University of Belgrade
International Academic Board
Dr Joseph Haldane, IAFOR and Osaka University, Japan, & University College London, United Kingdom
Professor Jun Arima, President, IAFOR & University of Tokyo, Japan
Professor Anne Boddington, Executive Vice-President and Provost, IAFOR & Middlesex University, United Kingdom
Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech, United States
Professor Donald E. Hall, Binghamton University, United States
Dr James W. McNally, University of Michigan, United States & NACDA Program on Aging
Professor Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan
Professor Dexter Da Silva, Keisen University, Japan
Professor Baden Offord, Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University, Australia & Cultural Studies Association of Australasia
Professor Frank S. Ravitch, Michigan State University College of Law, United States
Professor William Baber, Kyoto University, Japan
Dr Virgil Hawkins, Osaka University, Japan
KCE & KCAH2024 Conference Programme Committee
Ms Keiko Bang, Bang Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore
Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
Dr Gregory C. Hill, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea
Dr Melina Neophytou, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
Dr Hugh Schuckman, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea
Professor Ki-Sang Song, Korea National University of Education, South Korea
Letters of Welcome
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are very excited to welcome you to the inaugural Korean Conferences on Education (KCE2024) and Arts & Humanities (KCAH2024), the first IAFOR conference in South Korea!
This conference is hosted by IAFOR in partnership with Songdo International City in Incheon, the University of Utah's Asia Campus, the Incheon Global Campus, and the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan, and in affiliation with our global partners. I would also like to thank the Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Tourism Organization for their support.
This conference has been several years in the making, and planning began as we were still emerging from the global pandemic, driven by a proposal from the University of Utah’s Asia Campus’ Dr Hugh Schuckman and Dr Gregory Hill to bring IAFOR to Korea. Since then, we have collaborated with a number of stakeholders internationally to bring this conference into being, in the form of one that brings together the fields of education, the arts, and the humanities. The programme draws on, and is inspired by, the physical and intellectual space and place of South Korea, Songdo/Incheon, and neighbouring Seoul.
I would like to thank the IAFOR Academic Board and advisors, as well as the local programme and organising committee, as well as the various featured and plenary speakers who will address the conference.
IAFOR’s mission is dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness, and promoting international exchange, principally through educational interaction and academic research. This conference will offer great opportunities for such engagement, as we will welcome over 300 academics from 54 countries to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful dialogue. Like our long-running events elsewhere in the world, this event affords an exceptional opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, networking, and facilitating partnerships across national and disciplinary borders.
I encourage your active participation in the event, and look forward to meeting you all.
Warmest regards,
Dr Joseph Haldane Chairman & CEO, The
International Academic Forum (IAFOR)
Professor, European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), United Nations University for Peace
Guest Professor, Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, Japan
Visiting Professor, Doshisha University, Japan
Visiting Professor, The University of Belgrade, Serbia
Honorary Professor, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom
Member, Expert Network, World Economic Forum
Letters of Welcome
Dear Conference Participants,
On behalf of the Utah Asia Campus (UAC), I am delighted to welcome you to the Korean Conference on Education and the Korean Conference on Arts and Humanities. This conference holds special significance for us, as 2024 marks the UAC’s 10th anniversary. We are honored to celebrate this milestone with the first international conference sponsored by our campus.
We are deeply appreciative of the warm working relationship with the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), whose collaboration has been pivotal in bringing this conference to fruition. I would like to extend a special thanks to Joseph Haldane and his team at IAFOR for their steadfast support and partnership throughout the planning process.
The focus of this conference on education and the arts underscores the essential role these disciplines play in shaping societies and fostering global collaboration. We are proud to offer plenary sessions engaging some of the most pressing contemporary issues facing the humanities, a symposium on global citizenship, and a unique meditation workshop led by a Korean monk to provide insight into Korea’s deep pedagogical roots in training the mind.
To further enrich your experience, we have organized several special events, including a tour of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), offering a glimpse into this innovative educational hub, as well as a visit to Bakmun High School to gain insights into local education. We hope these events, in addition to the rich conference programming, will deepen your understanding of Korea and help you forge lasting professional connections. I encourage you to make the most of these opportunities to collaborate, engage, and share knowledge with your peers.
Thank you for being a part of this important conference. We are excited to celebrate this milestone event with you and wish you a productive and inspiring experience.
Sincerely,
Dr Gregory C. Hill Chief Administrative Officer Utah Asia Campus
Become an IAFOR Member
IAFOR provides an enriching personal and professional environment for academics and scholars of all ages and backgrounds to exchange and contribute to interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue that informs and is informed by their own cultural and disciplinary background and experiences. We are able to do this thanks to our extraordinary network of individuals and institutions around the world who support our work and help shape our events globally. We particularly emphasise the nurturing and support for emerging academics from an array of different backgrounds, and aim to provide opportunities for them to seek advice, support and guidance, as well as offering mid-career and more established academics opportunities to forge working relationships beyond their traditional disciplinary ambitions.
In our current world where division and strife are often reinforced and played out in national and local contexts, and political posturing frequently seeks to ostracise and demonise, IAFOR is committed to working across cultural and national borders, and to work to bring people together through dialogue. We believe that mature human interaction and academic and cultural exchange are essential to offering positive versions of the future, where cooperation happens between individuals and institutions who share a commitment to listen, to reach out and bridge divides, and to contribute to good global citizenship, and to making the world a better place.
By becoming a member of IAFOR, you will become part of an extraordinary network and a stakeholder in shaping the IAFOR mission and facilitating international exchange, encouraging intercultural awareness, and promoting interdisciplinary discussion in the hope and expectation of generating and sharing new knowledge. Join us now in this growing global organisation, and help make a difference today.
To learn more about IAFOR membership, please visit:
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Key Statistics
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2. LearningExperiences, Student Learning&LearnerDiversity (22)
3. Literature/LiteraryStudies(15)
4. EducationalPolicy,Leade「ship, Management&Administration(14)
5. ForeignLanguagesEducation&Applied Linguistics(includingESUTESUTEFL) (12)
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1.Indonesia(20%)
2.Philippines(15%)
3.United States (9%)
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4.Japan(6%)
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THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ASIACAMPUS
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Conference Venue: Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31
Songdo ConvensiA
Address: 123 Central Street, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21998, Korea
Yokoso!
