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● The 160th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad
● Textbook Seminar for Educators of Kazakhstan
● Visit from American Educators
● Textbook Seminar for Educators of the UK
● Textbook Seminar for Educators of Kazakhstan
● Visit from American Educators
● Textbook Seminar for Educators of the UK
The 160th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad
The 160th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad was held in the second floor meeting room of AKS’s Culture Center at 10:00 am on Friday, June 7, 2019. At this colloquium, recipients of the 2019 AKS Fellowship presented research they had done while in Korea. Professor Chengqin Zhao (Qingdao University, China) presented “A Study on Borrowed Vocabulary in Translations of Chinese Novels in Manuscripts from Nakseonjae,” and Dr. Pavel Em (Leiden University, The Netherlands) presented “Demographic Profile of Koreas Shrinking Cities: Do They Have a Chance to Survive?”
Professor Zhao explained that it is easy to find cases in which Chinese words were temporarily borrowed during the translation process of Chinese novels in the 18th and 19th century manuscripts from Nakseonjae. Professor Zhao explained the meanings of temporary language and borrowing. Professor Zhao used newly-formed words with Chinese roots to describe the phonemes, forms, and semantics of the Chinese roots.
Dr. Pavel Em researched the demographic outline of Korea’s “Shrinking Cities” during his time in Korea. In this presentation, Dr. Em discussed several topics by explaining the current situation of Korea’s shrinking cities and describing population indicators and statistical data of specific regions. The colloquium was enhanced by the attendance of interested researchers and students.
Professor Zhao explained that it is easy to find cases in which Chinese words were temporarily borrowed during the translation process of Chinese novels in the 18th and 19th century manuscripts from Nakseonjae. Professor Zhao explained the meanings of temporary language and borrowing. Professor Zhao used newly-formed words with Chinese roots to describe the phonemes, forms, and semantics of the Chinese roots.
Dr. Pavel Em researched the demographic outline of Korea’s “Shrinking Cities” during his time in Korea. In this presentation, Dr. Em discussed several topics by explaining the current situation of Korea’s shrinking cities and describing population indicators and statistical data of specific regions. The colloquium was enhanced by the attendance of interested researchers and students.
Youngmi Kang, Division for the Promotion of Korean Studies Abroad
Textbook Seminar for Educators of Kazakhstan
AKS’s Division of the Understanding Korea Project in the Center for International Affairs hosted the “Textbook Seminar for Educators of Kazakhstan” over 7 days from June 16 (Sunday) through June 22 (Saturday), 2019. Six guests from Kazakhstan participated in the program, including the Director, Deputy Director, Director of Secondary Education, Director of Higher Education, and Senior Research Fellow from Uchebnik, a textbook center under the Ministry of Education and Science. A professor from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University also attended.
The participants met with Korean presenters, including those from AKS’s Division of the Understanding Korea Project, in a textbook seminar. They examined each country’s education and textbook systems and the trends of Korea related material in Kazakhstan’s social studies textbooks. This was an opportunity for all to discuss the future of education in each country and various ways to foster academic and educational cooperation. In addition, we received a very positive response from the Kazakh delegation in regards to correcting and expanding information about Korea in Kazakh textbooks.
In addition, Uchebnik and AKS agreed to sign an MOU to promote educational exchange and to hold regular seminars and academic conferences. They also agreed to cooperate in finding ways to increase academic exchange between the two organizations. Each side committed to working together to include more accurate and abundant content in textbooks during the writing process.
In particular, the Uchebnik delegation were very interested in the lectures on Korean culture, geography, and history. They recognized similarities between the cultures of both Korea and Kazakhstan and commented on various ways to maintain and expand cooperation between the two countries. They also showed an interest in interpreting and approaching Korean history from a unique perspective, expressing great interest in Korea’s position and value in the history of Northeast Asia. They said that the people of Kazakhstan have embraced Korean culture and that there is a very positive attitude regarding the inclusion of Korean culture.
