[KS] Penn-in-Seoul Summer Program
G. Cameron Hurst
gchurst at sas.upenn.edu
Mon Mar 1 14:42:51 EST 2004
KOREA 2004
Penn-in-Seoul
June 18 - August 16, 2004
The Politics and Economics Program
An Integrated Experience in Korean History, Politics, Economics and Business
June 18 - August 16 (Academic Program: June 18 - July 16 ;
Internships: July 19 - August 17
The Penn-in-Seoul program has been bringing students to Korea
in the summer since 1992. The schedule provides the student with a
rigorous program of academic study, government briefings on
contemporary political and economic issues, and internship
opportunities in Korean businesses and multinational corporations.
Students are required to take two courses: A history course, "The
Korean War: The Forgotten War of the Twentieth Century," and a
political science course, "Politics and Economics of Korea," will be
offered (Note: An alternative history course, Korean and Japan in the
Twentieth Century may be offered in lieu of the Korean War course
depending on host university needs). Students who receive
internships are placed in consideration of their performance in the
academic program and in terms of their contributions to the program's
activities. In addition, the itinerary includes field trips to
important Korean cultural and historic sites, in addition to
briefings with government, business, and military organizations.
While we cannot guarantee an internship, which is in part a
function of the student's experience and academic preparation, we
have an almost perfect placement record. Internship placements in
the past have included jobs at Samjong/KPMG Consulting, Booz-Allen,
Hamilton, ST Corporation, SL Investments, Global Enterprises,
Samsung, LG, Kumho, Asiana Airlines, Samchang Corporation, Poongsan
Corporation, Anam Electric, Korea Life and Marine Insurance, Kama
Entertainment, UNESCO, Motorola, VISA International, among others.
Participating firms change each year. For students who do not
qualify for an internship we will assist them in locating a placement
as English teachers for the duration of the summer. Some students
may prefer to use this time for sightseeing and additional excursions
to Japan or China.
Although courses will be taught in English, some internships
will require knowledge of Korean. All students who participate in
the program who do not speak Korean will be encouraged to complete a
brief pre-departure "Survival Korean" language course. Students may
be able to extend their internships through negotiations with the
internship host. Some firms will require an additional week.
For more details concerning the venue for this year's
program, contact the Director, Dr. Frank Plantan.
The Language and Society Program
For students interested in learning the Korean language, who
have an interest in second language learning and teaching, and who
would like the opportunity to teach English abroad, we are offering
for the first time a second track in the Penn-in-Seoul Program. In
conjunction with Korea's leading center for the teaching of English
at Sookmyung University, Penn-in-Seoul will offer a course in Korean
language, a course in the Teaching of English as a Second Language
(TESOL), and a paid internship experience teaching English in a
Korean school or language academy.
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Frank Plantan, Director, Penn-in-Seoul; Associate Director,
International Relations Program, University of Pennsylvnia. (215)
898-0452.
Dr. G. Cameron Hurst, Professor of History, Director of the Center
for East Asian Studies
Course Guide
Politics and Economics track:
AMES 391: KOREA: REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN WAR
This course, cross-listed between AMES and History, covers the
history of Korean conflict in the broadest sense. It is NOT a simply
a military history, in which we analyze strategy and tactics, and
follow in detail each and every battle. The course will involve
Korean history, examining conditions on the peninsula during the
Japanese occupation from 1910 to 1945, the anticipations of Koreans
as Japan's surrender approached, and internal Korean political
cleavages generated by the occupation. It will also involve some
diplomatic history, as we consider the emerging tensions between the
US and the USSR, the role of the United Nations in the division of
Korea into two nations and the prosecution of the war itself, the
outbreak of the war, and of course, the decision behind the entrance
of the Chinese into the war.
PSCI 298, Politics and Economics of Korea
This course will examine the processes of governance in Korea: in
particular the challenges of democratization, the role of government
in the direction of the economy, political parties and political
participation, and the bureaucratic politics and interactions between
the Blue House, National Assembly, government ministries and
quasi-governmental agencies and think tanks.
Language/TESOL Track:
AMES091: Introductory Korean
EDUCXXX: Introduction to the Teaching of English as a Second Language
An introduction to the theory and practice in language teaching
methodology. This course gives students a familiarity with current
practice in TESOL and opportunities to acquire practical skills in
preparation for an English teaching experience in a Korean classroom
Costs
Tuition:
Housing: Variable costs depending on accommodations during
internship period. Students should budget $50.00 per day for room
and board and incidentals. Of that, we will collect a $300
prepayment on room and board for the period of the academic program
(to be announced). Students will be responsible for their expenses
during the internship period. Typically housing during the
internship period is in a small hotel, two persons to a room at
approximately $25 - $30/person per night. Meals vary according to the
individual student's lifestyle. Some students stay with relatives or
arrange home stays. NOTE: Seoul is one of the five most expensive
cities in the world and price estimates may change due to changes in
the local economy.
Excursions: All non-course related excursions are optional
and are not included in the cost of the program. Costs range from
$24 for the excursion to Panmunjom, to $120 for the weekend mountain
climb at Songni-San National Park. If a trip is scheduled to Japan
or China between the end of the academic program and the start of
internships, a five-day excursion, including airfare, can cost
between $500.00 and $700.00 all inclusive.
All costs but for tuition should be considered reasonable
estimates. More accurate estimates will be provided sometime in
March.
International travel: Round-trip airfare between the United
States and Korea are the student's responsibility. Occasionally we
can arrange a group discount if a sufficient number of students
travel together.
Application:
The application deadline is March ??, 2003. All applications
must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $60 fee and a resume. The
Director may require and interview or submission of an essay in
addition to the Summer Abroad application form. On admission, a
nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place. This will be
credited toward the final cost of the program.
For further information contact:
Dr. Frank Plantan,
Director, Penn-in-Seoul
International Relations Program
3809 Walnut St.
Phila., PA 19104-3406
(215) 898-0452
Email: fplantan at sas.upenn.edu
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G. CAMERON HURST III
Professor, Japanese and Korean Studies
Chair, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies 215-898-7466
Director, Center for East Asian Studies 215-573-4203
641 Williams Hall/6305
UPenn
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
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