October 27 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) Sunday at
a Glance
09:00-16:30 Pre-Conference Cultural Tour of Historic Incheon
Join fellow delegates before the conference for a one-day tour of beautiful and historical Ganghwa Island visiting two of Incheon’s famed cultural assets residing on the island, Jendengsa Temple and Geumpung Brewery. The tour will provide a day full of learning about traditional Buddhist temple life, tasting and crafting Korean spirits, and exploring the island’s autumn blossoms. The tour will be led by the Incheon Tourism Organization.
This optional ticketed event is now sold out.
October 28 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Monday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
09:45-11:30 Pre-conference Campus Tour
Incheon Global Campus
This is a free event open to all registered delegates. This free event is at full capacity.
12:00-13:00 U ndergraduate Poster Presentation Session | Premier A Lobby (2F)
The IAFOR Undergraduate Symposium (IURS) begins at 09:30 today. Please see page 23 for the full IURS Programme.
12:00-13:00 Conference Check-in & Coffee | Premier A Lobby (2F)
13:00-13:10 A nnouncements | Premier A (2F) & Online
13:10-13:40 Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Premier A (2F) & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
Gregory C. Hill, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea
13:45-14:05 Opening Speech | Premier A (2F) & Online
October 28 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Monday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
14:05-14:15 Conference Photograph | Premier A Lobby (2F)
14:15-14:30 Coffee Break | Premier A Lobby (2F)
14:30-15:00 Keynote Presentation | Premier A (2F) & Online Global Citizenship Education for Sustainable Development: Korea's Perspective
Joon Oh, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
15:00-15:15 Q&A Session
15:20-16:20 Panel Presentation | Premier A (2F) & Online Navigating Global Campus Management: Challenges and Innovations
Gregory C. Hill, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea
A rthur H. Lee, The State University of New York Korea, South Korea
Joshua K. Park, George Mason University Korea, South Korea
Hugh Schuckman, University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea (Moderator)
16:30-17:30 Welcome Reception | Premier A Lobby (2F)
October 29 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Tuesday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
10:00-10:30 Conference Check-in & Coffee | Premier A Lobby (2F)
10:30-10:40 A nnouncements
10:45-11:45 Panel Presentation | Premier A (2F) & Online
Korea’s Pivotal Role in the World: Challenges and Opportunities in Leadership
James F. Larson, The State University of New York Korea, South Korea
Brendan M. Howe, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan (Moderator)
11:50-12:50 Forum Discussion | Premier A (2F) & Online
Global Citizenship: Global Leadership in a Fragmenting World
Brendan M. Howe, Ewha Womans University, South Korea (Moderator)
A pipol Sae-Tung, IAFOR, Japan (Moderator)
12:50-14:00 Lunch Break | Premier A Lobby (2F)
October 29 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Tuesday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
14:00-14:25 Keynote Presentation | Premier A (2F) & Online A Translingual Approach to Language Ideologies and World Englishes Jennifer Andrus, University of Utah, United States 14:25-14:35 Q&A Session
14:35-14:50 Coffee Break | Premier A Lobby (2F)
14:50-15:50 Featured Workshop | Premier A (2F) & Online Korean Buddhist Education and Meditation (Meditation Workshop) June Han, JustBe Temple, South Korea
16:00-17:00 Conference Poster Session | Premier A Lobby (2F)
19:00-21:00 Conference Dinner | Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon This is a ticketed event.
October 30 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Wednesday at a Glance
09:30-11:15 Educational Tour | National Museum of World Writing Systems
09:30-11:15 Educational Tour | Bakmun Girls' High School & University of Utah Asia Campus
These are free to all registered delegates. Availability is limited and preregistration is required. S ee page 29 for details
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
11:30-12:30 Conference Check-in & Coffee | Main Entrance Foyer (1F)
12:30-14:10 Onsite Parallel Session 1
Room 105: KCE | Contemporary Development Issues in Higher Education
Room 106: KCE | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Room 107: KCE | Learners' Experiences in Higher Education
Room 108: KCE | Digital Innovations in Education
Room 109: KCAH | Teaching and Learning
Room 110: KCAH | Media, Film and Communication Studies
Room 111: KCE | Intercultural Communication
14:10-14:25 Coffee Break
14:25-15:40 Onsite Parallel Session 2
Room 105: KCE | Comparative Issues in Higher Education
Room 106: KCE | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Room 107: KCE | Language Development & Literacy
Room 108: KCE | Nurturing Creativity & Innovation (Symposium)
Room 109: KCE | Language Learning & Literacy
Room 110: KCAH | Arts - Teaching and Learning the Arts
Room 111: KCE | Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis (Workshop)
October 30 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Wednesday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
15:40-15:55 Coffee Break
15:55-17:35 Onsite Parallel Session 3
Room 105: KCE | Sustainable Development in Higher Education
Room 106: KCE | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Room 107: KCAH | Language, Linguistics
Room 108: KCE | AI in Education
Room 109: KCE | Curriculum Development & Practices in Primary & Secondary Education
Room 110: KCAH | Gender in Film & Literature
Room 111: KCE | Professional Training, Development & Concerns in Education
October 31 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Thursday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
09:00-09:15 Conference Check-in & Coffee | Main Entrance Foyer (1F)
09:15-10:55 Onsite Parallel Session 1
Room 105: KCE | Educational Policy, Leadership, Management & Administration
Room 106: KCAH | Literature/Literary Studies
Room 107: KCAH | Performing Arts Practices
Room 108: KCAH | Political Science, Politics
Room 109: KCE | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Room 110: KCE | Interdisciplinary Education
Room 111: KCE | Challenging & Preserving: Culture, Inter/Multiculturalism & Language
10:55-11:10 Coffee Break
11:10-12:50 Onsite Parallel Session 2
Room 105: KCE | Educational Policy, Leadership, Management & Administration
Room 106: KCE | Literature/Literary Studies
Room 107: KCAH | Cultural Studies in Different Perspectives
Room 108: KCE | Educational Policy, Leadership, Management & Administration
Room 109: KCE | Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Room 110: KCE | Inclusive & Special Education
Room 111: KCE | Counselling, Guidance & Adjustment in Education
12:50-13:50 Lunch Break | Room 102 (1F)
13:50-15:05 Onsite Parallel Session 3
Room 105: KCE | Art Education
Room 106: KCAH | Narration & Communication Studies
Room 107: KCAH | Performing Arts Practices
Room 108: KCAH | Social, Political & Community Agendas
Room 109: KCE | Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Room 110: KCE | Learning Experiences & Practice
Room 111: No Session
October 31 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Thursday at a Glance
Conference Venue: Songdo ConvensiA
15:05-15:20 Coffee Break
15:20-16:35 Onsite Parallel Session 4
Room 105: KCE | Learning Experiences & Education Policy
Room 106: KCAH | Education, Sustainability & Society
Room 107: KCE | Teaching and Learning
Room 108: KCAH | Religion, Spirituality & History
Room 109: KCAH | Arts Practices
Room 110: No Session
Room 111: No Session
16:35-16:45 Onsite Closing Session | Room 111(1F)
November 1 | All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) Friday at
a Glance
Conference Venue: Online via Zoom
09:55-10:00 Message from IAFOR
10:00-11:40 Online Parallel Session 1
Live-Stream Room 1: KCAH | Visual and Performing Arts
Live-Stream Room 2: KCE | Curriculum Design & Development
Live-Stream Room 3: KCAH | Education, Sustainability & Society
11:40-11:50 Break
11:50-13:05 Online Parallel Session 2
Live-Stream Room 1: KCE | Teaching and Learning
Live-Stream Room 2: KCE | Innovative Technologies in Education
Live-Stream Room 3: KCAH | Politics and National Identity
13:05-13:15 Break
13:15-14:30 Online Parallel Session 3
Live-Stream Room 1: KCAH | Cultural Studies
Live-Stream Room 2: KCAH | Education & Sustainability
Live-Stream Room 3: KCE | Social & Emotional Communication and Learning
14:30-14:35 Message from IAFOR
The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS)
The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS), previously the Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS), provides students with a motivating and thought-provoking opportunity to present their research. IURS takes place in a supportive and collegial environment at IAFOR’s renowned international conferences where students can network with other undergraduates and academics from around the world.
