[KS] R for Korean Studies Bootcamp (Oct 19-20 / Virtual) - Another one upcoming in Korean timezone

[Kadir Jun Ayhan]

Dear Korean Studies Listserv Members,

I hope this email finds you well.

This is Kadir Jun Ayhan, the CEO of K-Analytics based in Chevy Chase, MD.

I designed a weekend ”R for Korean Studies Bootcamp
<https://k-a.phd/r4ks.html>“ on October 19-20 to teach researchers and
students in Korean Studies the basics of R, with a focus on text analysis
that addresses the unique features of the Korean language, such as spacing
and morphemes.

The bootcamp is based on my freely available book draft, entitled R for
Korean Studies <https://r4ks.com/>.

You are all welcome to join this hybrid bootcamp (offline in Washington DC).


I would also greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with
colleagues or students who may be interested in mastering R’s steep
learning curve.


Thank you in advance.


You can see the details and register here <https://k-a.phd/r4ks.html> (you
can also check out the information below).


Some colleagues asked me to offer this bootcamp in Korean timezone. I plan
to do this. Please email me <ayhan at k-a.phd> if you are interested.


Best Regards,

Kadir.

Kadir Jun Ayhan, Ph.D. <https://ayhan.phd/>

CEO, <https://diplomacy.phd/>K-Analytics <https://k-a.phd/>

Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/company/k-a-phd>

R for Korean Studies Bootcamp <https://k-a.phd/r4ks.html>

R for Korean Studies Book <https://r4ks.com/>

R for IR Bootcamp <https://diplomacy.phd/training/r4ir.html>




There are plenty of free online resources and courses that can help you
learn R at your own pace. Indeed, there is one on “R for Korean Studies,”
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=71ac131895&e=dd17f01f38>
written by our CEO and this bootcamp’s instructor Dr. Kadir Jun Ayhan.
However, many people find it challenging to teach themselves R without the
support of a community or additional motivation.

That is why we have designed a two-days cohort-based data science bootcamp
to help you learn R with the support of a community that will provide the
motivation you need. In addition, we will have 4 hours of Q&A and feedback
sessions over the course of one month to help you with any questions you
may have.
“Why Do I Need Computational Tools in Korean Studies?”

Simply put, there is so much more data out there that is useful for Korean
Studies research, and we have faster computers, and handy tools to analyze
such data.

Korean Studies curricula across the world are quite rich and
interdisciplinary. Those courses often equip students with the history,
culture, literature, and language of Korea to understand the country
better. Yet, Korean Studies scholars and students are not exposed to
computational methods/ tools that can handle big or complex data as much.

This bootcamp based on R for Korean Studies
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=aeefe3eb30&e=dd17f01f38>
book, will teach you the basics of R, and give you sample codes based on
Korean Studies-related examples.

In the age that we live in, we strongly believe that these computational
methods/ tools will empower you in your research as well as in the job
market given wide range of prospective jobs Korean Studies graduates seek
and find (corporations, international organizations, think tanks, NGOs,
media, academia etc.).
“Why R?”

R is free! There are so many packages that are rich with a wide range of
functions that you would need in all kinds of research, analysis, and
reporting. Many more are being built as you read this book! You can do from
simple math to data pre-processing, from data visualization to regressions,
from building your CV to building your website, from analyzing tweets to
machine learning.

Python is probably getting more popular in the industry jobs in recent
years. Yet, I think, for the time being, R is better suited for social
science research. At least there are more books, tutorials, examples that
you can learn from in terms of social sciences.

Once exposed to R, you may also consider learning Python as well if it
seems more attractive for you.
“I don’t know anything about coding! Indeed, I am frustrated about coding!”

Then this bootcamp is very much for you! We don’t expect the bootcamp
participants to have any prior knowledge of R, coding, or other statistical
software.

This bootcamp is supposed to be a gentle introduction, so we do not go into
the details of the R language. Learning curve is steep in the beginning. So
you may need a trigger to begin and NOT GIVE UP. This bootcamp plays this
trigger role. So, there is no need to be intimidated by R, or your lack of
background with coding. We got you covered!
Detailed Program
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=22ff52b7cd&e=dd17f01f38>

You can find the detailed program here
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=25865a6b69&e=dd17f01f38>
.
Registration and Eary Bird Discount
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=2eec5d27d2&e=dd17f01f38>

Reserve your spot using the payment form here
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=c68e8cceea&e=dd17f01f38>
.

Use the following discount coupon to get a discount on the bootcamp:

Early bird: EARLYBIRD ($50 off until October 11)

Group discount: reach out to us for a group discount or customized R
training for your team.

Make sure to share the R4KS web page
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=312c48bc9e&e=dd17f01f38>
and the newsletter subscription link
<https://phd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a6104b609aa49e7c3e5574cb&id=0a6c7b9484&e=dd17f01f38>
with your students, colleagues, and friends.

<https://r4ks.com/>
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