[1st Seminar Series] October Meeting (1st Session) Details & Special Offer The original Korean version of this update was posted on October 8, 2024. (Click here to view.) Please note that this seminar will be conducted entirely in Korean, and participation is intended for individuals with proficiency in Korean to ensure comprehensive engagement throughout the series.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 2:00 PM Location: Green Zone Meeting Room, Mauritia Coffee (Seoul, South Korea) Directions: A 5-minute walk from Exit 4, Ttukseom Station (Line 2), toward Seongsu Station. For map link, click HERE. October Reading (Available in UMI4AA Library) - Kwon, Hee Jung (2014): The History of Unwed Motherhood in the Modern Era through the Experiences of Unwed Mothers. (Click HERE)
- Kwon, Hee Jung (2015): Orphaning Babies of Unwed Mothers in Adoption Practices: Discourses on the ‘Normal Family.’ (Click HERE)
Structure and Roles - The facilitator will kick off with a summary of the readings, touching on main themes and ideas.
- Participants are invited to share their own insights, explore points of agreement or debate, and join in an open discussion.
Participation Fee - Single Session: 5,000 KRW
- Series Pass: 25,000 KRW (6 sessions), including access to Zoom, projector, refreshments, and snacks.
- Payment: Hana Bank, 563-910001-36804 (Account Holder: Unwed Mothers Initiative for Archiving and Advocacy)
Sign Up for the Seminar Series Browse Scholarly Articles on Unwed Motherhood (Click HERE) - Visit the UMI4AA Library to explore abstracts and full-text articles on unwed motherhood.
Limited Special Offer for October Seminar Book Giveaway - Attendees joining in person can receive a free copy of The Birth of Unwed Mothers: The History of Exiled Mothers [unofficial translation] by Kwon, Hee Jung.
- Note: The book is available in Korean only.
Korean Translations for English Readings - For a limited time, we are offering Korean translations of selected English-language papers on unwed motherhood. View the reading list (Click HERE) and choose three papers you’re interested in. The paper with the most votes will be translated for the next seminar series.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 26, at 2 PM at our October session.
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