4th WAHS Essay and Article Contest

The 4th WAHS Student Essay and Article Contest

• Theme: What is "Han" in Hallyu? Or What is "K" in K-pop/K-drama/K-culture?

• Article/Paper/Essay Format: Max. 6,000 words

• Deadline: Aug. 31, 2016 (Korean Standard Time)

• Notification of Winners: Sep. 09, 2016

• Contest Eligibility: Essays (Undergraduate and Graduate Students); Research Papers (Graduate Students)

• Organized by: World Association for Hallyu Studies

Call for Essays and Papers

1. The World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS) is a new scholarly and practitioners' organization that is striving to be the center of research that intends to bridge Hallyu and Hallyu Studies on a global scale. We invite student essays and research papers for presentation, if selected, at the 4th Congress of World Association for Hallyu Studies to be held in Oxford, England from Sep.26~28, 2016.

2. All essays and papers must be written in English. The translation of original essays and papers into English by professional translators is acceptable at the submission of original essays and papers, along with the public notarized seals and signatures.

Prizes

1. Essay

   Grand Prize	US$1,000 + Prize Certificate
   1st Prize	US$700 + Prize Certificate
   2nd Prize	US$500 + Prize Certificate

2. Research Paper

Grand Prize	Economy class round trip tickets to and from London during the 4th Congress of World Association for Hallyu Studies + room and board + Prize Certificate
1st Prize	Economy class round trip tickets to and from London during the 4th Congress of World Association for Hallyu Studies + room and board + Prize Certificate
2nd Prize	Economy class round trip tickets to and from London during the 4th Congress of World Association for Hallyu Studies + room and board + Prize Certificate