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Three weeks of Academic Achievement on Korean Culture and Arts The International Summer School (ISS) is a program for learning Korea, focused on its Culture in an international
context, and cultural experience for fostering understanding of Korean Culture and society. Everyday from late June
to early July, Chung-Ang University welcomes students from all over the world to its various courses, mostly
within Korean Culture and Society.
context, and cultural experience for fostering understanding of Korean Culture and society. Everyday from late June
to early July, Chung-Ang University welcomes students from all over the world to its various courses, mostly
within Korean Culture and Society.
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For the past several years many Asian, especially the South East Asian nations have been swept by "Hallyu", the
Korean Cultural Wave. Never before in history has one nation spread its culture to others within so short a period
and with such speed and enthusiasm, all thanks to rapidly developing telecommunication technology. Each year
tens of thousands of visitors from these countries have been streaming into Korea specifically to learn and
personally experience the wonderful culture and customs they were introduced by mass media. Chung-Ang University is particularly proud of this phenomenon, because for the past 80 years it has been forefront in cultivating nation's cultural heritage in traditional music, dance, drama, and other performing arts. Majority of
individuals responsible for the Hallyu are arguably CAU graduates. Chung-Ang University offers an opportunity to a selected group of international students to learn and experience the essence of the Hallyu through three-week summer program. During their short stay, students will have many
opportunities to immerse themselves in the culture and customs, learn its dynamic economy, politics, and
business and people. International students will be participating the summer program with Chung-Ang university
students who register for the program. Together they will form a "buddy" group to learn from each other Hallyu. Chung Ang University is providing our international students with a comfortable and safe housing nearby campus.
It always has been tradition of CAU to provide its many guest international students an excellent care in a small
family-style atmosphere. CAU promises a fun and exciting summer experience to all who come and join our
program. Perhaps, the best of the program is students earn 3 credits to transfer to their respective universities.
Korean Cultural Wave. Never before in history has one nation spread its culture to others within so short a period
and with such speed and enthusiasm, all thanks to rapidly developing telecommunication technology. Each year
tens of thousands of visitors from these countries have been streaming into Korea specifically to learn and
personally experience the wonderful culture and customs they were introduced by mass media. Chung-Ang University is particularly proud of this phenomenon, because for the past 80 years it has been forefront in cultivating nation's cultural heritage in traditional music, dance, drama, and other performing arts. Majority of
individuals responsible for the Hallyu are arguably CAU graduates. Chung-Ang University offers an opportunity to a selected group of international students to learn and experience the essence of the Hallyu through three-week summer program. During their short stay, students will have many
opportunities to immerse themselves in the culture and customs, learn its dynamic economy, politics, and
business and people. International students will be participating the summer program with Chung-Ang university
students who register for the program. Together they will form a "buddy" group to learn from each other Hallyu. Chung Ang University is providing our international students with a comfortable and safe housing nearby campus.
It always has been tradition of CAU to provide its many guest international students an excellent care in a small
family-style atmosphere. CAU promises a fun and exciting summer experience to all who come and join our
program. Perhaps, the best of the program is students earn 3 credits to transfer to their respective universities.
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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM (June 29 - July 17, 2009)
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FIR | SAT | SUN | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Jun | 30-Jun | 01-Jul | 02-Jul | 03-Jul | 04-Jul | 05-July | ||
| Week 1 | 09:00~ 12:00 | Opening Ceremony and OT |
CA 01 Seoul City Tour |
ISP 01 Korean Folklore and Culture |
CA 03 Icheon Ceramics Villege |
ISP 02 Korea¡¯s Economic and Political Development |
CA05 Field Trip to Gyeongju | |
| Campus Tour | ||||||||
| 12:00~ 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||||
| 13:10~ | Watching Korean Movie |
CA 02 Nanta Theater |
CA 04 Nanta Theater | |||||
| 06-Jul | 07-Jul | 08-Jul | 09-Jul | 10-Jul | 11-Jul | 12-Jul | ||
| Week 2 | 09:00~09:50 | ISP 03 Korean Culinary Experience |
CA 06 Folk VillageI |
ISP 07 Korean History |
ISP 07 Hanbok |
ICA 07 DMZ | Free Time | |
| 12:00~13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||||
| 13:10~ | ISP 01 Korean Folklore and Culture |
ISP 06 Asian Calligraphy |
CA 08 Traditional Korean Music and instruments | |||||
| 13-Jul | 14-Jul | 15-Jul | 16-Jul | 17-Jul | 18-Jul | 19-Jul | ||
| Week 3 | 09:00~09:50 | ISP 08 Korean Language |
ISP 10 Temple Life |
CA 10 Blue House |
Free Time |
Graduation Ceremony |
Move Out | |
| 12:00~13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | ||||
| 13:10~ | ISP 09 Traditional Korean Masked Dance |
Free time | Farewell Performance |
Free Time | ||||
ISP=International Summer Program/ CA=Cultural Activities
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Lectures are organized by blocks of topics covering Korean folk culture and its tradition, traditional performing arts and music and Korean society. All lectures are taught in English. Ten 3-hour lectures are given during the three-
week period mostly in the morning.
week period mostly in the morning.

