Events & Discussions

E V E N T S

Sept. 19 - Korean festival of Chuseok For more information see Korea Be Inspired  Watch this page for more information on possible ways to note the day at SJSU.

Oct. 2 at 4 pm MLK Library Rm 255/257"Faculty Insights after Traveling in North Korea" by Profs. Andy Wood & David Terry, Communication Studies. Go behind the scenes with these two SJSU professors who recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Korea, attending the Arirang Mass Games, visiting schools, farms, and factories around Pyongyang, and exploring rhetoric and performance in the "Hermit Kingdom". The presentation includes video, photography, memorabilia, storytelling, analysis, and conversation.

Oct. 16 at 4 pm MLK Library Rm 255/257 “Learn about LINK: Liberty In North Korea, A Grassroot Organization” Co-sponsored with MOSAIC and Peer Partners. Representatives of this outreach group who helped people like Shin Dong-hyuk will be on campus to share more about their vision and activities.

 Nov. 7 at 4 pm SU Ballroom“Blaine Harden: Journalist and Author of Escape from Camp 14.” Hear about his research in person, ask questions, bring your book and get it signed!

Be sure to check back for further updates or developments on SJSU Campus Reading Program activities for Fall 2013.

 

 

Schedule of Discussions in Clark Hall 100H
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 Aug 28  Wed  12-1 pm
 Aug 29  Thur  2-3 pm
 Sept 5  Thur  12-1 pm
 Sept 16  Mon  12-1 pm
 Sept 24  Tues  3-4 pm
 Oct 2  Wed  1-2 pm
 Oct 10  Thur  3-4 pm
 Oct 16  Wed  12-1 pm
 Nov 4  Mon  12-1 pm
 Nov 12  Tues  1-2 pm
 Dec 2  Mon  2-3 pm


Excerpt of Discussion Questions
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  1. After reading this book, how do you feel about how it handles violence? 

  2. The Introduction is titled “Never Heard the Word Love.” Assess the camp culture Shin was raised in. 

  3. As you work your way through the book, how do you feel about Shin? 

  4. What did you know about North Korea before you read this book? 

  5. What are recent and current events in North Korea as covered in the media? 

  6. Is torture ever necessary? If so, when?