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Korean Literature Essay Contest 2019

Organized by: The George Washington University Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS)
Sponsored by: Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI)

The Korean Literature Essay Contest 2019 is open to all graduate and undergraduate students attending schools within the DC metropolitan area. Participants will read an English translated Korean novel Recitation and submit a critical essay.
The application deadline is May 24, 2019, or until the maximum number of applications is reached. The applicants could work on the critical essay during the summer and submit their essay by August 16, 2019. Any Students interested in learning more about Korean literature and culture are encouraged to apply.


Application deadline: May 24, 2019
Submission deadline: August 16, 2019

Reading: Recitation by Bae Suah
Essay Requirement: A 1,200-word critical essay in English
Essay Guideline: See the detailed guideline
Eligible Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in colleges/universities in Washington, D.C., metropolitan area

Prizes
- First Place (1): Samsung Notebook Pro 9
- Second Place (1): Samsung Galaxy S10
- Third Place (2): Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

Any questions regarding the Essay Contest should be directed to gwiks@gwu.edu