❚ College of Humanities Events departments were sent to China(Korean) and United States(History, English, AELTS), took major related ▶ Academic Scholarship Beneficiaries classes at a local university and had cultural experiences. Through the overseas training program, students acquired greater global knowledge, developed global competence and received credit for classes.
▶ 2018 Summer Graduation Ceremony
On May 16th, the ceremony of Academic Scholarship Beneficiaries of the 2nd semester of 2018 was held in room 307 of humanities building. Academic scholarships were given to students who had shown their academic excellence. Su-bin Lee(Korean ‘17) was awarded the best prize and each department selected students with excellent academic records and 2018 Summer Graduation Ceremony was held on awarded excellence awards. Dean Won-jun Yoo st encouraged students to do self-motivated learning August 21 at room 101 of Law building. 94 students and supported for their academic achievement in his received their diplomas, and Seul-a Lee(English ‘15) congratulatory address. and Mi-ae Shin(History ’15) won awards as honor students. Dean Won-jun Yoo said that he hoped ▶ Summer Overseas Training Program students to pioneer in their lives with the knowledge gained from Kyung Hee University in his Dept. Korean History English AELTS congratulatory speech. The ceremony offered an Period 07.15~07.25 07.07~07.22 07.15~08.02 07.28~08.11 Country China USA USA USA opportunity to celebrate and encourage graduates. California Univ of California Ocean Univ Univ. State Univ, Minnesota, State Univ, of Qingdao Sacramento Duluth Northridge ▶ Small Assembly Hall Persons 20 26 20 10 Room 101AB was remodeled into a small assembly Credits 2 2 3 1 hall with a capacity of 104 seats. The assembly hall will be used for the main events or seminars of the An Overseas Training Program was conducted during college of Humanities and expected to improve the the 2019 summer vacation period in order to explore members’ satisfaction. the relationship between global knowledge and the particularities of various majors. 76 students from four ▶ The 11th Career Coaching Day To improve College of Humanities students' employment rate, "Career Coaching Day" will be held on October 28th in room 301 of Law building. Career Coaching Day is a program designed to offer students employment-related guidance. The invited alumni are Un Baek(Korean ‘12, SBS reporter), Hyeon-tae Lee(History ’00, curator of Gimhae National Museum), Jin-seok Kim(Philosophy ‘95, teacher at Daejin Girls’ High School), Ik-jae Yi(English ‘00, Kyobobook), In-hwan Kim(AELTS ’07, InH Communication). It is expected that students can learn real-world job-seeking skills while exploring ▶ KIHS, Selected as a Research Institute for HK+ employment possibilities in a wide variety of fields.
❚ Department News
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▶ Spring Membership Training
Kyung Hee Institute for Human Society(KIHS) has been selected as a research institute for the Spring Membership Training was held from March Humanities Korea Plus Project (HK+, type 1). HK+ is 29th to 30th at Byeol-jji pension in Gapyeong, one of the supporting projects for academic research Gyeonggi-do. The training is for promoting in humanities and social sciences promoted by the communication between and within students and Ministry of Education and the National Research professors. Students had a chance to develop close Foundation of Korea in 2019. Its goal is to lay a bonds with friends through freely talk, and consider foundation for research in humanities at the future career paths. university level and produce new global innovations. With a government fund of one billion KRW per year, or a total of seven billion KRW for a maximum ▶ Spring Regular Field Trip of seven years, KIHS will research on the The Spring Regular Field Trip was held from May establishment of human values and integration of the 23rd to 25th. Students traveled to several historical medical humanities in the era of Industry 4.0. In sites in Cheongju, Chuncheong-do, which include addition to fostering the next generation of Gungnam Pond, Early Printing Museum, Jeong Jiyong scholarship, it will also take on the role of a regional Literature Gallery and so on. From the field trip, humanities center, linking Kyung Hee with the students acquired knowledge on literary works, and surrounding community. KIHS is expected to the classical and modern printing. Also, they could contribute to an expansion of the horizon of build strong friendship and elevate the interest in humanities. their major through the programme. major and develop intellectual capabilities, the department held an 11-days training program at Ocean University of Qingdao from July 15th to 25st. Participants attended lectures on the history and culture of China and improved their language skills through exchanges with local students. Besides the class, students enjoyed field trips to Qufu, Jimo Gucheng, Lao Shan, which allowed them to experience the local history and culture and gain diverse experiences. One participant commented, "It was a great opportunity to have cultural interaction with Chinese friends through this training program."
