Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Jieun Kiaer In brief Date - 27 February 2025Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George SquareSpeaker - Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford)Title - The Language of Motherhood in Korean Literature and Society About the eventThis talk examines how contemporary Korean literature portrays motherhood through language and narratives, exploring how these depictions shape societal perceptions of mothers in Korea.It focuses on themes such as educational expectations, familial roles, and the cultural burdens placed on mothers, analysing how linguistic and literary choices reflect and critique the evolving identity of Korean mothers. By bridging linguistic and cultural analysis, this talk offers insights into the complex realities of motherhood in modern Korean society.About the speakerProfessor Jieun Kiaer is the Young Bin Min-KF Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford.Her research examines the dynamic relationship between language, culture, and society, with a particular focus on Korean linguistics and the Korean Wave (Hallyu).Her notable publications include 'The Sounds of Korean' (2012), 'The Routledge Course in Korean Translation' (2018), 'Korean Literature Through the Korean Wave' (2019), 'A Linguistic Image of Womanhood in South Korea' (2022), and 'The Language of Hallyu: More than Polite' (2023).About the Distinguished Lecture seriesEach year, the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies welcomes a fantastic range of guest speakers to give a free public lecture. They cover a range of topics, from literature and poetry to international relations.Often, speakers will present on recent publications, and audiences have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions after presentations.Selected lectures have been recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies’ YouTube channel and Facebook page.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is not required.Are you interested in studying with us?Study Korean Studies with us and explore one of the most dynamic countries in East Asia, gaining a unique vantage point on crucial topics of relevance across the Northeast Asian region and the globe. We offer a taught MSc in East Asian Studies with a Korean pathway as well as an MSc by Research and a PhD in Korean Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Feb 27 2025 17.00 - 18.30 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Jieun Kiaer Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford), entitled 'The Language of Motherhood in Korean Literature and Society'. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Jieun Kiaer In brief Date - 27 February 2025Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George SquareSpeaker - Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford)Title - The Language of Motherhood in Korean Literature and Society About the eventThis talk examines how contemporary Korean literature portrays motherhood through language and narratives, exploring how these depictions shape societal perceptions of mothers in Korea.It focuses on themes such as educational expectations, familial roles, and the cultural burdens placed on mothers, analysing how linguistic and literary choices reflect and critique the evolving identity of Korean mothers. By bridging linguistic and cultural analysis, this talk offers insights into the complex realities of motherhood in modern Korean society.About the speakerProfessor Jieun Kiaer is the Young Bin Min-KF Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford.Her research examines the dynamic relationship between language, culture, and society, with a particular focus on Korean linguistics and the Korean Wave (Hallyu).Her notable publications include 'The Sounds of Korean' (2012), 'The Routledge Course in Korean Translation' (2018), 'Korean Literature Through the Korean Wave' (2019), 'A Linguistic Image of Womanhood in South Korea' (2022), and 'The Language of Hallyu: More than Polite' (2023).About the Distinguished Lecture seriesEach year, the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies welcomes a fantastic range of guest speakers to give a free public lecture. They cover a range of topics, from literature and poetry to international relations.Often, speakers will present on recent publications, and audiences have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions after presentations.Selected lectures have been recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies’ YouTube channel and Facebook page.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is not required.Are you interested in studying with us?Study Korean Studies with us and explore one of the most dynamic countries in East Asia, gaining a unique vantage point on crucial topics of relevance across the Northeast Asian region and the globe. We offer a taught MSc in East Asian Studies with a Korean pathway as well as an MSc by Research and a PhD in Korean Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Feb 27 2025 17.00 - 18.30 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Jieun Kiaer Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford), entitled 'The Language of Motherhood in Korean Literature and Society'. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
Feb 27 2025 17.00 - 18.30 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Jieun Kiaer Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford), entitled 'The Language of Motherhood in Korean Literature and Society'.
