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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">From July 13 to July 25, 2008, the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies will host its 2<sup>nd</sup> Summer Workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to provide an annual platform 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. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">The workshop will focus on research methodologies of 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 linguistics, classical and contemporary literature, pre-modern and modern history, sociology, Confucianism, and Buddhism.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">In response to evaluations from last year's participants, all reading material and lectures will be conducted in Korean (reading materials will be posted through Internet in March). Tutors will be available to assist workshop participants with readings. In addition, faculty members will be holding individual office hours for the benefit of each participant. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">We hope to invite 25 students to this year's workshop. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Prospective students can contact <a href="mailto:ICKS@snu.ac.kr">ICKS@snu.ac.kr</a> for an application form or download a form by clicking on the link below<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><a href="http://e-kyujanggak.snu.ac.kr/_Board/Detail.jsp?id=610&type=23">http://e-kyujanggak.snu.ac.kr/_Board/Detail.jsp?id=610&type=23</a></span></p>
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