Showing posts with label Korea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Korea. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

2022 Korean film The Girl on a Bulldozer (불도저에 탄 소녀) in Pittsburgh, October 1.


The 2022 Korean film The Girl on a Bulldozer (불도저에 탄 소녀) will play in Pittsburgh on October 1 as part of this year's SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival.
With a dragon tattoo blazoned across her left arm, Kim Hye-Yoon plays the headstrong heroine who, after her dad falls into a coma following a suspicious accident, doggedly seeks answers despite mounting resistance from a variety of corrupt forces. Faced with the additional pressures of tending to her father’s restaurant, taking care of her younger brother, and completing mandatory work training following a short prison stay, our heroine is forced to grow up fast. Simultaneously a vehicle for social critique, a coming-of-age story, and a gripping thriller, The Girl on a Bulldozer is driven by Kim’s visceral, charismatic performance, which won her the 2022 Screen International Rising Star Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.
It plays at 2:00 pm in the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium in Oakland (map), and tickets are available onilne.

Pitt's Asian Studies Center continues language partner program.


The University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center is continuing its language partner program for people interested in learning an Asian language or helping Asian students at Pitt meet native English speakers. From the latest newsletter:
Are you looking to practice an Asian language? Or are you a native speaker of an Asian language hoping to practice English? The Asian Studies Center can help match you with a language exchange partner! The form to sign-up can be found here. The program is open to university students and community members living in Pittsburgh. Languages represented are English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Vietnamese. Please email asia@pitt.edu with any questions.

Saturday, September 24, 2022

University of Pittsburgh hiring Teaching Professor of Korean Studies, starting 2023-2024 academic year.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is hiring a Teaching Professor of Korean Studies (Open Rank).
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Teaching Professor (of any rank) position in Korean culture and visual culture, pending budgetary approval. The successful candidate should possess primary disciplinary training in Korean literature and culture and strong competence in film and media studies, performance studies, or a closely related discipline. A Ph.D. in Korean Studies or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

The appointment starts on September 1, 2023. The teaching load is six courses per year. The appointee will teach current undergraduate courses, develop new courses in the area of their specialization, help develop a new Korean major, and participate in the department’s interdisciplinary MA program. The successful candidate must demonstrate strengths as a teacher at all levels. The candidate must have a native or near-native user of Korean and English in all language skill areas. In addition, the new hire should be willing to take an active leadership role in the vigorous growth of the Korean program and collaborate closely with the established Korean language program. Besides working closely with other Korean studies faculty, the individual hired for this position is expected to collaborate with Asianists in other units to promote Korean studies and visual studies.
More information, as well application instructions, is available on the job ad.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Pittsburgh's first city-wide Kpop Random Play Dance event September 25 in Schenley Plaza.


Pittsburgh's first ever city-wide Kpop Random Play Dance event will take place on Sunday, September 25 in Oakland's Schenley Plaza.
Join us for an hour of dancing and fun as we celebrate the end of summer with PGH's first city-wide KPOP Random Play Dance Event [KPOP in Public].
Free and open to everyone.
Co-hosted by Yanlai Dance Academy, FRESA at Pitt, CMU KPDC, and KPOPittsburgh (facebook.com/groups/kpopittsburgh/).
Special thanks to the Pittsburgh Park Conservancy for the use of their space.
Rules for playing:
1. When not dancing please wait at the sides of the dancing area.
2. When the music comes on for a kpop song that you know the dance to, jump out into the middle and show off your moves!
3. If you don't know the dance, cheer on others who do!
4. Don't forget to have fun and and be respectful of those in the kpop community here in Pittsburgh!
It runs from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Schenley Plaza (map).

Monday, September 12, 2022

U Had To Be There: K-Pop DJ Night, October 8 at Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh.


U Had To Be There will present a K-Pop DJ Night on October 8 at the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh.
U Had To Be There: K-Pop DJ Night

featuring a night of DJ curated K-Pop music from BTS, Blackpink, Big Bang, EXO and more!
The show is 21+ and starts at 7:00 pm, and tickets are available online. The Hard Rock Cafe is located at 230 W. Station Square Drive (map) in Station Square.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Movies from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan help comprise second annual SCREENSHOT: Asia Festival, September 28 through October 3.


The second annual University of Pittsburgh SCREENSHOT: Asia Festival will run from September 28 through October 2 and feature films from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and elsewhere across Asia. The schedule was released this afternoon and includes: 
  • Baby Assassins & Martial Arts Short (Japan)
  • Dear Tenant (Taiwan) 
  • Fire on the Plain (China)
  • Maelstrom (Japan), the 2022 Japan Documentary Film Award winner
  • Small, Slow but Steady (Japan)
  • The Girl on a Bulldozer (Korea)
The movies will play at Alumni Hall and Frick Fine Arts on the University of Pittsburgh campus, the Tull Family Theater in Sewickley, and the Harris Theater in downtown's Cultural District.  Tickets are now available online.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Oakland's K-Town Snack Bar to soft-open today at 11:00 am.