▶ Special Lecture on Teaching < History>
▶ Summer Overseas Training in USA - California State University, Sacramento
Special Lecture was held on June 21st in room 402 of humanities building for students who completed teacher training course. Hyun-ju Nam(Korean ‘15), who passed teacher employment examination, was invited to be a speaker and talked over how to From July 7sh to 22nd, 26 students from the history prepare the exam and real life as a teacher. department participated in the Overseas Training Students said that the lecture was very helpful because they not only gained theoretical knowledge Program at California State University, Sacramento. All from the lecture, but also heard about practical participants took American history lectures every experience. morning and discussed their views on history, and this helped to broaden their horizons. Besides the ▶ Summer Overseas Training in China class, they went on tours to Sacramento city and San - Ocean University of Qingdao Francisco. Students gained a deeper understanding of the history of California while touring the cities. Through the overseas training, students developed language skill and gained diverse experiences.
▶ Autumn Regular Field Trip To take a closer look into history of Jeju island, the Regular Field Trip was held from September 18th to 20th. Students traveled to several historical sites in Jeju, including Samyang-dong historic areas, Yeonbukjeong Pavilion, and resistance site of Sambyeolcho, where they found out historic meaning of Jeju island. Through this trip, participants had a In order to help students deepen their knowledge of time reflecting the meaning and role of Jeju island in the course of history. 3. Institute of Korean Archaeology and Ancient History(IKAA) was selected for Human Science Research Institute Support Project. 4. The department was selected for Univsersity for Creative Korea-II (CK-II).
< Philosophy >
▶ Colloquium on Philosophy
▶ Guest Speaker Invitation Seminar
The Colloquiums on Philosophy were held twice on April 12th and June 14th to enhance their academic competence. The first guest speaker was Seung-bae Park(UNIST) and discussed about an overview pf the argument on Scientific Realism. As the second guest speaker, professor Sung-ho Choi delivered a lecture on two different philosophical approaches on conscience and the Korean judicial conscience. Prof. Choi talked about how to understand conscience concept from intellectualism and voluntarism view. Through this event, students expanded their Co-hosted by the history education department of intellectual horizons by engaging each other through the graduate school and the history department, thoughtful dialogue. history education expert invitation seminars were held on September 16th and 23rd. On 16th, Se-byeong Yoon from Northeast Asian History Foundation talked ▶ Spring Regular Field Trip about 「Understanding of History Class and Development of Teaching Materials」. The last guest speaker was You-kyung Ko from the department of history education, Wonkwang University and gave a lecture on 「Seminar on Educational Competency Enhancement in German History Education」.
▶ Research Project Selection 1. Glocal History and Culture Research Institute was selected for NRF General Joint Research Program. 2. Professor You-ko Min was selected as research director for National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Academic Research on collecting the Korean Spring Regular Field Trip to Gangwon-do was held War related data. from May 17th to 19th. A total of 30 people, including two professors, Eu-ree Song and Woo-jin On March 11th, Beginning-of-Semester Party was held Jung, and student representative Han Shon, in 401 of humanities building and student president, participated in the trip and visited Naksan Temple, vice-president and students elected the freshman Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Hall. departmental student representative. From March 23rd Students had a meaningful time to develop to 24th, Membership Training was held to strengthen understanding of the Philosophy. the solidarity and discuss direction of development.
▶ End-of-Semester Party ▶ Summer Overseas Training in USA - University of MInnesota, Duluth
Summer Overseas Training was held at University of th rd The department held End-of-Semester Party on June Minnesota, Duluth from July 14 to August 3 . 5th in room 310 of Humanities building. Through the Professor Jong-bok Kim and 20 students participated party, students had time looking back through the in the training programme. They learned how to past semester and getting know each other more. write academic paper on the protection of the environment, and had a time to read 「Onigamiising」 and examine the life of Ojibwa Indians. Also, they ▶ Seminar Room’s Rule explored the relationship between environment and Members of the department cleaned the seminar literature by reading 「Glimpses of Wilderness」 and room together and made rules of using the room. 「Reflections from the North Country」. The rules are posted on the door for easy reference. This establishment of the rule allowed students be ▶ The 6th Vegan Festival able to study in a better condition.