We invite all delegates to join us! Come and support the next generation of scholars with your presence and attention, with your great questions and guidance.
See you at the IURS Poster session!
Symposium Schedule | Monday, October 28, 2024
09:30-10:00 Student Participant Check-in | Premier A Lobby (2F)
10:00-10:10 Welcome from IAFOR Chairman | Room 104 (1F) Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
10:10-11:00 Final Briefing Session | Room 104 (1F) Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan & Vice President, IAFOR, Japan
11:00-11:40 Poster Set Up and Practice | Premier A Lobby (2F)
11:40-12:00 Break
12:00-13:00 Poster Presentation Session | Premier A Lobby (2F)
13:00-13:15 Concluding Remarks
Introducing IAFOR’s Conference Themes for 2025-2029
IAFOR’s conference programme provides an essential comparative and contrastive space for people to engage in multidisciplinary research across borders of nation, culture, discipline, and professions. We encourage mixed approaches and methodologies, combining theory and practice between and across the disciplines, and we look to harness the collective intelligence of our International Academic Forum in addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. Through the implementation of new formats in our conference programme over the last year, including Intelligence Briefings, Keynote Interviews, and The Forum, we gathered insights into what has been discussed at the theoretical and policy levels, identify the challenges, and the outlook for best practices in tackling global contemporary issues, which we have identified as the themes for 2025-2029. Our four themes can be seen as standalone themes, but they are also very much in conversation with each other. Themes may be seen as corollaries, complementary, or in opposition/juxtaposition with each other. The themes can be considered as widely as possible and are designed, in keeping with our mission, to encourage ideas across the disciplines.
1.Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Our first theme examines the rapid pace of technological advancements, aided most particularly by those driven by artificial intelligence and its enormous and growing impact in all fields.
2.Humanity and Human Intelligence
Our second theme asks us which principles, values, and attributes we wish to encourage, protect, and nurture and how we accomplish this. Technological advancements constantly ask us to reconsider and reimagine what it means to be human, including questions regarding communication, creativity, inclusivity, ethics, and care.
3.Global Citizenship and Education for Peace
This theme prompts us to consider our existence and coexistence with each other, within our communities and places of belonging, and with peoples of different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, as well as with our environment and our planet. It includes engagement with enormous issues facing us beyond borders, such as peace and human security, climate change, etc.
4.Leadership
The final theme recognises the continuing importance of leadership as a skill, particularly in light of difficult times, where recognising and encouraging best practices in leadership at all levels of society is critical. Encouraging leadership at the government level, in businesses, and within institutions of all sizes represents the engine of change.
Conference Themes in Theory, Policy, and Practice
Many theories are born and initially tested in the academy, informing discussions in the public sphere that influence policy. IAFOR represents a unique combination of engagement emerging from the collaborative efforts of senior policymakers, administrators, and individuals working on the ground or in the field. IAFOR has made this rare combination of equitable theoretical and practical exchanges the standard for our organisation and represents a valuable model for how science should be done.
We will develop conference and institutional programmes and publications around these themes as well as capacity building sessions for our conference programme over the next five years. It is our aim with the implementation of these themes, alongside the implementation and continuing refinement of new formats, to best harness the unique arena IAFOR and its network have built in regards to pressing issues of today and the future.
General Information
Check-in & Information Desk
You will be able to pick up your name badge at the Conference Check-in & Information Desk at the times listed below. If you have any questions or concerns, IAFOR staff and volunteers will happily assist you in any way they can.
Monday, October 28 | 12:00-16:00 - Songdo ConvensiA, Premier A Lobby (2F)
Tuesday, October 29 | 10:00-16:30 - Songdo ConvensiA, Premier A Lobby (2F)
Wednesday, October 30 | 11:30-17:00 - Songdo ConvensiA, Main Entrance Foyer (1F)
Thursday, October 31 | 09:00-16:00 - Songdo ConvensiA, Main Entrance Foyer (1F)
Friday, November 1 | No in-person check-in
Conference Schedule
The full conference schedule (including abstracts) and conference programme are available on the conference website.
Online Sessions
Be sure to join us online on Friday, November 1 for our live-stream presentation sessions.
Conference Survey
Please take a few moments to fill out our conference survey at the end of the conference.
General Information
Name Badges
Wearing your badge is required for entrance to the sessions. You must wear your badge at all times.
Refreshment Breaks
Complimentary coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be available during the scheduled coffee breaks. A light lunch menu will be provided on Tuesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 31, during our full day programme.
Connecting to WiFi
Free WiFi is provided at the conference venue. No password is necessary. Please note that the WiFi is very unreliable so we would strongly suggest that you do not rely on a live connection for your presentation and prepare a personal WiFi or data plan.
