2019 PNU Summer School provides international students with an enriching cultural and educational experience through participation Session A from 26 June to 23 July and Session B from 25 July to 13 August. Each program consists of academic courses covering diverse subjects and various cultural activities, including field trips. Students can choose one session according to their schedules, preferences and academic goals.
SESSION A
26 June – 23 July, 2019
Session A offers five-week intensive courses on academic subjects(3 credits), Korean Studies(3 credits, Mandatory) includes Korean language, lecture for understanding Korean culture, fun cultural activities and field trips. Session A includes informing academic lectures which are three hours daily from Monday through Thursday and interesting cultural activities with a field trips on Friday. Each of academic lectures carry 3 credits, and participants can choose up to one of academic contents. Official transcripts are issued to students who complete the courses. Courses are graded from A+ to F. Students wishing to transfer credits need to obtain pre-approval from their home universities. Courses may be added to the list below or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Informing and Interesting 「Academic Courses」
Korean Cinema and Filmmaking
By Sungho Ahn (Film Director and Producer)
The course will address modern Korean history through in depth discussions on Korea’s rapid economic development, political history, and cultural milieu. Students will be exposed to the film production process in Korea along with gain an understanding of intended messages in major Korean cinematic works. This course will consist of lectures, screenings, student group presentations, and discussions.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED: Background in filmmaking is not necessary for this course. All filmmaking terms and topics will be introduced and explained as necessary. *Films shown in class
The course will address modern Korean history through in depth discussions on Korea’s rapid economic development, political history, and cultural milieu. Students will be exposed to the film production process in Korea along with gain an understanding of intended messages in major Korean cinematic works. This course will consist of lectures, screenings, student group presentations, and discussions.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED: Background in filmmaking is not necessary for this course. All filmmaking terms and topics will be introduced and explained as necessary. *Films shown in class
Introduction to International Relations: From Donald Trump’s America to South Korea and the oceans
By Andrew Millard
This introductory course is an excellent opportunity for anyone who finds politics boring to learn the basic concepts of international relations in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The course looks at various countries and their leaders around the world and relates how their issues and political decisions affect other regions and countries, as well as you as individuals. We will also take a look at South Korea and see how its location and maritime links have helped it develop. This course takes a fresh look at international relations, making it suitable for anyone with or without political knowledge.
This introductory course is an excellent opportunity for anyone who finds politics boring to learn the basic concepts of international relations in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The course looks at various countries and their leaders around the world and relates how their issues and political decisions affect other regions and countries, as well as you as individuals. We will also take a look at South Korea and see how its location and maritime links have helped it develop. This course takes a fresh look at international relations, making it suitable for anyone with or without political knowledge.
Living the Intentional Life in a Sea of Possibilities
By Derek John Thomas
You can live your dreams. You can be the person you want to be and do the things you want to do. There are many ways to achieve the life you want, and one of those is to live life intentionally. If you know that you are more than just a brain in a body living in the physical world, and if you trust that the universe is a friendly and creative place, you can live the intentional life. This course will help you to discover and practice the mindset to live an intentional life in a sea of possibilities.
You can live your dreams. You can be the person you want to be and do the things you want to do. There are many ways to achieve the life you want, and one of those is to live life intentionally. If you know that you are more than just a brain in a body living in the physical world, and if you trust that the universe is a friendly and creative place, you can live the intentional life. This course will help you to discover and practice the mindset to live an intentional life in a sea of possibilities.
Climate Change
By IBS Center for Climate Physics
This course will introduce students to the mechanisms causing global warming, sea level rise and ocean acidification. It will also provide an introduction into climate monitoring and modeling methods. The students will be engaged in hands-on experiments and they will learn how to conduct their own simple climate model simulations. The class will also provide a platform for general discussions about issues concerning global warming, climate change mitigation, adaptation, global responsibility and the implementation of the Paris agreement.
This course will introduce students to the mechanisms causing global warming, sea level rise and ocean acidification. It will also provide an introduction into climate monitoring and modeling methods. The students will be engaged in hands-on experiments and they will learn how to conduct their own simple climate model simulations. The class will also provide a platform for general discussions about issues concerning global warming, climate change mitigation, adaptation, global responsibility and the implementation of the Paris agreement.
Korean Language Class (Basic)
By PNU International Language Institute (TBA)
This course is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
This course is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
Amazing 「Korean Cultural & Language Courses」 *Mandatory*
Korean Language Class (Basic/Intermediate)
By PNU International Language Institute (TBA)
Basic level is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
Basic level is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
By PNU International Language Institute (TBA)
Intermediate level will allow students to learn how to communicate well in Korean with other Koreans in daily situations. They will gain intermediate-level vocabulary, and understanding of sentence structure and grammar of Korean language. After finishing this course, students will be able to express their thoughts clearly in both writing and speaking.
Intermediate level will allow students to learn how to communicate well in Korean with other Koreans in daily situations. They will gain intermediate-level vocabulary, and understanding of sentence structure and grammar of Korean language. After finishing this course, students will be able to express their thoughts clearly in both writing and speaking.
Understanding Contemporary Korean Culture
By Eundeog Hwang (Pusan National University)
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture. Lectures cover a wide range of Korean cultural topics including history, politics and the economy, religion, literature, leisure and everyday life, and the ‘Korean Wave.’ Students will gain a deep understanding and perspectives of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena.
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture. Lectures cover a wide range of Korean cultural topics including history, politics and the economy, religion, literature, leisure and everyday life, and the ‘Korean Wave.’ Students will gain a deep understanding and perspectives of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena.
SESSION B
25 July – 13 August, 2019
Amazing 「Korean Cultural & Language Courses」 *Mandatory*
Korean Language Class (Basic)
By PNU International Language Institute (TBA)
This course is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
This course is intended to teach Korean language to students who have no prior experience of learning Korean. Students will learn Korean consonants and vowels, and how to pronounce them. Through this class, students will gain the ability to read Korean, and speak basic expressions for daily situations, such as introducing oneself, asking time and place, finding directions, and others.
Korean Language Class (Intermediate)
By PNU International Language Institute (TBA)
This course will allow students to learn how to communicate well in Korean with other Koreans in daily situations. They will gain intermediate-level vocabulary, and understanding of sentence structure and grammar of Korean language. After finishing this course, students will be able to express their thoughts clearly in both writing and speaking.
This course will allow students to learn how to communicate well in Korean with other Koreans in daily situations. They will gain intermediate-level vocabulary, and understanding of sentence structure and grammar of Korean language. After finishing this course, students will be able to express their thoughts clearly in both writing and speaking.
Understanding Contemporary Korean Culture
By Eundeog Hwang (Pusan National University)
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture. Lectures cover a wide range of Korean cultural topics including history, politics and the economy, religion, literature, leisure and everyday life, and the ‘Korean Wave.’ Students will gain a deep understanding and perspectives of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena.
※Subject to change
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture. Lectures cover a wide range of Korean cultural topics including history, politics and the economy, religion, literature, leisure and everyday life, and the ‘Korean Wave.’ Students will gain a deep understanding and perspectives of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena.
| Culture Experience Program | Cultural Education Program | Field Trips | Korean Language Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| ·Cooking Class ·Taekwondo ·K-POP dance ·Traditional Korean Culture (Hanbok, Making ddeok, etc) |
·Understanding Korean Culture from the past to the present | ·North BUSAN -Busan through History ·East BUSAN -Busan to the World ·South BUSAN -Busan by the Sea ·Gyeongju -World Cultural Heritage City |
·Language classes (Basic/Intermediate) *Level test will be available* |