Meritocracy, governmental intervention, and academic nepotism
A South Korean academic publishing landscape [The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea]
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4179697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hojung Kim (0000-0003-1428-3665, 26725 Seoul National University , Seoul , South Korea), Seungjoo Baek (0000-0001-9435-9804, Chonnam National University , Gwangju , South Korea), Seul Gi Baek (Chonnam National University), In Chull Jang (0000-0002-6120-7975, 26725 Seoul National University , Seoul , South Korea) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 2024 |
| Issue | 289-290 |
| Pages | 179-186 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of the Sociology of Language (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0165-2516 • E-ISSN: 1613-3668 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/ijsl-2024-0024 |
| OpenAlex | W4404964366 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
While engaging with Klein's (1989. Schreiben oder Lesen, aber nicht beides, oder: Vorschlag zur Wiedereinführung der Keilschrift mittels Hammer und Meißel. Zeitschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Linguistik 74. 116-119) suggestions to control the quantity of publications, this brief paper explores the reasons behind the intense publishing pressure on South Korean scholars and examines the consequences for the development of an academic public sphere. We underscore that the evaluation systems of neoliberal universities, which prioritize quantity and speed, together with a social concern with "fairness," compel researchers to embrace a meritocratic ethos. This is further intensified by the multiple excellence benchmarks set by government research agencies. Moreover, the prevalence of insular academic networks, often formed by individuals from elite backgrounds, restricts the circulation of scholarly work within exclusive groups. Consequently, the academic environment in South Korea struggles to cultivate an academic public sphere that tackles critical issues and encourages productive debates. In response to these challenges, we propose to adopt the principles of the "slow professor" movement, foster collaboration with practitioners, and diversify scholarly genres
Media studies · Meritocracy · Nepotism · Political science · Publishing · Social science · Sociology · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Gender Studies · Gender Studies in Language · Law · Psychology · Translation Studies and Practices
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |