2020 PNU Summer School provides international students with an enriching cultural and educational experience through participation Session A from June 30 to July 22 and Session B from July 23 to August 11. 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
June 30 – July 22, 2020
Session A offers 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(or Friday) and interesting cultural activities with a field trips on Friday(Saturday). 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 Ahn, Sungho (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.
Bioengineering for 100 years and beyond
By Lim, Un Gi
The completion of human genome has been dramatically changing the way of our life, for example, cheap and quick analysis of each individual genome and customized medicine. Simultaneously, the advancement of various science and engineering fields accelerates their application on development of bioengineering/biotechnology, that could also affect our life so immensely. This class is to provide the past, present and future of bioengineering/biotechnologies and genomic life sciences. It is intended to help students prepare for 100 year-lasting human life in near future.
The completion of human genome has been dramatically changing the way of our life, for example, cheap and quick analysis of each individual genome and customized medicine. Simultaneously, the advancement of various science and engineering fields accelerates their application on development of bioengineering/biotechnology, that could also affect our life so immensely. This class is to provide the past, present and future of bioengineering/biotechnologies and genomic life sciences. It is intended to help students prepare for 100 year-lasting human life in near future.
Introduction to Hallyu: Contemporary Korean Film, Drama and Popular Culture
By Park, Eun-Jee
This course aims to help students to understand the contemporary Hallyu, especially from the South Korean film, broadcasting and cultural renaissance of the 1990s-2000s to the more recent mega-hits showcasing its versatility in global context. The course will be of interest to anyone concerned with national identity, memory and popular culture and it demonstrates how K-cinema, drama and K-culture reorient our understanding of different cultures and national context.
This course aims to help students to understand the contemporary Hallyu, especially from the South Korean film, broadcasting and cultural renaissance of the 1990s-2000s to the more recent mega-hits showcasing its versatility in global context. The course will be of interest to anyone concerned with national identity, memory and popular culture and it demonstrates how K-cinema, drama and K-culture reorient our understanding of different cultures and national context.
Chemistry Travel in Our Life
By Bae, Myung Nam
This course is designed to provide students who are not majored in chemistry with a basic concept of chemistry. This course is designed to provide students who are not majored in chemistry with a basic concept of chemistry in their livings. This course is essential for modern people living in chemistry to learn chemistry as a culture and to make good use of that knowledge in their lives. It covers the fundamental and interesting contents of chemistry in the fields of matter, air and pollution, water, carbon dioxide and greenhouse effects, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, energy and hydrocarbons, nuclear power, chemistry of life, nutrition, medicines, and feeding the world.
This course is designed to provide students who are not majored in chemistry with a basic concept of chemistry. This course is designed to provide students who are not majored in chemistry with a basic concept of chemistry in their livings. This course is essential for modern people living in chemistry to learn chemistry as a culture and to make good use of that knowledge in their lives. It covers the fundamental and interesting contents of chemistry in the fields of matter, air and pollution, water, carbon dioxide and greenhouse effects, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, energy and hydrocarbons, nuclear power, chemistry of life, nutrition, medicines, and feeding the world.
Amazing 「Korean Cultural & Language Courses」 *Mandatory*
Korean Studies
By PNU International
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture with 4 areas: Understanding Korea culture, Korean language, cultural experiences, field trips. Lectures cover a wide range of cultural contents including history, myth, art and language. Students will gain not only a deep understanding and perspective of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena but also basic and useful skills for Korean language. Furthermore, various kinds of cultural experiences and field trips help understanding of Korean culture as well as amazing memories.
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture with 4 areas: Understanding Korea culture, Korean language, cultural experiences, field trips. Lectures cover a wide range of cultural contents including history, myth, art and language. Students will gain not only a deep understanding and perspective of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena but also basic and useful skills for Korean language. Furthermore, various kinds of cultural experiences and field trips help understanding of Korean culture as well as amazing memories.
SESSION B
July 23 – August 11, 2020
Amazing 「Korean Cultural & Language Courses」 *Mandatory*
Korean Studies
By PNU International
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture with 4 areas: Understanding Korea culture, Korean language, cultural experiences, field trips. Lectures cover a wide range of cultural contents including history, myth, art and language. Students will gain not only a deep understanding and perspective of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena but also basic and useful skills for Korean language. Furthermore, various kinds of cultural experiences and field trips help understanding of Korean culture as well as provide amazing memories.
This course will explore the broad spectrum of Korean culture with 4 areas: Understanding Korea culture, Korean language, cultural experiences, field trips. Lectures cover a wide range of cultural contents including history, myth, art and language. Students will gain not only a deep understanding and perspective of contemporary Korean cultural phenomena but also basic and useful skills for Korean language. Furthermore, various kinds of cultural experiences and field trips help understanding of Korean culture as well as provide amazing memories.
**Korean Studies curriculum**
※Subject to change
| 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 | -Busan to the World ·Gyeongju through History -Tongdosa Temple stay |
·Language classes (Basic/Intermediate) *Level test will be available* |