Chosun University Holds Award Ceremony for 'Famous Book Review Writing Contest'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University recently announced on the 4th that it held the award ceremony for the ‘2020 Academic Year Classic Book Review Writing Contest.’

The book review writing contest, organized for the first time this year by the Writing Center of the Basic Education College at Chosun University, was promoted to strengthen students' reading capabilities and improve their writing skills.

This contest was conducted by selecting and reading one of the books listed as ‘classics’ by Chosun University, including ▲Hamlet ▲Laozi ▲Mokminsimseo ▲The Society of Consumption ▲Pride and Prejudice ▲Homo Deus ▲The Selfish Gene ▲Silent Spring ▲Your Republic of Korea ▲Climate Revenge ▲The Song of the Sword ▲The Analects ▲The Prince ▲Oedipus Rex ▲The Square ▲Civilization Journey of the Silk Road ▲The Politics of Sex ▲The Divine Comedy, and submitting a book review.

Out of a total of 128 applicants, 29 winners were selected, including 3 Grand Prize winners, 5 Excellence Award winners, and 21 Encouragement Award winners to motivate student participation.

The judging panel evaluated the clarity of the author’s intent and theme, while also considering the writer’s own perspective, evaluation, and insight as judging criteria.

However, the contest decided not to award a grand prize this time. Although the candidate works for the grand prize possessed the virtues of a good book review, there were some shortcomings.

The judges commented that each piece had stable composition and development, showed a lively individuality, and presented the theme in a sophisticated manner, but they lacked a unique perspective, were somewhat scattered in their message, or did not demonstrate in-depth exploration, which was regrettable.

The winning works can be viewed in the Writing Center’s resource room on the Chosun University website.

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