K-Town Snack Bar, a Korean quick-service restaurant from the team behind the Mr. Bulgogi food truck, announced yesterday a soft-opening today, August 30. Originally scheduled to open August 15, the new restaurant is located at at 210 Oakland Ave. (map), which briefly and most recently held Wild Ninja Asian Grill.

Monday, August 22, 2022

2022 Korean sci-fi film Alienoid (외계+인 1부) in Pittsburgh, from August 25.


The 2022 Korean sci-fi film Alienoid (외계+인 1부) will play in Pittsburgh from August 25. From a South China Morning Post review:
Following a string of hits including The Big Swindle, The Thieves and Assassination, writer-director Choi Dong-hoon takes his biggest gamble to date with Alienoid.

The first of two planned films, this hugely ambitious undertaking is a bold blend of genres, interweaving alien invasion science fiction with goofy period fantasy.
It was the top-grossing film in Korea its opening weekend, July 24. It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, in Korean with English subtitles, and tickets are available online.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Oakland's K-Town Snack Bar eyes soft opening later this month.


K-Town Snack Bar, a Korean quick-service restaurant from the team behind the Mr. Bulgogi food truck, is eyeing a soft opening later in August. Originally scheduled to open August 15, the new restaurant will be located at at 210 Oakland Ave. (map), which briefly and most recently held Wild Ninja Asian Grill. K-Town's social media has interesting pictures of the new artwork in the store, done by Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture students.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Chinese-, Japanese-, Korean-language Hillman Library information sessions, August 17 and 23.


The East Asian Library at the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library will again offer its information sessions for international students on August 17 and 23. Sessions will be offered in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

Would you like to know:

  • A librarian who speaks your native language?
  • The difference between the academic libraries in the U.S. and libraries in your home country?
  • The services that the library offers to help your area of study and research at Pitt?
Chinese sessions are on August 17 and 23, Japanese on August 17, and Korean on August 23; Zoom meeting information is available on the library website.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

K-Town Snack Bar opening next week in Oakland.


Signage is up for K-Town Snack Bar (케이타운 스낵바) a Korean quick-service restaurant from the team behind the Mr. Bulgogi food truck that is set to open in Oakland on August 15. It will open at 210 Oakland Ave. (map), which briefly and most recently held Wild Ninja Asian Grill.

Monday, August 1, 2022

K-Town Snack Bar, from Mr. Bulgogi Food Truck team, opening August 15 in Oakland.


K-Town Snack Bar, a "Korean quick service restaurant" from the team behind the Mr. Bulgogi Food Truck, is opening August 15 in Oakland. It will open at 210 Oakland Ave. (map), which briefly and most recently held Wild Ninja Asian Grill.

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Free Korean Learning Circle classes for beginners and intermediates continue at Carnegie Library in Oakland in July and August.


via the Republic of Korea's Flickr page.

The Carnegie Library Main Branch in Oakland will continue to host "We Learn: Beginner Korean Learning Circle" and "We Learn: Intermediate Korean Learning Circle" most Saturdays in July and August, though the intermediate class is closed to new registrants.

The beginners' class runs every Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
In this beginner-level class, we will use the textbook published by the Korean government for foreigners who learn Korean as a secondary language. We will start from writing/reading Korean characters, ‘Hangul’, and learn how to organize sentence structures. Register for the event here.
And the intermediate class runs every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 pm.
In this intermediate-level class, we will cover the textbook published by the Korean government for foreigners who learn Korean as a secondary language. We will cover basic Korean grammar and vocabulary, and practice how to speak and write using what we’ve covered in each lecture.
Registration is required for the intermediate class as well, though it is not currently accepting new registrants.

The library is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. (map) and is accessible by buses 28X, 54, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, and 93.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Pitt (still) hiring Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is still hiring an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures seeks an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies to teach/instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. Will also be responsible for: (i) preparing for and teaching all levels of Korean classes as required, (ii) training and observing less experienced instructors, (iii) coordinating teaching and work with the Korean coordinator and other instructors, (iv) evaluating student performances and assign grades, (v) meeting with students as needed to advise study progress, (vi) assessing program performance, (vii) holding office hours, (viii) participating in department service and professional development.

Must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Korean Languages or a related field plus one (1) year of experience teaching Korean at the college level in a North American institution of higher learning.

Must also have any experience with or knowledge of: (i) Korean and foreign language pedagogy in American higher education setting; (ii) linguistic knowledge of the Korean language; (iii) pedagogical technology; (iv) excellence in teaching as measured through student evaluations; (v) research in the field of Korean as a foreign language; (vi) teaching courses related to the Korean language (e.g., hanja); and (vii) coordination and administrative.

Must also be fluent in Korean (speaking, reading, and writing).

Experience can be concurrent.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Pitt hiring professor with focus on East Asian media studies.