Network Name: Free_ConvensiA (connection speed 5Mbps)
Photo/Recording Waiver
Human interaction through networking, and dissemination of this knowledge, is at the core of what IAFOR does as an academic research organisation, conference organiser and publisher. As part of the archiving of the conference event, IAFOR takes photos in and around the conference venue, and uses the photos to document the event. This also includes the filming of certain sessions. We consider this documentation important and it provides evidence of our activities to members, partners and stakeholders all over the world, as well as to current and potential attendees like you. Some of these photos will therefore appear online and in print, including on social media. The above are the legitimate interests of the organisation that we assert under the European Union law on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under this legislation, you have an absolute right to opt out of any photo. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Read our full privacy policy – iafor.org/about/privacy-policy
Conference Networking Events
Conference Cultural Tour | Historic Incheon
Join fellow delegates before the conference for a one-day tour of beautiful and historical Ganghwa Island visiting two of Incheon’s famed cultural assets residing on the island, Jendengsa Temple and Geumpung Brewery. The tour will be led by the Incheon Tourism Organization.
Time & Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 09:00-16:30
Location: Check-in at Songdo ConvensiA South Gate
Ticket Price: $30
This optional ticketed event is now sold out.
Pre-conference Campus Tour
Join us for a free tour of the Incheon Global Campus, offering a closer look at the Korean government’s global education project, its satellite institutions on-site, and their innovative approach to higher education through a curriculum that is truly global. The Incheon Global Campus is a collaborative project established by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Government of Korea in 2012 to establish a global education hub in Korea that nurtures global leaders in a variety of fields. The complex houses satellite ‘extended’ campuses of several international universities, including The University of Utah, The State University of New York, George Mason University, United States; and Ghent University, Belgium.
The aim of the Complex is to provide a Korean hub for international universities, providing a global education for enrolled students that incorporates corresponding curricula seamlessly across the globe; at the Complex, students earn the same degree and take the same curriculum as those at the home campus. Students also divide their time between Incheon and their ‘home campus’ abroad. These are the stipulations institutions housed at the Complex follow, and that allow the Incheon Global Campus to boast itself as ‘the best global education in the world’. The Incheon Global Campus aims to host ten universities on-site in Incheon.
Time & Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 | 09:45-11:30
Location: Check-in at Songdo ConvensiA South Gate
Ticket Price: Free to attend
This free event is at full capacity.
Welcome Reception | Songdo ConvensiA, Premier A Lobby
Join fellow delegates for a drink or two at the conference Welcome Reception. This event provides a great opportunity for delegates to network and get to know each other. The Welcome Reception will be held at the Songdo ConvensiA at the Premier A Lobby.
Time & Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 | 16:30-17:30
Location: Songdo ConvensiA, Premier A Lobby
Ticket Price: Free to attend
Admission is included in the conference registration fee and is only open to registered conference delegates and audience members.
Conference Networking Events
Conference Dinner | Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon
Join us for the conference dinner at Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon. This dinner venue brings Korean tradition to the new, smart city of Songdo, Incheon. Its traditional architecture compliments the hotel restaurant’s international buffet menu, reminiscent of luxury hotel dining of the past while keeping up with the progressive city and the many visitors it serves.
Time & Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 19:00-21:00
Location: Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon
Ticket Price: $80
This is an optional ticketed event, pre-registration is required.
Educational Tour | Bakmun Girls' High School & University of Utah Asia Campus
Interested delegates can opt for an exclusive tour of Bakmun Girls’ High School and the nearby University of Utah Asia Campus.
Established in 1945, Bakmun Girls' High School became a Catholic School under the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. The school has since become well-known as a distinguished Catholic institution in Incheon, employing a learner-centric school environment for its female students. The school often collaborates with the nearby University of Utah Asia Campus on a variety of mentorship programs for high schoolers, including a Journalism Mentorship Program.
The University of Utah Asia Campus is one of the founding institutions of the Incheon Global Campus Through its Asia Campus, the University of Utah actively promotes international education and global connections through its dual-campus model: undergraduate students at the Asia Campus spend their fourth year abroad at the Salt Lake City campus in Utah, United States, while graduate students split their studies between the two campuses evenly.
Time & Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 09:30-11:15
Location: Check-in at Songdo ConvensiA Premier A Lobby
Ticket Price: Free to attend
This is a free event open to all registered delegates, but pre-registration is required.
Educational Tour | National Museum of World Writing Systems
Join us for a free tour of the National Museum of World Writing Systems, offering an exclusive opportunity to explore the museum’s interactive exhibitions of global writing systems past, present, and future. Delegates can peruse the museum’s unique collection together and enjoy multilingual exhibitions centred on the history of written language from around the world. The museum, ocated in the heart of Incheon’s Songdo International Business District, is devoted to housing and interpreting the evolution of writing throughout human history. Opened in 2023, the museum educates the public by curating comparative exhibits of 55 of the world’s most influential writing systems, from ancient cuneiform to Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese characters, and Korea’s own Hangul. The National Writing Museum houses a collection of over 500 artefacts, including the Gutenberg Bible and Korea’s Jikji –the oldest known book printed with movable metal type.
Time & Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 09:30-11:15
Location: Check-in at Songdo ConvensiA Premier A Lobby
Ticket Price: Free to attend
This is a free event open to all registered delegates, but pre-registration is required.
Conference Proceedings
IAFOR Conference Proceedings are Open Access research repositories that act as permanent records of the research generated by IAFOR conferences. The Conference Proceedings are published on the IAFOR Research Archive (papers.iafor.org). All accepted authors who present at the conference may have their full paper published in the online Conference Proceedings. Full text submission is due by Tuesday, December 3, 2024 through the online system. The proceedings will be published on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Certification
Corresponding authors will be able to download Certificates of Presentation for all presenters by logging in to the submission page. Certificates of Presentation will be available from Monday, November 11, 2024. Session Chair certification, Certificates of Attendance, as well as reviewer certification, will be sent out by email in a PDF format after the conference.
Conference Catch-up
All Keynote Presentations and live-streamed sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Conference Catch-up page (video-on-demand) via Vimeo. The catch-up page will be publicly available after the conference until Saturday, November 30, 2024
Pre-recorded Virtual Presentations & Virtual Poster Presentations
A full list of pre-recorded virtual video presentations and virtual poster presentations will be on the conference website during and after the conference. We encourage you to watch these presentations and provide feedback through the video comments.
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Current IAFOR Journal titles include
IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities
IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies (Scopus indexed)
IAFOR Journal of Education (Scopus indexed)
IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship (Scopus indexed)
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Academic Grant & Scholarship Recipients
IAFOR's grants and scholarships programme provides financial support to PhD students and early career academics, with the aim of helping them pursue research excellence and achieve their academic goals through interdisciplinary study and interaction. Our warmest congratulations go to the following scholarship recipients who have been selected to receive grants and scholarships to present their research at the conference.
