Colonial Flâneur and Fugitive Archives: A Talk by Jooyeon Rhee

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Register and Join via Zoom 

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The University of Georgia welcomes Dr. Jooyeon Rhee, Associate Professor of Asian Studies and Comparative Literature at Penn State University, for a virtual talk titled:

“Colonial Flâneur and Fugitive Archives: Yŏm Sangsŏp’s On the Eve of the Uprising”

Drawing from the figure of the flâneur in European modernist fiction, Dr. Rhee explores the role of this urban observer in colonial contexts through the lens of Korean writer Yŏm Sangsŏp’s novel On the Eve of the Uprising (1922–1924). The talk considers the protagonist as a “colonial flâneur”—an educated male stroller navigating and documenting the colonial city. Through sensorial and detailed descriptions of urban space, this disempowered figure challenges the everyday violence of imperial power and reveals the complex intersections of race, gender, and colonial subjectivity.

By placing Yŏm’s work in conversation with Edgar Allan Poe’s “Man of the Crowd” and Edogawa Rampo’s “The Stalker in the Attic,” Dr. Rhee demonstrates how the figure of the flâneur operates as both fugitive and detective, constructing an alternative archive of colonial modernity.

This event is sponsored by:

• Department of Comparative Literature
• Center for Asian Studies
• Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies
• Willson Center for Humanities and Arts

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Miryong Shim at miryong.shim@uga.edu

COMPASS Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Neelofer Qadir
Title: ‘Kifa Urongo’ Temporalities of Racial Capitalism in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Paradise
Date & Time: April 8, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Journalism 502
Contact: complitgrads@uga.edu

Join us for an engaging and critical lecture by Dr. Neelofer Qadir, who will be discussing Abdulrazak Gurnah’s 1994 historical novel, Paradise. In this talk, Dr. Qadir explores the complex entanglements of unfreedom and the temporalities of racial capitalism through the characterization of “Kifa Urongo,” or “living death”—a term attributed to Yusuf, the novel’s protagonist.

Drawing on the legacies of Arab colonialisms and Indian Ocean financial networks, Dr. Qadir examines how these systems of power underwrote the Eastern African caravan trade and contributed to the historical and ongoing structures of slavery and racial capitalism. This lecture will illuminate the contemporary legacies of these systems and deepen our understanding of their literary representation.

This event is part of the COMPASS Lecture Series

📢 Upcoming Talk: What is Korean Literature? 📚

The Center for Asian Studies and the Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies at the University of Georgia invite you to an engaging lecture by Dr. Bruce Fulton from the University of British Columbia!

🔹 Topic: What is Korean Literature?
 🔹 Speaker: Dr. Bruce Fulton, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia
 🔹 Date: April 7, 2025
 🔹 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
 🔹 Location: MLC 350

📌 Sponsored by:
 ✔️ Center for Asian Studies – University of Georgia
 ✔️ Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies – University of Georgia
 ✔️ Korean Education Center in Atlanta

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Korean literature!

Comparative Literature Pizza Party

Join Us for a Pizza Party! 🍕

The Comparative Literature department invites all Comp Lit students to a Pizza Party as we take on the Spring Semester!

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Joe Brown Lobby

Come enjoy free pizza and connect with your classmates before finals season begins! This is a great opportunity to relax, socialize, and recharge. Don’t miss out on the fun!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

Comparative Literature 4300/6300
Modernism and Postmodernism: Lolita Edition
Fall 2025: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:10 AM – 12:25 PM
Instructor: Dr. Ari Lieberman

Explore the themes of modernism and postmodernism through the lens of one of the most discussed and controversial novels of the 20th century, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. 

No prerequisites required.
Satisfies the Literature Requirement.

🌸 Japanese Cultural Event at UGA! 🌸
Date: April 4, 2:00 PM
Location: Joe Brown Hall Courtyard
In case of rain: Joe Brown Hall Lobby

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Japanese culture and pop culture! Experience an afternoon filled with anime, delicious food, and interactive activities, all designed to introduce students to the vibrant world of Japanese language and culture. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a fan of anime, curious about Japanese traditions, or just looking for a fun afternoon!

🌟 Event Highlights

🗳️ Oshi-Character Election (推し総選挙 / おしそうせんきょ)
Vote for your favorite anime, manga character, or singer in advance!
📱 Scan the QR code to vote online.
The results will be announced at the event, so don’t miss the chance to share your passion for beloved characters!

🍙 Food & Drink

• Taste authentic Japanese snacks!
• Refresh with Green Tea and 麦茶 (Barley Tea).
• DIY: Make your own おにぎり (rice balls).

🎨 Japanese Cultural Experience

• Calligraphy: Get your favorite kanji written just for you!
• Origami experience.
• … and more exciting activities!

Come celebrate with us and immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese language and culture! For more details, follow us on Instagram at @JPNS_UGA.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸🎏🍱

Comparative Literature Courses – Fall 2025

Course Offerings:

UGA Spring Career & Internship Fair

Meet with over 160 Employers to solidify your full-time job of internship plans.

Buses will run to the Classic Center from Chemistry, Physics, Memorial Hall, & the Main Library

Experience the Fun of Japanese Card Games! 

Looking for an exciting way to dive into Japanese culture? Join the Japanese Department on February 13th in MLC 213 for an afternoon of karuta (かるた) and other traditional card games! Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new, this event is perfect for everyone.

Why come?

• Learn while you play!
• Connect with others who share your interest in Japanese culture.
• Enjoy a fun, interactive experience that blends education and entertainment.

Don't miss out—let us know you're interested by filling out this quick form:
https://forms.gle/WFjSXBbQWgVD67DE7

We can't wait to see you there! 

With a sense of pride and joy, the faculty and students of the African Languages, Literatures and Culture Program welcome you to this time of celebration, laughter, and a gentle reminder of the beauty, spirit, and uniqueness that Africa brings to the world. 

There will be free African cuisine prepared by students and faculty, skits, music, and dance. Come join us to learn about African languages, cultures, and literature and meet the students in the program.

Questions and concerns, please email magandad@uga.edu