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Global Academy for Future Civilizations

Kyung Hee University

26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-701, Korea

Phone 82-2-961-0995~6 Fax 82-2-961-0997

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2015Global Collaborative Summer Program Humanity, Civilization & Global Governance

Contents

Welcome ························································································ 03

Kyung Hee University at a Glance ················································ 04

Mission Statement ········································································ 06

Academic Overview ······································································· 08

Courses Offered ············································································ 10

Experience of Korea and East Asia ·············································· 22

Academic Calendar ······································································ 24

Application ····················································································· 25

Scholarships·················································································· 26

Tuition and Fees ············································································ 28

About Korea ··················································································· 30

Accommodation ············································································ 34

Student Services ··········································································· 35

FAQs ······························································································· 36

Towards Global Eminence

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The Global Collaborative Summer Program was established through an institutional agreement

between Kyung Hee University and University of Pennsylvania, which was later joined by other

prestigious universities as well as international organizations such as the United Nations and

Conference of NGOs(CoNGO).

Under the theme “Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance,” the Global Collaborative

Summer Program seeks to promote a better understanding of the East Asian region and the world,

in tandem with the current quests for “world peace” and “global common good.” It also aims

to provide a new paradigm of higher education for the emerging global agenda by consciously

integrating education, research and global service.

Through high-quality research and education on Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance,

we hope this program will present an opportunity for students around the world to share ideas and

views with each other and to reflect on their emerging roles in the global community. On behalf

of Kyung Hee University, I would like to warmly welcome you all to our Global Collaborative

Summer Program.

Jongpil Chung, Ph.D.Vice Rector

Global Academy for Future Civilizations

Welcome

Global Collaborative 2015 Summer Program

Kyung Hee University at a Glance

Kyung Hee University was founded in 1949 by Dr. Young Seek Choue, whose founding philosophy was “Toward a New Civilization.” Since its founding, the University has established an academic tradition combining education, research and practice while pursuing the universal values of peace and mutual prosperity. Some of its major landmarks include spearheading the Global Common Society Movement, establishing the International Association of University Presidents and the United Nations International Day of Peace, receiving the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, organizing the 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs, holding the World Civic Forum in 2009 and co-hosting the UNAI-Kyung Hee International Symposium in 2011. Moving toward the betterment of future civilization, the University plans to further strengthen its status as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Facts & Figures:– 3 campuses in Seoul, Suwon(Global) and Gwangneung

– 20 colleges, 97 department and majors, 92 master’s and doctoral programs

15 professional and special graduate schools and 53 affiliated research institutions

– 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,438 full-time professors

– Kyung Hee University Medical Center, the world’s only institution that combines

Western and Oriental medicine

– Credit transfer and student exchanges with 492 partner universities representing

78 countries

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Mission Statement The University of Pennsylvania in USA and Peking University in China, Ritsumeikan University in Japan, and Moscow State University in Russia as well as the United Nations and Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) join hands with Kyung Hee University to set a new paradigm for higher education in the 21st Century by cultivating leaders who will shape a better human society. The program’s goals include;

Building an international network through the exchange of human resources, collaborative research, and joint programs by• developing and implementing an innovative academic program

• creating a human network by training leaders of international society

• forming an East Asian hub for education, research, and global service

Providing students and professors with a variety of superior education, research, and service by• maintaining a central focus on Humanity, Civilization and Global Governance

• featuring co-teaching by University of Pennsylvania, Peking University, Moscow State

University and Kyung Hee University professors as well as executive members and staff

from the UN & CoNGO

Cultivating world citizens as leaders of global civil society by• educating global young leaders who will advance the era of globalization

• providing civic education through internships and participation in social services

• offering special lectures on current issues around the world

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Credit TransferAll international and domestic students may transfer credits according to the policies of their home institutions. Kyung

Hee will provide all the necessary documents needed for the transfer of the credits taken. As Kyung Hee students

are allowed to transfer a maximum of six credits during the summer break, the total credits earned through regular

summer session classes, internships and the Global Collaborative program should not exceed six credits.

CertificateProgram participants who successfully complete one or more courses, are awarded with a certificate of

achievement.


Academic OverviewCredit Hours and Course informationCourses are generally one to three academic credit depending on the structure of the

course. Classes are held from Monday through Friday, and students may earn up to

6 credits. Taught by a faculty team of internationally renowned scholars, courses are

centered on Humanity, Civilization and Global Governance. With the exception of the

Korean Language classes, all courses are taught in English. Students may add or drop

classes within the first one to three days of the course depending on the total course hour.

