesthouse located at the Academy of Korea Studies compound)
   3) Accident Insurance
11. Others
   1) Submit a study report until fifteen days before the end of the fellowship period.
   2) Support will not be provided to applicants who receive funds from other sources.
12. Contacts : The Center for International Affairs of the Academy of Korean Studies
   - E-mail : akshanmun@aks.ac.kr

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Publication of Excellent Academic Materials of Korean Studies Grant

Scholarly Publication
The Division of International Support for Korean Studies at the Center for International Affairs (CEFIA) of the Academy of Korean Studies conducts the Korean Studies Grant Program to support scholars of Korean studies affiliated with overseas universities and research institutes with the aim of revitalizing and improving Korean studies programs overseas. It supports academic activities in Korean studies across five areas: Academic Research, Conference and Workshop, Educational and cultural Program, Scholarly Publication, and Translation of Overseas Korean Studies Monographs. This support is facilitated through an annual competition held in the second half of each year, which culminates in the publication of outstanding academic work. In 2023, the outcomes of the Korean Studies Grant Program were also published by a leading international publisher, garnering attention from the academic community.

A standout publication, titled "New challenges and perspectives in Korean language education after the pandemic" was presented at the 9th European Korean Language Educators' Workshop, supported by the Korean Studies Grant Program in 2022. This work explores the numerous challenges faced by the Korean language education sector during the pandemic and the innovative strategies devised to overcome these hurdles. This publication meticulously discusses the crises, transformations, and prospects for advancement that have emerged in Korean language education worldwide, offering insights drawn from the firsthand experiences and expertise of educators.

Part 1 of the book emphasizes the evolution of teaching methodologies during the pandemic, highlighting new approaches to virtual instruction and offering fresh insights into Korean language teaching. Part 2 examines the integral role of cultural context in Korean language instruction by linking Korean culture and translation, showcasing how cultural nuances significantly influence language teaching. Part 3 presents the latest trends and methods in teaching vocabulary and grammar, whereas Part 4 explores learner-centered teaching strategies and the development of innovative instructional materials. The final segment, Part 5, focuses on the critical importance of teaching hanja and its contribution to Korean language education.

This publication promises to offer valuable perspectives and motivation for Korean language educators, students, and anyone with an interest in the discipline. Its thorough exploration of the future and potential of Korean language education post-pandemic will equip readers with an understanding of contemporary trends and inventive teaching methodologies.

“Writers of the Winter Republic” published in 2018 with the support of the Korean Studies Grant Program in the area of 'Translation of Overseas Korean Studies Monographs,' is the translated version of Youngju Ryu’s work, titled “Writers of the Winter Republic: Literature and Resistance in Park Chung Hee's Korea.” It was acclaimed as one of the standout books of 2016 by Foreign Affairs. The translation was conducted by Lee Hyung-jin, an adjunct professor at Ajou University, and Chung Gi-in, an assistant professor at Seoul National University of Science & Technology.

The book delves into the interplay between literature and politics during the Park Chung-hee era by analyzing the contributions and movements of notable literary figures such as Yang Seong-woo, Kim Chi-ha, Lee Mun-ku, Cho Se-hui, and Hwang Sok-yong. It specifically explores the dynamics between U.S. dominance and Park's regime amid the Cold War, documenting how these authors challenged the authoritarian rule through their poetry, trial records, and memoirs. It explores how novelists envisioned a community in opposition to the Park Chung-hee regime, with a particular focus on the concept of ‘neighborhood’ in their works.

By illuminating the intricate connections between literature and politics in 1970s South Korea, this book offers scholars of Korean studies a chance to ponder the future trajectory of Korean studies. Its meticulously researched and eloquently presented narrative will significantly benefit those interested in modern Korean history and literature.
Jihee Ryu, Division of International Support for Korean Studies

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