WEBINAR & FILM SERIES

The Gateway Korea Foundation regularly offers webinars and films about Korean culture, society, history, and art, featuring experts in the field from the U.S., Korea, and around the world. These presentations are free and open to the public, with the intent to foster greater understanding of and connection with Korea.

Hi all - we are excited to announce our 2nd installation in the Saint Louis Asian Film Series! Come join us for for an afternoon dedicated to free screenings of several AAPI stories, exploring cultural identity, and discussing Asian representation in media.

Time: Saturday, May 23rd, 12-2pm
Location: Webster University Browning Hall, 8274 Big Bend Blvd
RSVP: RSVP Link!

This event is made possible by the generous support of our community partners. We would like to extend a special thanks to Webster University, STL JACL (Japanese American Citizens League), and GKF (Gateway Korea Foundation) for helping us co-sponsor this event.

The Program
We will be screening a series short films covering Asian and Asian American stories, followed by a panel discussion covering Asian representation in media. Stick around for snacks and refreshments.

Featured Films
AAPI Voices: Oral History Project

  • A series of three short animations directed by Webster University students that bring local AAPI stories and legacies to life.

Nai Nai & Wai Po

  • A heartwarming and humorous documentary following two inseparable grandmothers who remind us that aging doesn't mean losing your spark.

Bao

  • An Oscar-winning Pixar short about a Chinese mother dealing with empty nest syndrome when one of her dumplings comes to life.

Counterfeit Kunkoo

  • A poignant look at the social stigmas and housing challenges faced by a single woman in Mumbai.

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ME NO MORE COME: WHAT MAKES IMMIGRANT ADULT ESL LEARNERS DROP OUT

Dr. Taewoong Kim, Washington University of St. Louis

Moderated by Torin Hovander

October 10, 7:00 PM

This webinar discusses what makes immigrant adult learners stay in or drop out of their ESL classes despite their strong desire to learn. Using the framework of investment (Darvin & Norton, 2015), this study explores the unheard voices of immigrant adult learners regarding their lives and English language learning journey in the US. Based on research conducted with a group of Mexican immigrants to the US, the author proposes that superación, or “self-actualization,” is crucial to understanding the success of adult ESL learners. Learners' decisions to drop out were not hasty or superficial but were based on their active assessments concerning how the class might improve the quality of their lives.

Dr. Kim is a Lecturer in Korean Language in the Department of East Asian Languages and Culture at Washington University in St. Louis.

Torin Hovander is a first generation Korean-American. Torin has a Professional Master of Science in Global and National Security from the University of New Mexico. Torin focused on North Korean domestic policy while attending the University of New Mexico and Dongguk University.

  • Zoom link below

  • Meeting ID: 913 2659 1341

  • Passcode: 053435

JOIN HERE!

GKF webinars are presented by the Gateway Korea Foundation in partnership with the Asian Affairs Center and the Institute of Korean Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia.

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