Zhou Huang Graduate Program, Teaching Assistant Zhou Huang is a PhD student in Comparative Literature at the University of Georgia. He holds a BA from South Central Minzu University in China and an MA from the University of Göttingen in Germany. His research focuses on Victorian literature, travel writing, and transnational encounters between Europe and China, with interests in feminism, spatial studies, and medical humanities. Read more about Zhou Huang
Yao Li Graduate Program, Chinese Language Teaching Assistant Yao Li is a Ph.D. student in Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies at the University of Georgia. She holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics, both from Beijing Language and Culture University. Before joining UGA, she worked first as a professional editor in higher education and later as a language instructor at U.S. colleges. As a Taoist, she follows the flow of her heart; as a Rotten Girl, she is committed to understanding herself and her community more deeply. These paths have led her to the fields of women’s and gender studies, transnational feminism, and global Asian feminisms. In her leisure time, she enjoys walking in nature, strength training, baking, and astrology. Read more about Yao Li
Leeseul Park Lecturer Korean Language Coordinator Dr. Leeseul Park holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) and has teaching experience across all proficiency levels, including advanced curriculum development using immersive virtual reality. Her academic background also includes an M.A. in Second Language Studies from UHM and a B.A. in Political Science from Chuo University in Japan, which informs her multilingual and multicultural approach to both research and teaching. As a Korean language educator and researcher, Dr. Park has expertise in Korean linguistics, second language acquisition, language assessment, and critical pedagogy. She is particularly interested in instructional materials development and technology-enhanced language teaching. Her recent projects examine how vocabulary breadth contributes to speaking and writing proficiency using CAF (complexity, accuracy, fluency) measures, and how assessment tools can better capture these dimensions in L2 Korean. Dr. Park’s teaching philosophy centers on communicative, task-based learning that empowers students to engage with language in real-world, meaningful contexts. She designs content-based courses that integrate authentic materials and immersive technologies to promote critical thinking, learner autonomy, and meaningful engagement with Korean language and culture. Committed to innovative teaching and inclusive language education, she actively contributes to curricular design, the integration of technology, and assessment in Korean language classrooms. Read more about Leeseul Park
Colonial Flâneur and Fugitive Archives: A Talk by Jooyeon Rhee Sunday, May 18 2025, 2 - 3pm Zoom Type of Event: Lecture Colonial Flâneur and Fugitive Archives: A Talk by Jooyeon Rhee Date: Friday, April 18, 2025Time: 2:00 PM ESTLocation: Online (via Zoom)Register and Join via Zoom https://shorturl.at/ykyc5 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 Read more about Colonial Flâneur and Fugitive Archives: A Talk by Jooyeon Rhee Jooyeon Rhee
COMPASS Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Neelofer Qadir Tuesday, April 8 2025, 3 - 5pm Journalism 502 Type of Event: Lecture COMPASS Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Neelofer QadirTitle: ‘Kifa Urongo’ Temporalities of Racial Capitalism in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s ParadiseDate & Time: April 8, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: Journalism 502Contact: 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 Read more about COMPASS Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Neelofer Qadir Dr. Neelofer Qadir
Upcoming Talk: What is Korean Literature? Monday, April 7 2025, 2 - 3pm MLC 350 Type of Event: Lecture 📢 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! Read more about Upcoming Talk: What is Korean Literature? Dr. Bruce Fulton Department of Asian Studies University of British Columbia
Comparative Literature Pizza Party Saturday, March 15 2025, 3 - 5pm Joe Brown Lobby Type of Event: Jamboree 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! 🎉 Read more about Comparative Literature Pizza Party
Comparative Literature 4300/6300 Modernism and Postmodernism: Lolita Edition Comparative Literature 4300/6300Modernism and Postmodernism: Lolita EditionFall 2025: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:10 AM – 12:25 PMInstructor: 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. Read more about Comparative Literature 4300/6300 Modernism and Postmodernism: Lolita Edition
Japanese Cultural Event Friday, April 4 2025, 2 - 4pm Joe Brown Hall Courtyard Type of Event: Jamboree 🌸 Japanese Cultural Event at UGA! 🌸Date: April 4, 2:00 PMLocation: Joe Brown Hall CourtyardIn 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! 🌸🎏🍱 Read more about Japanese Cultural Event
