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● 2019 AKS International Conference on Korean Studies
● 2019 AKS & NCERT Textbook and Workshop for Educational Cooperation
● 2019 AKS & PEP Textbook Seminar
● 2020 AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies
● 2019 AKS & NCERT Textbook and Workshop for Educational Cooperation
● 2019 AKS & PEP Textbook Seminar
● 2020 AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies
2019 AKS International Conference on Korean Studies
AKS’s Center for International Affairs (CEFIA) hosted the “2019 AKS International Conference on Korean Studies on Thursday, September 19, 2019.
The International Conference on Korean Studies has dealt with Korean studies topics since it was first held in 1979. Korean studies education and research trends in various regions have been covered including North America in 2013; Southeast and Southwest Asia in 2015; Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia in 2017; and Northern and Western Europe and Africa this year.
The conference featured eight presenters including Marion Eggert (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany), Yannick Bruneton (University of Paris 7, France), and Hwang Hee-Young (University of Felix Houphouet Boigny). Each presenter discussed the current situation of Korean studies education and research in their region, shared problems, and sought for solutions. The participants lively discussed ways in which to take Korean studies education and research to the next level by expanding from language-related topics to deeper and more diversified subjects. Furthermore, they discussed directions in which Korean studies must progress for its globalization.
This conference was an opportunity to learn about the detailed status of Korean studies in each region. The contents and discussions of this conference contributed greatly to the direction and future strategy of promoting Korean studies. AKS will continue to make efforts to increase the qualitative and quantitative success of Korean studies abroad.
The International Conference on Korean Studies has dealt with Korean studies topics since it was first held in 1979. Korean studies education and research trends in various regions have been covered including North America in 2013; Southeast and Southwest Asia in 2015; Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia in 2017; and Northern and Western Europe and Africa this year.
The conference featured eight presenters including Marion Eggert (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany), Yannick Bruneton (University of Paris 7, France), and Hwang Hee-Young (University of Felix Houphouet Boigny). Each presenter discussed the current situation of Korean studies education and research in their region, shared problems, and sought for solutions. The participants lively discussed ways in which to take Korean studies education and research to the next level by expanding from language-related topics to deeper and more diversified subjects. Furthermore, they discussed directions in which Korean studies must progress for its globalization.
This conference was an opportunity to learn about the detailed status of Korean studies in each region. The contents and discussions of this conference contributed greatly to the direction and future strategy of promoting Korean studies. AKS will continue to make efforts to increase the qualitative and quantitative success of Korean studies abroad.
Jihee Ryu, Division for the Promotion of Korean Studies Abroad
2019 AKS & NCERT Textbook and Workshop for Educational Cooperation
AKS’s Division of the Understanding Korea Project in the Center for International Affairs invited education experts from India’s National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) to hold a workshop on educational cooperation between the two countries from September 16 (Monday) through September 20 (Friday), 2019.
AKS and NCERT have held education cooperation workshops since signing an MOU in 2017. These workshops promote exchange and cooperation in the areas of “textbooks and curriculum,” “vocational education,” “special education,” “ICT education,” and “physical education.”
As part of the cooperative project on “textbooks and curriculum,” the two organizations plan to jointly publish a textbook on the topic of “Korean and Indian Democracy.” During this workshop, the education experts discussed how to organize the textbook so that students can easily understand the development of democracy in both countries.
AKS and NCERT have held education cooperation workshops since signing an MOU in 2017. These workshops promote exchange and cooperation in the areas of “textbooks and curriculum,” “vocational education,” “special education,” “ICT education,” and “physical education.”
As part of the cooperative project on “textbooks and curriculum,” the two organizations plan to jointly publish a textbook on the topic of “Korean and Indian Democracy.” During this workshop, the education experts discussed how to organize the textbook so that students can easily understand the development of democracy in both countries.
The experts from NCERT visited Asansungsim School to inspect Korea’s special education system. At a meeting with the National Institute of Special Education, they reviewed the implementation of the collaborative projects and discussed future timelines. The also visited the Korea Education and Research Information Service to look at the current status of “digital textbooks” in Korea. They agreed to research collaborative projects that both organization could pursue in the field of “ICT education.”
This workshop helped further solidify the foundation of educational cooperation between both countries. We will continue to work on the production of the collaborative textbook and to discuss other forms of educational cooperation to provide an example of educational cooperation.
This workshop helped further solidify the foundation of educational cooperation between both countries. We will continue to work on the production of the collaborative textbook and to discuss other forms of educational cooperation to provide an example of educational cooperation.
Soyoung Park, Division of Understanding Korea Project
2019 AKS & PEP Textbook Seminar
AKS’s Division of the Understanding Korea Project in the Center for International Affairs hosted the “2019 Academy of Korean Studies & People’s Education Press Textbook Seminar” on Tuesday, September 9, 2019, at AKS.
AKS and People’s Education Press (PEP) have held joint textbook seminars since 2003 to discuss curriculum and education, issues in textbooks, and trends in research in both countries. The seminar alternates locations between Korea and China. This year’s topic was “Textbooks and Ecological Civilization Education,” and the participants examined the way ecology is taught in Korea and China.