KCE2024 Scholarship Recipients
Maulida Nur Aziza (Oral Presentation)
83450 | Analyzing Reading Questions in EFL Indonesian Textbook for Grade 8 by Using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
Ms Maulida Nur Aziza is a postgraduate student in the English Language Education Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia.
Hanh Nguyen Ly (Oral Presentation)
82460 | The Practice of Teaching and Learning ESL/EFL Amid the Prevalence of Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Scoping Review
Ms Hanh Nguyen Ly is an ESL/Test-prep instructor who has been involved in many educational sectors, including public universities, high schools, and English language centres.
Ega Asnatasia Maharani (Poster Presentation)
84097 | Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-based Intervention with an Integrated Islamic Psycho-Spiritual for Teachers: A Pilot Study
Ms Ega Asnatasia Maharani is a lecturer in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department at International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.
KCAH2024 Scholarship Recipients
Md. Amir Hossain (Virtual Presentation)
83484 | Women in Morris’s Life and His Literary Realm
Mr Md. Amir Hossain is currently a PhD Research Scholar in English at Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Maria Rhodora Salazar (Poster Presentation)
83933 | The Female Gaze and the Middle-aged Filipino Women’s Reception of Empowered/ Disempowered Women in Korean Television Series
Ms Maria Rhodora Salazar is currently an Assistant Professor at Enderun Colleges in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Evi Selviawati (Oral Presentation)
82365 | Sustaining Tradition: Wayang Klithik Puppetry within Agrarian Community in Gotanjung Village
Ms Evi Selviawati is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Literature Studies with a specialisation in Oral Tradition at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Indonesia, Indonesia.
Groundbreaking Ideas
IAFOR Spring Conference Series in Tokyo
IAFOR Global Fellows 2024/2025
IAFOR is delighted to announce the IAFOR Global Fellows for 2024/2025 as a part of its Global Fellowship Programme initiative. This fellowship programme is a wonderful opportunity for researchers to engage with IAFOR and its international network and collaborate together as fellows themselves to strengthen their research capacity and broaden their connections. In the inaugural 2024/2025 Programme, we proposed a theme of ‘independent voices’ with a focus on East Asian topics, selecting a cohort of upand-coming researchers in the field to contribute to building a broader knowledge within the region where IAFOR operates. The selected fellows have shown their outstanding capacity and commitment to represent independent voices from various perspectives, be it the arts, culture, or politics. Members of the IAFOR community can look forward to engaging with the fellows through upcoming conferences and their publications.
IAFOR Global Fellows will be correspondingly appointed Fellows in the IAFOR Research Centre at Osaka University's School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) for the duration of their Fellowship.
We received a large number of applications and are proud to introduce the five successful fellows for the 2024/2025 cohort as follows:
Hongmin Ahn, South Korea
Hongmin Ahn holds a Master of Theological Studies in Buddhism from Harvard Divinity School and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Bard College, United States. As an interdisciplinary scholar, Hongmin's research focuses on modern transnational Buddhism in Korea and Japan, exploring their history, culture, practices, gender dynamics, and institutions such as clerical marriage and the popularisation of Buddhism through military chaplaincy.
Azusa Iwane, Japan
Azusa Iwane is the vice-project manager and editor at Global News View (GNV), an independent media outlet introducing the Japanese audience to international news overlooked by domestic mainstream media. She conducted a series of field studies in Zambia to better grasp the effective poverty experienced by mining communities with the collaboration of the Dag Hammarskjöld Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, Copperbelt University.
Sheng-Hsiang Lance Peng, Taiwan
With his recent PhD completion from Cambridge University’s Education Faculty, Dr Sheng-Hsiang Lance Peng is an early career research fellow at IAFOR. In his current monster(s) project, Lance uses monstrous perspectives of othering to reimagine narratives from the periphery of Japanese society.
Shuqi Wang, China
Dr Shuqi Wang just earned her doctorate degree from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her research focuses on international relations and foreign policy analysis. She currently explores the historical influences on foreign policy preferences within US alliance systems.
Yanhua Zhou, China
Dr Yanhua Zhou is currently a Professor of Art History at the Research Center for Visual Art, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, China. She is also affiliated as a Professor with the Department of East Asian Studies at University of Arizona, United States. Her research focuses on the issue of art and geographic politics of contemporary art in Asia, global socially engaged art in a transnational context, affective infrastructural studies, and non-human agency in art.
Find out more about the IAFOR Global Fellowship Programme at https://iafor.org/iafor-global-fellowship-programme/
Keynote & Featured Presentations
All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Abstracts appear as originally submitted by the author. Any spelling, grammatical, or typographical errors are those of the author.
Keynote Presentation: Joon Oh
Global Citizenship Education for Sustainable Development: Korea's Perspective
Monday, October 28 | 14:30-15:00 | Premier A & Online
The world today requires stronger and more diverse multilateral cooperation to meet mounting global challenges such as the climate crisis and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and to secure a sustainable future for mankind. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent our commitment to that end, but their implementation is far from being on track. Global citizenship education is becoming a key issue in the UN and the international community at large, not least with its great implications for sustainable development. Why do countries in the world appear to continue to fight for their narrow national interests rather than joining forces together to address the common problems we have in our world? How do the two core elements of global citizenship education – universal values and respect for diversity – fit into the SDGs? How can global citizenship education, as promoted by the UN and UNESCO, help change the mindset of the next generation in prioritising global common good? Answers to these questions are sought from the perspective of South Korea, the country known for its emphasis on education in its process of national development and for the efforts to expand its global role in recent years.
Joon Oh
Joon Oh is an Eminent Scholar Professor of United Nations Studies at Kyung Hee University and a Visiting Professor at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, both located in South Korea. He currently serves as Chair of Save the Children Korea and President of the Korea Council of Children’s Organizations. Professor Oh received his Master’s degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, United States, and a diploma in International and Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom.
Professor Oh is a former diplomat of the Republic of Korea, having served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Korea to the United Nations from 2013 to 2016. During this time, he served as President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and as President of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). He has also served as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Singapore (2010-2013) and Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs in Seoul (2008-2010).
Currently, Professor Oh works with several civil society organisations both in Korea and internationally, including with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and Rehabilitation International (RI). In 2018, he served as an Honorary Ambassador for the Paralympic Winter Games held in Pyeongchang, Korea. His work has received numerous awards, including the Order of Service Merit (1996, 2006), the Global Korea Award (2018), Rehabilitation International's Global Presidential Award (2016), and the Youngsan Diplomat of the Year Award (2014); he also published his first book, For Mica, Who Contemplates Life, in 2015.
