CFP Call for papers

Call for Papers 4th World Congress of Korean Studies Theme: Korean Studies Interfacing with the World The organizing committee of the 4th World Congress of Korean Studiesannounces a call for papers to all academics and professionals in Korean studies. TheWorld Congress, co-organized by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) and Kyushu University, will be held from Sept. 22-24, 2008 at Kyushu University,Fukuoka, Japan. As one of the prominent Korean studies conference in the world, it willprovide scholars with an opportunity to share their latest academic achievements and developfriendships in the field of Korean studies. -Date: Mon. Sept. 22 ~ Weds. Sept. 24, 2008 -Venue: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan -Official Languages: Korean, English -Jointly organized by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), KyushuUniversity, International Society for Korean Studies (ISKS), Pacific and Asia Conference on Korean Studies (PACKS), Korean Studies Association of Australasia (KSAA), Association for Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE), Central Asian Association for Korean Studies (CAAKS) and the Committee on Korean Studies-Association for Asian Studies (CKS-AAS) -website:www.aks.ac.kr/congress -Schedule 21st of Sept. (Sun): Banquet 22nd of Sept. (Mon): Opening Ceremony, Sessions Keynote Speech - Robert Buswell(UCLA) - Masao Okonoki(Keio University) 23rd of Sept. (Tue): Sessions, Closing Ceremony 24th of Sept. (Weds): Post-conference Cultural Tour(Optional) ----Sessions---- 1. Designated Session (Individual Proposal) -History -Sociology -Culture/ Anthropology -Political Science -Economics/Trade/Industry -Law -Art -Folklore -Literature -Education -Science/Technology -Philosophy -Religion -Language 2. Free Paper Session (Panel Proposal) This session is to present participants' interests and reflections on Korean studies. A panel proposal including the topic of the session and organizingplan is required. 3. Special Session (Individual Proposal) -How Korea is Reflected in Foreign Textbooks -Korean Language Studies for Foreigners/Korean Nationals Residing Abroad -History of Cultural Exchange between Korea and Japan -National Studies in Korea vs. Korean Studies around the World *Each panelist has 30 minutes. There is a 20 minute time limit for thepresentation and 10 minute for discussion. ---Eligibility Scholars and professionals, including graduate students pursuing a master'sor doctorate ---Submission Paper submissions will only be accepted online through the World Congress ofKorean Studies homepage (www.aks.ac.kr/congress) from April 1 - May 10, 2008. Once you have submitted your paper, you will receive an e-mail confirmationwithin 2 working days. The abstracts will be reviewed based on content andsuitability. Selected presenters will be contacted individually by May 30, 2008 and notified aboutthe guidelines. Submission of the full paper (10-15 pages) is due via e-mail byAug. 31, 2008 to korea2008@aks.ac.kr. * The abstract cannot exceed 1000 words in English or 350 words in Korean. **For the free paper session, a panel proposal, abstract and CV of eachpanelist is required. ***Congress homepage will be accessible starting Tuesday, April 1, 2008. ---Accommodation & Fee Full meal coverage (Sept. 21 Dinner ~ 24 Breakfast) and 3 nights lodging(Sept. 21- 23, 2 per room) will be provided for all congress participants. (An extra feewill be charged if you require a single room.) -Registration fee: US$ 50, KRW 50,000, JPY 5,000 (Cultural Tour is notincluded.) (Student fee: US$ 30, KRW 30,000, JPY 3,000) ---Korean Studies Junior Scholar Thesis Award We cordially invite students in Korean studies to apply for the JuniorScholar Thesis Award. To apply, please check the box 'KOREAN STUDIES JUNIOR SCHOLAR THESIS AWARD' on your abstract submission form. The committee will screenyour paper and select the best thesis. Awardees will be acknowledged for theirachievements. Master and doctorate students are eligible to apply for this award. ---Contact Secretariat: The Academy of Korean Studies - website: www.aks.ac.kr/congress - E-mail: korea2008@aks.ac.kr - TEL: +82-31-709-9843 - FAX: +82-31-809-9945