Successful Academic Research Workshops for Feedback and Discussion 2024
In Semester 2 of 2024, Dr Soyeon Kim successfully organised three Academic Research Workshops for Feedback and Discussion.
Research session #1
Speaker: Dr. Lucien Brown (Monash University)
Date: Friday, 20th September, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Monash University Clayton Campus/ Zoom
Talk Title: "The Peer Review Process: Editor and Reviewer Perspectives"
Event Purpose
This session aimed to provide valuable insights into the academic publishing process, led by Dr. Brown, an experienced journal editor. Participants gained a deeper understanding of the key factors that contribute to successful publication. The session was particularly beneficial for those seeking guidance on navigating the submission and acceptance process in academic journals.
Agenda/Theme
This session, conducted in collaboration with the LLCL School at Monash, was integrated into the LLCL Masterclass Series, enabling students to earn academic credit. With nearly 30 participants at its peak, both online and offline, it was particularly well received among LLCL HDR students. The expansion of such research sessions beyond Korean Studies has allowed a wider audience to engage with valuable academic discussions.
Research session #2
Speaker: Korean author with multiple awards Ms. Yujeong Kim/ Kim Yu-Dam (pen name)
Date: Wednesday, 23rd, October
Time: 3:30 PM
Place: Monash University Clayton Campus/ Zoom
Talk Title: “Once We Were Neighbours”
Event Purpose:
This event aimed to introduce and explore the works of multiple award-winning Korean author Kim Yu-dam, presented by the Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH). The session focused on her short story collection Tambourine, which examines the pressing social issues faced by today’s youth in Korea.
A key discussion centred around the short story 우리가 이웃하던 시간이 지나고 (Once We Were Neighbors), which follows the protagonist Yeong-ju’s struggle to pursue graduate studies in Seoul and overseas while coping with the burden of untreated dental pain. This physical ailment serves as a metaphor for the unseen emotional and societal pressures that young people endure in modern Korean society.
Agenda/Theme:
Through Yeong-ju’s journey, Kim Yu-dam portrayed the bittersweet reality of a generation striving for perfection, only to encounter the constraints of systemic inequalities. The event provided attendees with the unique opportunity to engage directly with the author, gaining insight into her observations of contemporary Korean society and the deeper narratives embedded in her storytelling. With the generous support of the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) and Changbi Publisher in Korea,
This event was shared with individuals involved in Korean Studies across Australasia to reach a wider audience, and participation was actively promoted. As a result, approximately 20 participants joined both online and offline from across the country. During the event, various topics related to Korean social issues, literature, and research were actively discussed and shared.
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Research session #3
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Pieper (Monash University)
Date: Monday, 2nd December, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Monash University Clayton Campus/ Zoom
Talk Title: "Vernacular Visions in North and South Korea: Interlingual Translations of Unyŏng chŏn (The Tale of Unyŏng) and Ideologies of National Literature"
Event Purpose:
The event featured Dr. Pieper’s presentation on the topic of Unyŏng chŏn (The Tale of Unyŏng) and its interlingual translations across North and South Korea. The session focused on how these translations reflected and shaped ideologies of national literature in the Korean context. Dr. Pieper delved into the touches of the translations, examining how the vernacular visions of the tale differed between the two regions and how these interpretations revealed underlying cultural and political ideologies.
Agenda/Theme:
The session, held in an intimate setting among MUKSRH members, 15 participants on/off line in total, after a long time, fostered a vibrant and constructive discussion. It was a highly productive time with active debates and constructive feedback exchanged, making it one of the most engaging research sessions.
During the session, Dr Pieper explored the ways in which translations influenced national identity, literary canons, and the politics of language in two Koreas, North and South Korea, drawing connections between language, literature, and the shaping of national narratives in two countries.
The event provided an opportunity for researchers and attendees to engage with an important and timely topic, offering diverse perspectives that contributed to the understanding of interlingual translations in a divided Korean context.
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