Panel Presentation: Gregory C. Hill, Arthur H. Lee, Joshua K. Park, Hugh Schuckman (Moderator)
Navigating Global Campus Management: Challenges and Innovations
Monday, October 28 | 15:20-16:20 | Premier A & Online
Incheon Global Campus (IGC) is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary of hosting five premier universities and research institutes from Europe and the United States on a single campus in Incheon, South Korea. These IGCs have established opportunities for in-person class experiences with instruction in the language of English on-site in Incheon, allowing Korean and international students to learn together from highly qualified university professors and receive undergraduate and graduate degrees from these institutions. This panel discussion features voices from the leadership from four IGC universities: University of Utah Asia Campus, The State University of New York (SUNY) Korea, George Mason University Korea, and Ghent University Global Campus Korea. The leadership from these universities will address key challenges from their experiences, including regulatory compliance, cultural integration, and logistical coordination, while also examining innovative strategies that these institutions are employing to enhance their global presence and learning environments.
Panellists will address the complexities of balancing local autonomy with centralised control, ensuring quality and consistency in educational delivery, and fostering a cohesive campus culture across various locations. They will also highlight successful examples from their own experiences and best practices they have learned along the way. The discussion will also cover the impact of global campus management on student experience. Panellists will discuss questions such as how to support diverse student needs and the best ways to create inclusive environments for both Korean and international students.
The panel hopes to underscore the great potential for global campuses to offer an unparalleled global education experience as well as some of the challenges leadership continue to address in building their institutions.
Gregory C. Hill
Dr Gregory C. Hill is the Chief Administrative Officer and Dean of Faculty at the University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Texas A&M University, United States. His research experience spans the academic, public, and private sectors with interests focusing on public management, policy theory, and immigration policy, of which he has written numerous publications for peer-reviewed journals and presentations at major academic conferences. Also a dedicated baseball enthusiast, Dr Hill has twice presented baseball-related research at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Arthur H. Lee
Dr Arthur H. Lee is a distinguished academic leader and computer scientist currently serving as President of State University of New York, Korea (SUNY Korea) in Incheon, South Korea. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Utah, United States, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, United States. He returned to The University of Utah to pursue his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science in His career spans several prominent academic and research roles, including previous positions as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (Interim) at SUNY Korea, and Chair of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where he also serves as a Research Professor. Before his tenure at SUNY Korea, Dr Lee held the W.M. Keck Chair of Computer Science at Claremont McKenna College, United States, and served in various faculty roles at The University of Utah and Korea University. His early career included significant contributions as a Consulting Research Member at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Dr Lee’s extensive experience in academia and research underscores his commitment to advancing the field of computer science and fostering international collaboration.
Joshua K. Park
Joshua K. Park was recently appointed as the Campus Dean of George Mason University Korea (Mason Korea) this Fall. Prior to joining George Mason, he served as the Dean of SolBridge International School of Business, South Korea, where he was instrumental in the school’s rapid growth and internationalisation. Under his leadership, SolBridge attained AACSB re-accreditation, was featured twice in the AACSB ‘Innovations that Inspire’ spotlight, and became renowned for its diverse student body and innovative programs, drawing nearly 1,300 students from over 80 countries to the school. Dr Park holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, United States, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pomona College, United States. His academic journey is complemented by a diverse range of professional roles, including positions as a strategic advisor and visiting professor at prominent institutions both in Korea and abroad, such as Beijing Foreign Studies University, China, and KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, South Korea.
His experience in public policy, business, negotiation, and debate is reflected in his numerous publications, books, and over 300 seminars and workshops held worldwide. Known for his passion for education and debate, Dr Park has been a leader in the international debate community: he is a board member of the World Schools Debating Championships, Ltd. and served as a Chief Adjudicator at major debate competitions globally. His efforts led to the establishment and advancement of the SolBridge Debate Society, which gained recognition as one of the most accomplished debate teams in Asia. Dr Park brings a unique blend of American educational philosophy and a deep understanding of the Korean academic environment, which he plans on using to guide Mason Korea in its next phase of growth and innovation. He is committed to advancing Mason Korea’s mission of providing top-quality American education, fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing students to thrive in a globalised world.
Hugh Schuckman (Moderator)
Hugh Schuckman serves as an Associate Professor Lecturer in the Writing & Rhetoric Studies department at The University of Utah Asia Campus, South Korea. He earned a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from Columbia University, United States, and later completed a Masters of Theological Studies at Harvard University, United States. Having taught in a variety of countries including Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia, he focused on education at UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and received a PhD in International and Comparative Education. Before joining the faculty at University of Utah, Professor Schuckman taught research writing at Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and The Korea Development Institute of Public Policy and Management in Seoul, South Korea. He currently teaches classes in the departments of Religious Studies, Writing and Rhetoric Studies, and the Honors College at the University of Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South Korea. His research monograph Principles of Zen Training for Educational Settings will be released this November 2024 through Routledge Press.
Panel
Presentation:
James F. Larson, Brendan M. Howe, Joseph Haldane
Korea’s Pivotal Role in the World: Challenges and Opportunities in Leadership
Tuesday, October 29 | 10:45-11:45 | Premier A & Online
As the global political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised and the global community battles natural, humanitarian, and social crises, the world is turning towards a new kind of multilateral cooperation and leadership. Middle powers are repositioning themselves to become pivot states – states that stand in between superpowers and are desired as allies due to their military, economic, technological, or intellectual advantage.
South Korea has been considered the quintessential contemporary ‘Middle Power’, with a great window of opportunity to advance through its ‘niche diplomacy’ and become an influential pivot state while addressing pressing global issues. Due to its strategic geopolitical location in proximity to North Korea, China, and Japan and its alliance with the US, it is in a position to foster global peace and understanding. Technology was a driving force of South Korea’s remarkable socioeconomic development in the 1980s, and the nation remains a technological leader in AI, 5G networks, and green technology. As one of the world’s largest semiconductor suppliers, South Korea can also support sustainable development, stabilise global supply chains and trade, and advocate for climate action. With its experience in refugee crisis management, public health innovations as seen during COVID-19, a top educational system, and strong cultural diplomacy, South Korea has the potential to promote multicultural understanding and global citizenship; especially given its recent activities in The United Nations, the OECD, and the World Economic Forum.
However, South Korea also faces significant challenges that jeopardise its leadership potential. Divided since the end of the Second World War, the security threat posed by North Korea continues to loom over the country. With the lowest birth and replacement rate in the world, an ageing population, a skewed work-life balance, a highly demanding education system, and one of the highest suicide rates in the world, its society’s well-being is severely threatened as well. Political and social unrest are also plaguing this relatively recently transitioned democracy, and gender inequality remains one of the most significant social issues.
