Infusing Korean Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum

peter hershock Announcement
Location
Hawaii, United States
Subject Fields
Art, Art History & Visual Studies, Korean History / Studies, Literature, Religious Studies and Theology

This multidisciplinary, two-week faculty development program will offer undergraduate educators opportunities to interact with leading Korean studies experts in an intensive program of lectures, discussions, film screenings, and cultural events. The program is designed to assist institutional teams and individual faculty members develop course curricula and strategies for Asian studies program development. The first week of the program will include sessions on premodern Korean history, religion, literature and visual culture. The second week will address 20th and 21st century Korean history, economics, politics and popular culture. Team applications of 2-3 faculty members are particularly welcomed. Participants will receive a travel stipend of $400 and lodging in the East-West Center faculty guesthouse. Participant home institutions are asked to cover remaining travel costs and a program fee of $150.

Application deadline: March 10, 2017.

Contact Information

Dr. Peter D. Hershock, Director

Asian Studies Development Program

East-West Center

1601 East-West Road

Honolulu, HI  96848-1601

808-944-7757; 808-944-7070 (fax)

Contact Email
hershocp@eastwestcenter.org