The University of Pittsburgh is hiring an appointment-stream (non-tenure track) professor focused loosely on East Asian media studies for a position shared among the School of Computing and Information, the Department of Communication, and the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures.
The School of Computing and Information and the Dietrich School of Arts and Science at the University of Pittsburgh invite applications for a joint Teaching Assistant Professor position, pending budgetary approval. This is a full-time, appointment stream position. The initial appointment is for three years and will begin on September 1, 2022. The course load is six courses per year, divided among the School of Computing and Information (3 courses), the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (1 course), and the Department of Communication (2 courses).

The ideal candidate will address the curricular needs in an interdisciplinary area of media studies in East Asia, including issues such as privacy, social, political, and ethical implications of data in today’s society, media and consumer culture, data privacy, and data-oriented courses that may use quantitative methodology.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Kpop Dance Workshops at Yanlai Dance Academy, July 31, August 7, 14, 21.


Yanlai Dance Academy will once again offer Kpop Dance Workshops, with this summer's sessions scheduled for July 31, August 7, 14, and 21.
Join us for an hour-long class where you will learn a popular K-pop dance! Or join us for all 8 classes!
Ages 10 and up. All dance levels welcome!
Drop-in $15. All 8 classes $100.
Specific song schedule will be released June 10.
Class 1: July 31 | 3:45-4:45pm | TBD
Class 2: July 31 | 4:45-5:45pm | TBD
Class 3: Aug 7 | 3:45-4:45pm | TBD
Class 4: Aug 7 | 4:45-5:45pm | TBD
Class 5: Aug 14 | 3:45-4:45pm | TBD
Class 6: Aug 14 | 4:45-5:45pm | TBD
Class 7: Aug 21 | 3:45-4:45pm | TBD
Class 8: Aug 21 | 4:45-5:45pm | TBD
Follow Yanlai Dance Academy on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date-information
Yanlai Dance Academy is located at 2260 Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills (map).

Friday, May 27, 2022

Free Korean Learning Circle classes for beginners and intermediates continue at Carnegie Library in Oakland in June.


via the Republic of Korea's Flickr page.

The Carnegie Library Main Branch in Oakland will continue to host "We Learn: Beginner Korean Learning Circle" and "We Learn: Intermediate Korean Learning Circle" in June.

The beginners' class runs every Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
In this beginner-level class, we will use the textbook published by the Korean government for foreigners who learn Korean as a secondary language. We will start from writing/reading Korean characters, ‘Hangul’, and learn how to organize sentence structures. Register for the event here.
And the intermediate class runs every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 pm.
In this intermediate-level class, we will cover the textbook published by the Korean government for foreigners who learn Korean as a secondary language. We will cover basic Korean grammar and vocabulary, and practice how to speak and write using what we’ve covered in each lecture.
Registration is required for the intermediate class as well.

The library is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. (map) and is accessible by buses 28X, 54, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, and 93.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Pitt (still) hiring Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is still hiring an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures seeks an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies to teach/instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. Will also be responsible for: (i) preparing for and teaching all levels of Korean classes as required, (ii) training and observing less experienced instructors, (iii) coordinating teaching and work with the Korean coordinator and other instructors, (iv) evaluating student performances and assign grades, (v) meeting with students as needed to advise study progress, (vi) assessing program performance, (vii) holding office hours, (viii) participating in department service and professional development.

Must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Korean Languages or a related field plus one (1) year of experience teaching Korean at the college level in a North American institution of higher learning.

Must also have any experience with or knowledge of: (i) Korean and foreign language pedagogy in American higher education setting; (ii) linguistic knowledge of the Korean language; (iii) pedagogical technology; (iv) excellence in teaching as measured through student evaluations; (v) research in the field of Korean as a foreign language; (vi) teaching courses related to the Korean language (e.g., hanja); and (vii) coordination and administrative.

Must also be fluent in Korean (speaking, reading, and writing).

Experience can be concurrent.

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Kimjang Workshop with Sunni Park (manduhandu), May 15 at Carnegie Museum of Art.


JADED will present a Kimjang Workshop with Sunni Park (@manduhandu) on May 15. This workshop on preparing kimchi will be held at the Carnegie Musem of Art in Oakland (map) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and registration is required.
Launching Spring 2022, JADED is a public programming series celebrating the art and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Organized by a collective of AAPI artists and organizers, also named JADED, the programming series builds interethnic coalitions to create more safe spaces of kinship and addresses racial trauma while celebrating cultural heritage. Programming and intimate events aim to reanimate local histories, preserve cherished family recipes and practices, and nurture intergenerational dialogue.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

"We Learn: Intermediate Korean Learning Circle" at Carnegie Library in Oakland (and online), every Saturday from May 7.


via the Republic of Korea's Flickr page.

The Carnegie Library Main Branch in Oakland will host "We Learn: Intermediate Korean Learning Circle" every Saturday in May.
In this intermediate-level class, we will cover the textbook published by the Korean government for foreigners who learn Korean as a secondary language. We will cover basic Korean grammar and vocabulary, and practice how to speak and write using what we’ve covered in each lecture.
The hybrid event runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. This is in addition to the "We Learn: Beginner Korean Learning Circle" to be held every other Saturday at the same library from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

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