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2025 Summer Research Program

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Engage in a formal research project over the summer break with the UQ Summer Research Program.

The UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students wishing to gain experience working alongside a researcher in a formal research environment in their area of interest at UQ.

Each project will be offered for a period of six (6) weeks between 13 January to 21 February 2025

Successful applicants will receive a $3,000 grant.

Participation is open to undergraduate (including honours) and master by coursework students who are currently enrolled and will remain at UQ for the entirety of the research program.

Applications have now closed.

Check out some testimonials from previous scholars.

 

 

  1. Discourse analysis of regional dialects in Korean: Preserving cultural identities
  2. Los latidos de la memoria (The heartbeat of memory): Memory and postmemory in microbiographies of victims of Chilean state terrorism.
  3. Crisis communication in public health
  4. Testimonies of enforced disappearances and torture from Aceh, Indonesia (1976–2005)
  5. The investigation of environmental discourse and ruling ideologies in the school textbooks in North and South.
  1. ‘Talking families into being’: Exploring family discourse in Australia
  2. More than Frills and Ribbons: Japanese Children’s Literature
  3. Potential impact of learner background factors on their communication in a second language - Part 5
  4. Computational Approaches To Complement Conversation Analysis
  5. Role of linguistic and extra-linguistic factors in the development of narrative skills in Russian-English bilingual children

1. Discourse analysis of regional dialects in Korean: Preserving cultural identities

Project title: 

Discourse analysis of regional dialects in Korean: Preserving cultural identities 

Hours of engagement & delivery mode

  • 6 weeks (13 Jan – 21 Feb 2025); 24 hours per week 
  • The project will be offered through a hybrid arrangement of on-site and online meetings. 

Description:

This research project aims to explore the diversity of discourse patterns and strategies in Korean regional dialects. The study will analyse discourse data from different South Korean regions, including Seoul, Gyeongsangdo, Jeollado and Chugcheongdo, focusing on how speakers differ in their discourse strategies such as greetings, discussions, compliments and expressions of regret. By examining these differences, the research seeks to challenge common beliefs about regional dialects and provide insights into the linguistic and cultural legacy of Korea. Ultimately, the study aims to foster greater understanding and appreciation of regional dialects, promote communication across dialects and contribute to efforts to preserve Korea's diverse linguistic heritage. 

Expected learning outcomes and deliverables:

Students participating in this project will gain research skills in discourse analysis including data collection and analysis. They will have opportunity to learn relevant theories and concepts in pragmatics, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, so they can develop their own research topics based on the knowledge gained from this project.  

Suitable for:

This project is open to applications from any UQ enrolled students with high proficiency in the Korean language and an interest in socio-cultural understanding of languages.  

Primary Supervisor:

 

Dr Narah Lee

Further info:

Please contact Dr Narah Lee via narah.lee@uq.edu.au to discuss the project prior to submitting your application.