In light of the transitioning global landscape and with South Korea’s unique background in mind, what kind of leadership does the world need, and what would Korean leadership look like? The panel will discuss South Korea's potential role amidst great power contestation and global crises, and how it can turn its own domestic challenges into opportunities.
James F. Larson
James F. Larson first experienced Korea as an American Peace Corps Volunteer from 1971 to 1972, teaching English at Kangwon National University in Chuncheon, South Korea. In 1978, he returned to the United States and earned his PhD in Communication at Stanford University. He is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Technology and Society at SUNY Korea, having originally joined SUNY Korea in 2014 serving as Chair of the department for four years, three of which he concurrently served as Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost). He previously taught at the Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy at The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST, South Korea), The National University of Singapore, the University of Washington (United States), Yonsei University (South Korea), and the University of Texas at Austin (United States). From 1995 to 1996, he directed a major executive training program for Korea Mobile Telecom (now SK Telecom) at the University of Colorado Boulder, United States. He then spent fourteen years managing technology and testing activities (all computer-based TOEFL and other CBT in South Korea) as Associate and later Deputy Director of the Fulbright Commission in Seoul. His books include Television's Window on the World: International Affairs Coverage on the U.S. Networks, with H.S. Park (Ablex, 1984), Global Television and the Politics of the Seoul Olympics (Westview Press, 1993), The Telecommunications Revolution in Korea (Oxford University Press, 1995), and Digital Development in Korea: Building an Information Society with Dr Myung Oh (Routledge, 2011). The second edition of Digital Development in Korea was published in 2020 with a new subtitle, ‘Lessons for a Sustainable World’.
Brendan M. Howe
Brendan M. Howe is Dean and Professor of the Graduate School of International Studies, Ewha Womans University, South Korea, where he has also served two terms as Associate Dean and Department Chair. He is also the current President of the Asian Political and International Studies Association, and an Honorary Ambassador of Public Diplomacy and advisor for the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has held visiting professorships and research fellowships at the East-West Center (where he is currently enjoying a second term as a POSCO Visiting Research Fellow (United States), the Freie Universität Berlin (Germany), De La Salle University (Philippines), The University of Sydney (Australia), Korea National Defence University (South Korea), Georgetown University (United States), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Malaysia), and Beijing Foreign Studies University (China).
Educated at the University of Oxford, the University of Kent at Canterbury (United Kingdom), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), and Georgetown University (United States), his ongoing research agendas focus on traditional and non-traditional security in East Asia, human security, middle powers, public diplomacy, post-crisis development, comprehensive peacebuilding, and conflict transformation. He has authored, co-authored, or edited around 100 related publications, including Comprehensive Peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula (Springer, 2023), Society and Democracy in South Korea and Indonesia (Palgrave, 2022), The Niche Diplomacy of Asian Middle Powers (Lexington Books, 2021), UN Governance: Peace and Human Security in Cambodia and Timor-Leste (Springer, 2020), Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development (Routledge, 2018), National Security, State Centricity, and Governance in East Asia (Springer, 2017), Peacekeeping and the Asia-Pacific (Brill, 2016), Democratic Governance in East Asia (Springer, 2015), Post-Conflict Development in East Asia (Ashgate, 2014), and The Protection and Promotion of Human Security in East Asia (Palgrave, 2013).
Joseph Haldane (Moderator)
Joseph Haldane is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of IAFOR. He is responsible for devising strategy, setting policies, forging institutional partnerships, implementing projects, and overseeing the organisation’s business and academic operations, including research, publications, and events.
Dr Haldane holds a PhD from the University of London in 19thcentury French Studies, and has had full-time faculty positions at the University of Paris XII Paris-Est Créteil (France), Sciences Po Paris (France), and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (Japan), as well as visiting positions at the French Press Institute in the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas (France), The School of Journalism at Sciences Po Paris (France), and the School of Journalism at Moscow State University (Russia).
Dr Haldane’s research and teaching is on history, politics, international affairs, and international education, as well as governance and decision making. Since 2015, he has been a Guest Professor at The Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, where he teaches on the postgraduate Global Governance Course, and is Co-Director of the OSIPP-IAFOR Research Centre, an interdisciplinary think tank situated within Osaka University.
A Member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network for Global Governance, Dr Haldane is also a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade (Serbia), a Visiting Professor at the School of Business at Doshisha University (Japan), where he teaches Ethics and Governance on the MBA programme, and a Member of the International Advisory Council of the Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa’s College of Education (United States), collaborating on the development of the Global PhD programme.
Dr Haldane has given invited lectures and presentations to universities and conferences around the world, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and advised universities, NGOs, and governments on issues relating to international education policy, public-private partnerships, and multistakeholder forums. He was the project lead on the 2019 Kansai Resilience Forum, held by the Japanese Government through the Prime Minister’s Office and the Cabinet Office in collaboration with IAFOR.
From 2012 to 2014, Dr Haldane served as Treasurer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Chubu Region) and he is currently a Trustee of the HOPE International Development Agency (Japan). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society in 2012, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2015.
The Forum Global Citizenship: Media and Digital Citizenship
Moderators: Brendan M. Howe and Apipol Sae-tung
Tuesday, October 29 | 11:50-12:50 | Premier A & Online
IAFOR invites all conference delegates to participate in The Forum, an ongoing discussion-style session held during the conference plenaries. The Forum discussion in Korea will centre on the topic of Global Leadership in a Fragmenting World.
In the face of a fragmenting world that endangers international cooperation, citizens worldwide are experiencing the consequences of the international community’s inability to solve issues connected to global security, climate change, the economy, and recent technological advancements. Ongoing wars have shifted power, re-militarised countries, and weakened global trade. While developing countries are starting to speak up for themselves, climate action frameworks such as the SDGs are failing. The cost to combat climate change is rising; meanwhile, frontier technologies are actively disrupting jobs, society, and security.
International organisations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) are advocating for a reevaluation of international cooperation and a subsequent move towards more innovative and inclusive approaches. While the proposed solutions hint towards a new type of multilateral cooperation, the issue of new global leadership required to implement all these ambitious plans and new partnerships is less discussed. Leaders hold power, and not many are eager to relinquish it.
Leaders are found at all levels of sociopolitical organisation, guiding countries through complex international relations, directing the flow of science information, and educating aspiring leaders and citizens within their communities and in one-on-one relationships on an individual level. If new globally oriented approaches, reforms, and plans are required to navigate through turbulent geopolitical times, a new globally oriented leadership must follow.
