Date & Time:
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Room 604, Asian Centre
1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. These seminars will be presented in Korean.
Seminar 1 (9:30 AM – 10:40 AM)
On the Modern Fusion of the Korean Sŏnbi (선비, 士) Spirit and the Western Gentlemanly Ideals
Abstract
At this seminar. Dr. Kim compares the ideal concept of humanity in Confucian and Christian societies, often represented by the Korean sŏnbi (선비, 士) spirit and the Western gentlemanly ideal, respectively. In contemporary Korean society, historical sŏnbi figures are still honored as national role models, and their spirit is regarded as a noble value system. At the same time, the Western concept of gentlemanly virtue is also recognized as an essential quality of a mature citizen. Dr. Kim broadens our understanding of these two cultural ideals and explores how sŏnbi values and gentlemanly virtues can coexist and contribute positively to contemporary society.
Speaker
Dr. Jae-hwa Kim (PhD, Seoul National University, a visiting professor at UBC) is an associate professor in the Department of Humanities at Republic of Korea Naval Academy. His research involves the Confucian traditions of Korea and East Asia. His major publications include Shim Dae-Yoon – A Star of Chosŏn Korea’s Confucian Classics Studies: The Last Pragmatic (Silhak) Scholar in Chosŏn, Re-established Confucianism in the 19th Century (selected as a 2024 Se-jong Book in the academic category) and Maritime Studies and the Humanities (2022).
Seminar 2 (10:50 AM -12:00 PM)
The Key Features of History Education Revised in 2022 in Korea
Abstract
In 2022, South Korea comprehensively revised educational programs for elementary and secondary students. The revised programs were designed to empower students to prepare themselves for future society challenged by digital environment and climate-ecological changes, as well as to be engaged in learning and life on their own initiatives of positive manner. In line with the guiding principles of the revised educational programs, history education programs were also entirely redesigned with an emphasis on investigative learning, environment-friendly humanity, the spirit of citizenship, and learner-centered approach. At this seminar, Dr. Lee discusses the key features of the revised history educational programs and explores the future directions of history education in Korea.
Speaker
Dr. Hae Young Lee (PhD, Korea National University of Education, a visiting professor at UBC) is an associate professor of history education at Gongju National University of Education. Dr. Lee’s research involves the development of history education programs for elementary and middle school students, as well as publication of history textbooks. Dr. Lee’s recent publications include “A Study of Directions for Elementary History Education Based on Preservice Teachers’ Lesson Analysis Responses,” Brain, Digital & Learning 13(3); “Narrative Analysis of Children’s History Books Using Systemic Functional Linguistics,” KOED 133; and “Analysis of Students’ Concept of Time Using a Linguistic Approach,” Korean Journal of Teacher Education 37(4).