The keynote speech, “The Vision and Tasks of the Ecozoic Period,” was given by Kum-sil Kang, executive director of People for Earth. Korean presenters included Professors Jae-yeong Lee (Kongju National University) and Seong-yeong Lee (Cheongju University). They explained how ecology centers and education on ecological civilization are reflected in education. Presenters from PEP included Director Li Jianhong, Associate Director Zhang Junxia, Editor Wu Chengjun, and Managing Editor Jeou Ingkeo. They explained ecology and ecological civilization curriculum in China and presented how this is reflected in textbooks.
AKS and People’s Education Press (PEP) have held joint textbook seminars since 2003 to discuss curriculum and education, issues in textbooks, and trends in research in both countries. The seminar alternates locations between Korea and China. This year’s topic was “Textbooks and Ecological Civilization Education,” and the participants examined the way ecology is taught in Korea and China.
The keynote speech, “The Vision and Tasks of the Ecozoic Period,” was given by Kum-sil Kang, executive director of People for Earth. Korean presenters included Professors Jae-yeong Lee (Kongju National University) and Seong-yeong Lee (Cheongju University). They explained how ecology centers and education on ecological civilization are reflected in education. Presenters from PEP included Director Li Jianhong, Associate Director Zhang Junxia, Editor Wu Chengjun, and Managing Editor Jeou Ingkeo. They explained ecology and ecological civilization curriculum in China and presented how this is reflected in textbooks.
In addition, this seminar included a special session on digital textbooks in Korea and China. PEP Vice President Wang Zhiqing and Director Jin-suk Kim (Future Education Policy Division, Korea Education and Research Information Service) gave presentations on future policy trends and the current situation regarding digital textbooks in Korea and China.
This seminar was an opportunity to realize that ecological education and an ecological outlook are needed to face current ecological dangers. It was also an opportunity for mutual understanding of how the idea of ecological civilization can be strengthened and reflected in education. AKS will continue to collaborate with PEP to develop more advanced research and cooperation.
This seminar was an opportunity to realize that ecological education and an ecological outlook are needed to face current ecological dangers. It was also an opportunity for mutual understanding of how the idea of ecological civilization can be strengthened and reflected in education. AKS will continue to collaborate with PEP to develop more advanced research and cooperation.
Jiyoung Ahn, Division of Understanding Korea Project
2020 AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies
The Academy of Korean Studies runs the “AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies” in order to provide international scholars with an opportunity to carry out their research(dissertation research).
1. Eligibility
Foreign scholars of foreign university (including those who have Korean nationality with permanent residence status in foreign countries) in the humanities and social sciences, who are currently engaged in Korea-related teaching and research activities, are eligible to apply. Also Doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except for their dissertation (i.e., ABD) from institutions outside Korea are eligible. (※ Those who completed their Ph.D. courses at Korean schools or institutions are ineligible for pre-doctoral fellowship)
2. Fellowship Period
The fellowship period should begin within year 2020(from January 1st and December 31st, 2020). The applicants can apply for minimum one month to maximum one year support.
3. Fellowship Grant
1) Airfare : Economy-class round trip airfare(Only offered to overseas awardees)
2) Monthly Stipend : 2,000,000 won
3) Access to the facilities of AKS including the library
4) Up to 50% discount of AKS Guest House charges
4. Required Documents
1) Application form
2) Curriculum Vitae(CV)
3) Certificate of Employment(Registration)
4) Extra Documents for Doctoral Candidate
- Master’s and Doctoral Program Transcript(1 each)
- Certificate of Ph.D. course completion(Document that proves ABD status)
- 2 Reference Letters(1 from Ph.D. dissertation director)
5. Submission : fellowship@aks.ac.kr
6. Application Deadline : All applications must be received by October 18(Friday), 2019.
7. Result Notification : The result of your application will be notified individually in December, 2019.
1. Eligibility
Foreign scholars of foreign university (including those who have Korean nationality with permanent residence status in foreign countries) in the humanities and social sciences, who are currently engaged in Korea-related teaching and research activities, are eligible to apply. Also Doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except for their dissertation (i.e., ABD) from institutions outside Korea are eligible. (※ Those who completed their Ph.D. courses at Korean schools or institutions are ineligible for pre-doctoral fellowship)
2. Fellowship Period
The fellowship period should begin within year 2020(from January 1st and December 31st, 2020). The applicants can apply for minimum one month to maximum one year support.
3. Fellowship Grant
1) Airfare : Economy-class round trip airfare(Only offered to overseas awardees)
2) Monthly Stipend : 2,000,000 won
3) Access to the facilities of AKS including the library
4) Up to 50% discount of AKS Guest House charges
4. Required Documents
1) Application form
2) Curriculum Vitae(CV)
3) Certificate of Employment(Registration)
4) Extra Documents for Doctoral Candidate
- Master’s and Doctoral Program Transcript(1 each)
- Certificate of Ph.D. course completion(Document that proves ABD status)
- 2 Reference Letters(1 from Ph.D. dissertation director)
5. Submission : fellowship@aks.ac.kr
6. Application Deadline : All applications must be received by October 18(Friday), 2019.
7. Result Notification : The result of your application will be notified individually in December, 2019.