¡á Course Descriptions
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Introduction of various aspects concerning Korean traditional culture. This courses's focus is on the basic elements in Korean folk culture such as village communities, rituals, burial customs, folk religion, folk play, annual customs and festivals. |
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This course deals with how traditional folk religion influenced comtemporary popular belief among common Korean people. Students will find the hidden meanings of shamanism-related practices in Korean daily life. |
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This course invites students to a Korean traditional culinary experience. The lecturer will demonstrate culinary skills first and encourage students to participate in cooking traditional Korean dishes such as Kim-Chi, Korean rice cakes and cookies. |
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This lecture introduces traditional Korean music, musical instruments and its ensemble. Students will have an opportunity to hear traditional music performed by nationally acclaimed CAU student performing group. They will also have a chance to try out different instruments. |
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The goal of this course is to enable students to understand the phonological systems and grammatical characteristics of Korean language. They will be able to read words and even sentences after the course. In addition, this course introduces various aspects of Korean culture related to the Korean language. |
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Asian calligraphy typically uses ink brushes to write letter characters. It is considered an important art in East Asia and the most refined form of East Asian painting. Calligraphy has also influenced ink and wash painting, which is accomplished using similar tools and techniques. Students will have an opportunity to learn how to use ink brushes and write letter characters learning how calligraphy contributes to the development of balanced and temperate state of mind. |
| ISP07 Korean History This course deals with Korean history in context of its relations with other nations. Many foreigners often have misconceptions that Korea has been just within the traditional sphere of Chinese civilization as part of its culture. Students will understand from this course that Korea has had very distinctive culture, history and political and social structures. ISP08 Traditional Korean Architecture By exploring traditional architecture, students will have insight to see Korean culture from a unique point of view. The structure of traditional Korean houses was designed to adapt to four very distinctive seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. Students will also learn what Korea's under-floor heating system is like and its scientific functions. ISP09 Traditional Korean Masked Dance Masked dance called 'Talchum' is a Korean traditional form of dancing. The initiator of a famous masked dance play called 'Songpa Sande' will talk about the origin and the features of the play and then students will be invited to put on a mask and learn how to perform the masked dance. ISP10 Temple Stay Major activities in the program include: attending the Buddhist ceremonial service; Seon(Zen) meditation; tea ceremonies that elevate one's mediative efforts; Buddhist meal with traditional bowls; community work around the temple grounds; informative tours around the temple grounds; forest meditation to maximize oneness with nature; and hikes to nearby hermitages. | |
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Explore Seoul's top visitor attractions on this easy and convenient tour bus. Seoul City Tour Bus departs from Gwanghwamun bus stop and follows a regularly scheduled tour route, major landmark of the city . Buy a one-day tour ticket and get on and off the bus at any stop that is of interest. |
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Students are introduced to Takkyon, Korean traditional marshal art. Student will both see Takkyon as is demonstrated and they will learn basic forms and a few techniques from instructors. |
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Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. You can experience making pottery of your own in there and bring your pottery to your home. |
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Nanta Theater is the permanent home of the first Korean non-verbal performance called 'Nanta'. Nanta is a hybrid artwork, a combination of traditional Korean folk performance called 'Samulnori' and western form of performance. |
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As the capital of the Silla Kingdom for almost a thousand years, Gyeongju preserves vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritages. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, the Gyeongju Historical District has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. |
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In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of the past generations have been carefully preserved, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty can be seen. |
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DMZ is a buffer zone to prevent an armed conflict after the armistice agreement. There is some restrictions on troops staying, weapon disposition, and military installation in DMZ. You can experience the reality of divided two Koreans in DMZ. CA8 EXPERIENCE WEARING HANBOK (TRADITIONAL KOREAN COSTUME) Hanbok means literally "Korean dress," the traditional clothing that Koreans have worn through the ages. Koreans now wear Western clothing for business and traditional Korean costumes during rituals and festive occasions. You can have chance to experience all kinds of Hanbok which Chung-Ang clothing and textiles majoring students has made. |
