The Forum in Korea urges delegates to consider ’Global Leadership in a Fragmenting World’, specifically what ‘new’ global leadership looks like in the wake of contemporary crises. Questions posed to participants will include what can your country do to become a global leader? What defines a ‘global’ leader? How can we exercise leadership as students, educators, professionals, and institutional or governmental representatives? How can we prepare young leaders to be global citizens before they can step into the role? Join the conversation and expand upon these topics with us at The Forum.
Keynote Presentation: Jennifer Andrus
A Translingual Approach to Language Ideologies and World Englishes
Tuesday, October 29 | 14:00-14:25 | Premier A & Online
This presentation explores the intricate relationship between language ideology, languaging, World Englishes, and translingualism, drawing on the works of scholars such as Alastair Pennycook and A. S.Canagarajah. It begins by defining language ideology and its implications for social hierarchies and power dynamics, emphasising how beliefs about language influence identity and communication. The concept of World Englishes will also be addressed by discussing the relationship between language ideology and English as an international language, advocating for the recognition of diverse English varieties shaped by local cultures, and emphasising the importance of inclusive language education. Finally, translingualism will be presented as a framework that transcends rigid language boundaries, promoting fluid communication in multicultural contexts. By examining these interconnected frameworks, the presentation underscores the need for an inclusive approach to language that recognizes the legitimacy of diverse linguistic practices, ultimately contributing to a richer understanding of language as a dynamic and evolving phenomenon in a globalised world.
Jennifer Andrus
Jennifer Andrus is Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Studies at the University of Utah, United States, where she teaches courses on rhetorical theory, discourse analysis, legal rhetoric, and gender & rhetoric. Her research for the last two decades has been on domestic violence, law, and law enforcement. A prolific researcher, she has written numerous articles and two books: her first book, Entextualizing Domestic Violence: Language Ideology and Violence Against Women in the Anglo-American Hearsay Principle, was published by Oxford University Press in 2015. Her second book, Narratives of Domestic Violence: Policing Identity and Indexicality, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. Additionally, she has published a number of articles on the discourses involved in circulating and maintaining domestic violence in US society. She is active in presenting her work, and is a member of The Rhetoric Society of America and The American Association of Applied Linguistics, among other scholarly associations. Professor Andrus combines her scholarly interests with real-world investments in a number of ways. She currently serves on a Utah Courts committee and is a founding board member of the charitable foundation, Fight Against Domestic Violence. Professor Andrus also works as a consultant for the Utah Office of Victims of Violent Crimes, is on the new Governor’s Victim Services Commission, and volunteers in other ways. She also gives presentations and talks about domestic violence and other forms of violence against women both internationally and locally in a number of forums.
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Korean Buddhist Education and Meditation (Meditation Workshop)
Tuesday, October 29 | 14:50-15:50 | Premier A & Online
In this workshop, June Han Sunim, a Buddhist monk from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and founder of the JustBe Temple in Seoul, South Korea, will guide participants through the practice of meditation as a tool for cultivating mindfulness in daily life. Drawing from his extensive monastic training and international teaching experience, June Han Sunim will introduce foundational techniques in seated meditation and other traditional education techniques developed by Korean Buddhists. He will emphasise breath awareness and present-moment focus. Participants will explore how these practices can enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection to themselves and others. The workshop is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced meditators, offering practical insights into integrating mindfulness into academic, professional, and personal contexts. Through this session, attendees will experience the ways traditional Korean meditation techniques offer a valuable path towards self-knowledge and insight into their own true nature.
June Han
June Han Sunim (the word ‘Sunim’ is the Korean title for a Buddhist nun or monk) is a Buddhist monk in the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and co-founder of the JustBe Temple in Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea. The temple offers support to international travellers and students seeking to deepen their meditation practice. After earning his degree from Washington University in the United States, he translated the Diamond Sutra and decided to pursue monastic life, undergoing seven years of monastic training at Sudeoksa and Haeinsa Temples.
Following a 1,000-day solo retreat at Yangbaek Temple, June Han Sunim felt called to reconnect with people and moved to Seoul. His journey to monkhood was inspired by encounters with life and death issues during his studies in the United States, and his close relationship with Monks Seongsan and Hyeongak, the latter of which he became a disciple of.
In 2006, he received the Sami ordination at Jikji Temple under the guidance of Monk Nokwon, and in 2011, he took the Nine Precepts at Tongdosa Temple with Monk Gosan as his preceptor. A graduate of Haeinsa Sangha College and Yulwon, he has worked as a teacher at Haeinsa Temple Stay for Foreigners and as a trainee at the Buddhist monks' training centre for about a decade. Currently, he is dedicated to spiritual practice at Yangbaekjeongsa Temple in Yeongju. He also manages a guesthouse-turned-temple that welcomes young people and foreigners, providing a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual growth, following in the footsteps of Monk Seongsan's international missionary efforts.
Introducing the IAFOR Research Centre at Osaka University, Japan
The IAFOR Research Centre (IRC) is a politically independent, international and interdisciplinary think tank based at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), at Japan’s Osaka University, that conducts and facilitates international and interdisciplinary research projects. The main focus is to encourage mutual international and intercultural understanding and cooperation in line with IAFOR’s mission of encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating heightened intercultural awareness, promoting international exchange, and generating and sharing new knowledge. The IRC helps to nurture and capacity build by encouraging students to take part in international conferences and research projects, in line with the Osaka University’s Global 30 commitments from Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
For more information about the IAFOR Research Centre visit: www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/iaforresearchcentre/
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The 5th Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (BAMC2024)
Tokyo
November 25-29, 2024
The 16th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2024)
The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium in Tokyo (IURS Tokyo)
Honolulu
January 03-07, 2025
The 10th IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii (IICE2025)
The 5th IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH2025)
The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium in Hawaii (IURS Hawaii)
Kuala Lumpur
February 21-25, 2025
The 5th Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2025)
Tokyo
March 24-29, 2025
The 11th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2025)
The 15th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2025)
The 11th Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen2025)
Tokyo
May 11-16, 2025
The 16th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2025)
The 15th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2025)
The 16th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2025)
Paris
June 10-14, 2025
The 4th Paris Conference on Education (PCE2025)
The 4th Paris Conference on Arts & Humanities (PCAH2025)
London
July 10-14, 2025
The 13th European Conference on Education (ECE2025)
The 13th European Conference on Arts & Humanities (ECAH2025)
The 5th European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen2025)
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