GradingGrading is based on attendance, class discussion, homework and examinations. Kyung

Hee University regulations require a minimum of 70% attendance to receive academic

credits. The Pass/Fail option may be taken for Kyung Hee Students. The grading scale is

as follows:

Score Equivalent Letter grade

100 - 97 A+

96 - 94 A+

93 - 90 A-

89 - 87 B+

86 - 84 B+

83 - 80 B-

79 - 77 C+

76 - 74 C+

73 - 70 C-

69 - 67 D+

66 - 64 D+

63 - 60 D-

59 - 0 F+

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Courses OfferedHumanity & Civilization

• The Doubt on Humanism: Zizek and Subjective Materialism 1-credit (7/13-7/17)

The course aims at providing the general introduction to Slavoj Zizek’s theory

of subjective materialism alternative to humanism. It focuses on Zizek’s recent

works in relation to contemporary philosophy and the repercussion to his theory

in relation to Alain Badiou. Students will understand the history of Western

political philosophy and its pursuit towards the social harmony of autonomous

individuals as well as the critique of political philosophy from a Lacanian-Marxist

perspective.

• East Asian Popular Culture: Cultural Change in East Asia3-credit (7/6-7/24)

The course will provide a brief introduction to East Asian cultural change by

focusing on popular culture. We will consider primarily Japan and South Korea and

focus on two genres: movies/television drama and popular music. Although we will

consider popular cultural products as objects in their own right, the stress will be

on using them as windows into larger society and cultura.

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Slavoj ZizekSenior Researcher, University of Ljubljana

Alex Taek-Gwang LeeProfessor, KHU

John Lie C.K. Cho Professor, UC Berkeley


Over thousands of years, Korea has preserved and developed its Traditional Medicine. There are various

theories and treatment modalities for improving and maintaining our health in Traditional Korean Medicine. For

example, acupuncture, moxibustion, Qigong, herbal medicine and Sasang Constitutional Medicine etc. This

class is prepared to understand the basics of its theory and learn how it works in daily practice. Throughout this

lecture, students can learn and experience the ancient healing art in Korea.

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• Cosmos, Life and Civilization: Are We Alone?3-credit (7/6-7/24)

In this course you are to confront the following questions about life in the Universe: 1) What had happened to

allow the Universe to support life? 2) How did life originate and evolve on Earth, and how differently might it

do elsewhere? 3) Where else might life have arisen in the Galaxy, what might it be like, and how can we find

it? In answering these fundamental questions, we have no choice other than to make a full use of our current

knowledge of the terrestrial life, no matter how incomplete it is.

We take the solar system as an example of exo-planetary ones, if they exist in the Galaxy, and examine whether

life and civilization are natural outcomes of the cosmic evolution over some billion years. The evolution of matter

in the Universe is first followed from the big bang to the stage of heavy element formation via nucleosynthesis.

Elements heavier than helium are the chemical ingredients essential to the making of earth-like rocky planets.

The dynamical evolution of interstellar cloud is then to be traced from the stage of its gravitational collapse

to the formation of rotating disk, where rocky planets are expected to form. This will lead us to conclude that

planets are to be found around many stars at least in our Galaxy. We then analyze orbits of the exo-planets

so far detected in a view point of finding counter parts of the solar terrestrial planets. Existence of extra-

solar planetary systems does not necessarily mean that every exo-planet harbors life forms at any level of

sophistication. We will then follow the chemical and biological evolutionary paths the Earth has gone through

over the last 4.6 billion years. This tells us that the same paths may hold true for extra-solar rocky planets as

well; there must be exo-planetary civilizations advanced so highly that could have visited Earth. But we have no

concrete evidence for such visits so far. This will be discussed in a view point of the curve-of-growth for Earth

civilizations and also for the exo-planetary ones.

• Hollywood & Post-human: From Great Gatsby to Interstellar 2-credit (7/6-7/17)

From the early days of silent film era when such innovative figures as Georges Méliès drew upon the popular

literary works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, literature and film have courted a relationship whose level of

intimacy is rivaled by few other art genres. This course traces and analyzes the mutual influence exerted by film

and literature taking as its discursive focus such contemporary filmic works as Great Gatsby, Blade Runner,

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty among others vis a vis literary texts which provided inspiration for them. The

study of the overdetermined, yet each time singular commerce between the two distinct art forms will reveal

that creative transcription of the literal into the visual and vice versa involve not only revising the limit and

boundary of the two closely related art genres but critically rethinking such critical notions as the end of history

and eventalness of event in our late capitalist world.