< English Language and Literature >
▶ Beginning-of-Semester Party & Membership Training
On May 18th, 2019, Professor Eperjesi met with students in the newly formed Eco-Club at the 6th Vegan Festival at Seoul Innovation Park. In addition to sampling a wide variety of dishes from over 80 booths, students heard a lecture by Kim Hanmin, who talked about his new book on veganism and animal rights, and why a vegan diet is not only good for your body, but good for the planet. communication tool. The seminar proceeded on under a pleasant atmosphere and participants had a ▶ 「The crisis of fine dust air pollution and chance to think over their own future career. climate change」 ▶ Mock Conference
Professor John R. Eperjesi organized a special lecture by Mr. Oh Ki Chul on the crisis of fine dust air In order to develop the professional skills of pollution and climate change in Asia for students in interpreter and translator and to better understand the Department of English Linguistics and Literature. the field, Mock Conferences were held on May 13th Mr. Oh is Executive Director of Green Asia Network, and 28th. On 13th, students and professors shared a Korea-based non-profit organization(NPO), their thoughts about the topic ‘Coding Education and non-government organization (NGO) with an English Education’. The second Mock Conference was environmental and economic focus. Since 2014, he held under the topic “The Trade Conflict between US has served as operation director of ICE and China”, with professor Hyung-sun Choi as a (Inter-Religious organization on Climate Change and guest speaker. Students had an opportunity to Ecology) composed of religious leaders and activists translate the lecture into English and debate on of 26 countries. He has investigated the cause and world trade. The seminars allowed students to share effect of climate change and implemented a variety the importance of interpretation and field experience. of projects on combating desertification and climate change in Mongolia since 2000 and in Myanmar since 2013. He was a leader of Democratic ▶ Summer Overseas Training in USA Movement in Korea (1982-1996) and chairman of - California State University, Northridge Korea Human Network (NGO, 1997~2000).
< Applied English Linguistics and Translation Studies >
▶ Beginning-of-Semester Party The department's Beginning-of-Semester Party was held on March 11th. All professors of the department came by and had time to communicate with students. The party helped students to be clear on how to prepare his or her future career. In order to help students deepen their knowledge of their major, the department held 14-day overseas ▶ Guest Speaker Invitation Seminar training at California State University, Northridge from On March 25th, Guest Speaker Invitation Seminar was th th held in room 301 of Humanities Building. The guest July 28 to August 10 . The overseas experience was an alumni, Kyung-su Shin(English Education), a helped students to understand and embrace different managing director of Standard Charted Bank. He cultures and improve their language skills. One stressed the importance of English as a participant commented, "It was a time to respect archaeology-related courses and advised 24 graduate various dimensions of culture, and it was also helpful students. to strengthen individual capacity through the class which dealt with departmentalized subjects and ▶ Researches by the Faculties fields.“ ‧ Mithen, Steven J, Translated by Chun-taek Seong. 『After the ice : a global human history, 20,000-5000 BC』. Sapyoung. 2019. ❚ Faculty News ‧ In-uk Kang. 『Kang In-uk’s Archaeology Travel』. Next Wave. 2019. ‧ Mhan-ock Koo. 『The I-Hsiang Renovation Theory ▶ Retirement Farewell and I-Hsiang Policy in the late Joseon Dynasty』. On August 31st, Professor Chang-seop Song(English) HyeAn. 2019. retired from KHU. Professor Song received his PH.D ‧ Hong Mai, Translated by Won-joon Yoo‧Hae-byoul from Northern Illinois University in 1993. After appointed as a professor of our school in 1994, he Choi. 『The Record of Yi Jian』. SechangPublish. 2019 served as a chair of the department and director of KIHS and contributed to development of KHU. Also, he has devoted his time to research in English ❚ Alumni News literature, especially in Shakespeare and comparative literature. On August 29, professor Song gave his ▶ Yong-woo Cho(Korean ‘12) farewell lecture on 「Genre and Context: “Sonnet 94” He won the 20th annual JoongAng Literary and the Dramatic Transfiguration of a Confucian Idea Award(Poem), an award given to new writers. of Man」 to introduce his studies and say thanks to members of the college. ❚ Campaign for Fundraising
Fundraising for the development of the College of Humanities and the training of younger students has been growing. The participating programs are listed below. More active participation is required. Fund agreement is provided by each college or department. For further counsel, see the administration office and website of college.
◉ Project Outline 10,000 Accompanied growth towards \10,000 for monthly Movement donation, 10,000 donator ▶ New Professor Signatured ‘Scholarship beneficiary bestowed as a name of st On September 1 2019, Professor Scholarship the donator Seong-kwan Cho was appointed as Humanities Office : (02-961-0221~2) a new professor in the Department E-mail : [email protected] of English Language and Literature. Homepage : http://human.khu.ac.kr Professor Cho received his Ph.D from University of Warwick, and his main research area is English literature(comparative literature and Shakespeare).
▶ Long-serving Professor Prof. Chun-taek Seong(History) was honored in recognition of his 10-years long service. Since appointment in 2009, Professor Seong has taught