The Academy of Korean Studies is pleased to announce its 2010 AKS Summer Institute for International Students. As an important part of the mission of AKS is to cultivate young leaders who can contribute to the development of Korean studies, the Academy has organized this intensive summer program for those in Korean Studies. The summer program is composed of various components such as special lectures on Korea, intensive readings and discussions in Korean, field trips, excursions, and traditional cultural activities.
Program Period
July 12(Mon) - August 6(Fri), 2010 (4 weeks)
Language of the Program
The program will be conducted in Korean(some lectures in English). Participants ar supposed to possess Korean Language proficiency to understand lectures in Korean.
Qualifications and Application Requirements
1. Undergraduate students of second year or above in Korean studies and/or Undergraduate student of second year above passed Korea related lectures
a) Application Form: You can download the form from our website at
http://www.aks.ac.kr/EngHome.
b) All official university transcripts: Photocopies are not acceptable. Records of all courses must be in Korean or English.
c) (Optional) A copy of the score report for Korean language proficiency
d) The evaluation sheet included in the application form.
e) Letter of Recommendation (1)
※ Letters of recommendation should be submitted in a sealed and signed envelope with application.
* Applicants should initially send these documents by E-mail and subsequently send the original documents by mail no later than March 31.
Period of submission
March 1(Mon) - March 31(Wed), 2010
Applications received after the deadline will be not considered.
Notification of the Acceptance
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance after the center has completed the review of applications. Acceptance letters will be sent to those accepted by April 30(Fri) by e-mail and announced at www.aks.ac.kr/eng_home/main/main.asp.
Financial Support
The Academy of Korean Studies will cover the cost of registration, classes, accommodations, and meals during the program as well as expenses incurred during field trips and excursions. All participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from Korea.
Arrival and Departure
Participants should arrange their travel to arrive and depart Korea within a period of 2 days before and after the program. All participants are expected to arrange their transportation between the AKS and the airport.
Access to AKS facilities
Participants will have access to the facilities of the Academy, including the library, photocopy room and so on.
Contact
Ms. Nansook Jung
Division of International Support for Korean Studies
The Center for International Affairs
The Academy of Korean Studies
110 Haogogae-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 463-791, Republic of Korea
E-mail yojh@aks.ac.kr