The participants met with Korean presenters, including those from AKS’s Division of the Understanding Korea Project, in a textbook seminar. They examined each country’s education and textbook systems and the trends of Korea related material in Kazakhstan’s social studies textbooks. This was an opportunity for all to discuss the future of education in each country and various ways to foster academic and educational cooperation. In addition, we received a very positive response from the Kazakh delegation in regards to correcting and expanding information about Korea in Kazakh textbooks.
In addition, Uchebnik and AKS agreed to sign an MOU to promote educational exchange and to hold regular seminars and academic conferences. They also agreed to cooperate in finding ways to increase academic exchange between the two organizations. Each side committed to working together to include more accurate and abundant content in textbooks during the writing process.
In particular, the Uchebnik delegation were very interested in the lectures on Korean culture, geography, and history. They recognized similarities between the cultures of both Korea and Kazakhstan and commented on various ways to maintain and expand cooperation between the two countries. They also showed an interest in interpreting and approaching Korean history from a unique perspective, expressing great interest in Korea’s position and value in the history of Northeast Asia. They said that the people of Kazakhstan have embraced Korean culture and that there is a very positive attitude regarding the inclusion of Korean culture.
Through a visit and exploration at Hwaseong in Suwon, the Kazakh delegation experienced the characteristics, efficiency, and beauty of Korean architecture. In addition, they examined the geographical characteristics and economic development of Korea’s second largest city, Busan. A trip to the Seoul Museum of History helped the visitors understand the beauty of Seoul, which has developed as an international city and where traditional and modern culture exist side by side. They experienced traditional culture and historic sites by visiting Seoul’s ancient palaces, Insadong, and Myeongdong.
They visited Bopyeong Middle School and interviewed the principal and faculty members to directly experience the current state of Korean education. They discussed the dynamics and future of Korean education as well as various opinions, application methods, and teaching methods related to Korea’s education system. They also discussed in detail new educational systems that could be used in Kazakhstan as well. The textbook experts from Kazakhstan who participated in this training were very excited about all of the events throughout their visit and gave many compliments regarding the culture, art, economy, and society of Korea. They discussed specific ways to maintain strong relations between Korea and Kazakhstan by working together on many things including textbooks.
They visited Bopyeong Middle School and interviewed the principal and faculty members to directly experience the current state of Korean education. They discussed the dynamics and future of Korean education as well as various opinions, application methods, and teaching methods related to Korea’s education system. They also discussed in detail new educational systems that could be used in Kazakhstan as well. The textbook experts from Kazakhstan who participated in this training were very excited about all of the events throughout their visit and gave many compliments regarding the culture, art, economy, and society of Korea. They discussed specific ways to maintain strong relations between Korea and Kazakhstan by working together on many things including textbooks.
Kihong Chang, Division of Understanding Korea Project
Visit from American Educators
Participants of the 2019 South Korea Study Tour hosted by the East Asian Study Center at Indiana University (EASC) visited AKS on Monday, April 17, 2019, at 10:00 am. The tour was led by Theresa Kang, EASC associate director, and was made up of 13 middle and high school teachers from America.
The study tour was made possible by funding from EASC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The participants visited Korean educational institutes and sites of historical and cultural significance. The goal was to provide the teachers with teaching and learning experiences about Korea to use in their middle and high school history, geography, and social studies classrooms.
As part of this program, they visited AKS and learned about the Academy and the Understanding Korea Project. We also discussed Korea related topics in American classrooms and viewed the exhibit at Jangseogak.
This visit was a good opportunity for the Division of the Understanding Korea Project and EASC at Indiana University to increase mutual exchange. It was also a chance to help American teachers incorporate Korea into their classrooms by providing them with the opportunity to experience Korean history, culture, and progress.
The study tour was made possible by funding from EASC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The participants visited Korean educational institutes and sites of historical and cultural significance. The goal was to provide the teachers with teaching and learning experiences about Korea to use in their middle and high school history, geography, and social studies classrooms.
As part of this program, they visited AKS and learned about the Academy and the Understanding Korea Project. We also discussed Korea related topics in American classrooms and viewed the exhibit at Jangseogak.
