[KS] BAKS Conference--Call for Papers--Sheffield November
James B. Lewis
jay.lewis at orinst.ox.ac.uk
Thu Jul 17 06:15:12 EDT 2014
(I am re-sending this message to remind the members of the list of the
upcoming deadline for abstract proposals. BAKS now has significant
sponsorship from the Korean government and costs should be substantially
reduced.)
Korean Identities in a Global Age
Call for Papers for a Conference
21-23 November 2014
British Association of Korean Studies
(to be convened at the University of Sheffield)
From the birth of modern Korea, the Korean people have been prominently
entwined with and influential upon global events, but this may not be
completely new. As the cultural, political, and economic influence of
contemporary Korea on the globe continues to grow, we propose a
Conference to discuss the flow of influence in both directions. In
Europe, North America, and around East Asia, Korean identity continues
to change and evolve. Within Korea, globalization has had a large impact.
Were there globalized periods in the past? How have Koreans carved their
own unique path into our current global age? To what extent has ‘the
Korean Wave’ shaped and been shaped by external views of Korea? How do
Korean identities (inclusive of language, gender, music, literature, the
performing arts, economics, and even politics) continue to adapt amid
changing circumstances, and how have Korean experiences become global
experiences?
We seek papers on topics relating to global and regional connections,
both historical and in the contemporary world. We seek papers on the
interactions with and transmission of Korean culture ranging from
ancient to modern times. At a time when Korea continues to push forward
as a vigorous player in global culture, economy, and politics, we seek
to assess the background, current reality, and future possibilities of
Korean engagement with the external world.
Depending on sponsorship, there may be a possibility of funding
available to subsidise travel, accommodation, and the Conference fee.
Preference for the allocation of subsidies will be given to
post-graduate or graduate student proposals.
Deadline for abstracts (up to 1,000 words): 1 August 2014
Notification of acceptance: 1 September 2014
Abstracts should be sent to JB Lewis (jay.lewis at orinst.ox.ac.uk) in Word
or pdf format. Abstracts should also contain the proposer’s contact
details and current status or position (e.g., independent scholar,
student, broadcaster, artist, academic, etc).
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