University of Pennsylvania - Penn-in-Seoul Summer Program Information
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From: "Nicole A. Riley" <nriley@sas.upenn.edu> Date: March 18, 2008 12:53:21 PM EDT To: Nicole Riley <nriley@sas.upenn.edu> Subject: University of Pennsylvania - Penn-in-Seoul Summer Program Information Dear Korean Student Association Leaders, My name is Nicole Riley and I am the Outreach Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for East Asian Studies. I am writing to inform you of Penn-in-Seoul, a two month summer program that allows students to both study and work in Korea. The program will run from June 26-August 20, 2008. Students can earn two course units of credit and will meet with senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, Bank of Korea, Korea Development Institute, or the National Intelligence Service, etc. Students will also take several cultural tours, and end the summer with a month-long, full-time internship. I've included more program information below. I ask that you please forward along this e-mail to members of your group that may be interested in participating in this unique program. Best, Nicole _________ PENN-IN-SEOUL STUDY PROGRAM: JUNE 26 - AUGUST 20, 2008 The Program Located in the fifth-largest city in the world, the Penn-in-Seoul program has been bringing students to Korea since 1992. The program is designed for students interested in East Asia, Korea, international relations, and business. The curriculum provides students with rigorous academic study as well as briefings with government, business and military organizations. Students are required to take a history course, The Korean War and Its Legacies for U.S.–Korean Relations, and a political science course, Politics and Economics of Korea. Although courses are taught in English, non-Korean-speakers are encouraged to complete a pre-departure "Survival Korean" language course. Field trips to important Korean cultural and historic sites are integral to the program. Internships with multinational corporations, government agencies, and think tanks are available for qualified students. While internships are not guaranteed, the program has a near-perfect record of placing students. Students receive internships based on their performance in the academic program, the strength of their résumé, and their contributions to the program’s activities. Some internships require a knowledge of Korean. Participating firms change each year. Past placements have been at Aekyung Corporation, 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 and VISA International, among others. Students may be able to extend internships through negotiations with their internship host. Some firms specifically require that the internship extend beyond the program dates for an additional week. Students who do not qualify for an internship have the option of working as English-teachers; or they may prefer to use this time for sightseeing in Korea and excursions to Japan or China. Curriculum All students are expected to register for both courses. HIST 391: The Korean War and Its Legacies for U.S. –Korean Relations This course covers the history of the Korean War in the broadest sense. The post-war developments of the relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea is reviewed with reference to the broader geopolitical and historical context in Northeast Asia. In the postwar era Korean-Japanese relations, while externally peaceful and cooperative, have not been without their problems. We will look at unresolved issues between the two nations as well and the role the U.S. plays in mediating that relationship. 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. It is NOT a simply a military history, in which we analyze strategy and tactics, and follow in detail each and every battle. (1CU) PSCI 298: Politics and Economics of Korea This course will examine the processes of governance in Korea, in particular the challenges of democratization, political parties and political participation, and the bureaucratic politics and interactions among the Blue House, National Assembly, government ministries and quasi-governmental agencies and think tanks. The role of government planning in economic development, the special place of the Chaebol in the economy, the Asian Financial Crisis’ impact on Korea, and Korea’s economic relationships with China and Japan are also covered. (1 CU) Note for non-Penn students: One CU is generally considered to be equivalent to three semester hours in cases in which Penn coursework is transferred to another institution. Housing and Classroom Space Classroom and meeting space (in addition to library access and computer labs, etc) are provided by the host university. In 2008, this will be Kyung Hee University. If dormitory space is available according to the schedule of the program students will be housed in KHU dorms. If unavailable at the start of the program, alternative hotel housing will be identified and provided (in 2006 the group spent one week at the Co-Op Residence off campus). Students may elect to stay in the dorm or opt for individual housing arrangements during the internship period. Books and Materials Students are expected to purchase the required books and course packs of duplicated readings in advance of arrival in Seoul. Due to the intensive nature of the program, students are expected to have the reading (or a majority of the reading) done in advance of their arrival in Seoul and the start of the program. Faculty Dr. Frank Plantan, International Relations Program, University of Pennsylvania Professor G. Cameron Hurst, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania Financial Information Tuition $5,482 Housing (1-2 months) $930 - 1800 (est.) Program Fee $750 (est.) Travel Variable *All prices listed above are estimates and are subject to change. Students staying on in Korea to engage in internships after coursework is completed will incur additional housing and other charges. NOTE: The exact dates could change and will be announced by the application deadline of April 1. The Korean War course may be changed to Korea and Japan in the 20th Century, depending on the instructor (it will be an International Relations course on Korea or Northeast Asia). For academic and program information contact: Dr. Frank Plantan Associate Director International Relations Program 3809 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104-3406 Phone: 215.898.0452 Email: fplantan@sas.upenn.edu -- Nicole A. Riley Outreach Coordinator Center for East Asian Studies 642 Williams Hall 255 S. 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 p. 215.573.8367 f. 215.573.2561 www.ceas.sas.upenn.edu |
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