This visit was a good opportunity for the Division of the Understanding Korea Project and EASC at Indiana University to increase mutual exchange. It was also a chance to help American teachers incorporate Korea into their classrooms by providing them with the opportunity to experience Korean history, culture, and progress.
Dahee Kim, Division of Understanding Korea Project
Textbook Seminar for Educators of the UK
AKS’s Center for International Affairs hosted the “Textbook Seminar for Educators of the UK” from June 23 (Sunday) through June 29 (Saturday), 2019. Participants of the program included Michael Maddison, vice president and consultant at the British History Association, Aaron Wilkes, history teacher at St. James Academy, and Richard McFahn, history education professor at Sussex University.
At the textbook seminar, the participants met with Korean presenters, including those from AKS. They examined each country’s history education and ways to include education about Korea in British textbooks and educational field. Michael Maddison presented on “Improving the Teaching and Learning of History of the non-Western World, and especially that of Asia and Korea, in English Schools.” Aaron Wilkes presented “The Teaching of World History in English Schools.” Richard McFahn presented “Training English History Teachers.” The Korean presenters included Gyeongin National University of Education professor Sun Joo Kang (“Current Issues and Characteristics of History/World History Curriculum in the Republic of Korea”) and Department of the Understanding Korea Project researcher Jae-Yun Jeong (“Suggestions for Korea-related Contents in English Textbook by Comparing Korean and English History Topics”). Through these presentations, they planned how to improve the Korea related contents in British textbooks and discussed Korea related contents that can be used in the British educational field.
The lecture on Korean Studies consisted of AKS Professor Wan Bom Lee’s “The History of Inter-Korean Relations,” AKS Professor Heon-mok Jung’s “Korean Culture and Daily Life,” and Seoul National University Professor Javier Cha’s “Korean History.” This lecture was an opportunity to learn and discuss about Korea in depth. In addition, the participants had time to appreciate Korea’s independence movement, history, and culture by exploring the Jangseogak archives and exhibition.
At the textbook seminar, the participants met with Korean presenters, including those from AKS. They examined each country’s history education and ways to include education about Korea in British textbooks and educational field. Michael Maddison presented on “Improving the Teaching and Learning of History of the non-Western World, and especially that of Asia and Korea, in English Schools.” Aaron Wilkes presented “The Teaching of World History in English Schools.” Richard McFahn presented “Training English History Teachers.” The Korean presenters included Gyeongin National University of Education professor Sun Joo Kang (“Current Issues and Characteristics of History/World History Curriculum in the Republic of Korea”) and Department of the Understanding Korea Project researcher Jae-Yun Jeong (“Suggestions for Korea-related Contents in English Textbook by Comparing Korean and English History Topics”). Through these presentations, they planned how to improve the Korea related contents in British textbooks and discussed Korea related contents that can be used in the British educational field.
The lecture on Korean Studies consisted of AKS Professor Wan Bom Lee’s “The History of Inter-Korean Relations,” AKS Professor Heon-mok Jung’s “Korean Culture and Daily Life,” and Seoul National University Professor Javier Cha’s “Korean History.” This lecture was an opportunity to learn and discuss about Korea in depth. In addition, the participants had time to appreciate Korea’s independence movement, history, and culture by exploring the Jangseogak archives and exhibition.
They visited Hyundai Motors and several of Korea’s World Heritage sites including Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daeheungwon, and Cheomseongdae. They traveled to the War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. They also viewed a traditional Korean performance. For a week, the participants exchanged information and ideas about Korea as a whole through experiencing Korea’s history, culture, and today’s Korea.
At this program, the British textbook experts expressed a high level of interest in the Division of Understanding Korea Program. They also agreed to cooperate to help increase British students’ interest in Korea and find more ways for them to learn about Korea.
At this program, the British textbook experts expressed a high level of interest in the Division of Understanding Korea Program. They also agreed to cooperate to help increase British students’ interest in Korea and find more ways for them to learn about Korea.
Jaeyun Jeong, Division of Understanding Korea Project