Seung Soo HongHonorary professor, Seoul National University

John EperjesiProfessor, KHU

Suk KimProfessor, KHU


• Korean Language I, II3-credit (7/6-7/24)

Promotion of speaking/listening competency and practical writing/reading skills based on various situations

and language functions radically divided into 6 levels for student self advancement in the academic as well as

survival Korean language purpose.

- Level I: beginner’s level 1

- Level II: beginner’s level 2

* This course will be taught in Korean. The registration is not available for Korean native speakers. There will be a level test prior to the program.

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• Introduction to Cultural ODA1-credit (7/6-7/10)

This course is introduction to Culture and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Cultural heritage is basic

human need. However, economists in the past considered that traditional cultures that were being practiced,

as they understood, more often a hindrance to modernization, development and economic growth of that

particular region. However, over many decades, this view has been replaced by a contrasting view: traditional

cultures, in all their richness, variety and creativity, can make an important contribution to development

therefore should be treated with respect. Today, cultural development through multitude activities has been at

the top of agenda for many nations and it now has become everyone’s business. The course will walk through

the importance of culture and its role in sustainable development through exemplary case studies. The course

also explores the critical questions such as “Why Cultural ODA now?” and “What needs to be done to support

and promote cultural ODA?”

• Contemporary Korean Cinema: National Identity and Transnational Migration1-credit (7/6-7/10)

This course is an introduction to contemporary South Korean films from the late 1990s to the present. We will

study current trends in Korean films, such as the emergence of auteurs and blockbuster formats, their local

reception and global recognition, the question of “Korean-ness,” and national identity, and the re-imaginings

of nationalism in the global context. We will cover such issues as national trauma, political ideology, familial

ties, gender relations, the modernization process, national identity, cultural specificity, and intersections of the

national and the transnational. Students will examine narrative and documentary films with the aim to question

the role of the nation in national cinema: What constitutes the “Korean-ness” in Korean films? How can we

discuss the cultural specificity of Korean films? What kinds of political, social, cultural, and industrial influences

affect the Korean film industry? What are the forces behind the recent “renaissance” of Korean cinema, and

what films are the representatives of this “New Korean Cinema”? What kinds of debates and discussions are

generated by this sudden rejuvenation of the Korean film industry? The course will begin by trying to define

and question concepts of the nation, national identity, and national cinema, while also questioning their validity

and significance in a global and transnational context. We will also examine how Korean cinema attempts to

negotiate demands for globalization and localization.

Hye Jean ChungProfessor, KHUChair, Department of British and American Culture

Yoonil Auhformer Deputy Provost, National Labor College for Online LearningProfessor, KHCU

Jung Sup KimProfessor, KHUDean, President’s Office


Peace & Global Governance• Power, Order and Change in World Affairs (Advanced Level)

3-credit (7/6-7/24)

This course is a broad introduction to the politics of international relations. It seeks to acquaint students with

the major theories, concepts, and debates about world politics. It will begin by looking at the great theoretical

debates in the field–particularly between the realist, liberal, and constructivist schools of thought. The topics

will include: the nature of the international system and states; the rise and transformation of international

order over the centuries; the origins and consequences of war; international institutions and the problem of

cooperation; the interaction of domestic politics and international politics; the role of ideas and norms about

sovereignty, military intervention, and human rights; state failure, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation; the rise

and transformation of American hegemony; the rise of China; and the future of international politics.

At the heart of this course is a grand debate over the “problem of order” in world politics. This is a debate

over rival visions of world politics. How is order created and maintained in a world of sovereign states? Who

commands and who benefits? Do we live in an international order of laws that govern the behavior of states

and peoples, or are we at least on the road to such an order? Or is all this a sham, and the reality is that we live

in a state of international anarchy, where the rules are set by those with the power to make them, and states

abide by them only when it is in their interest to do so? Is it a world of Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Morgenthau,

or a world of Kant and Wilson? Or is it something in between? This course will explore these grand questions

through a focus on theory, history, and current global policy problems.

* Advanced Level classes maintain at least junior level of undergraduate studies.

• The United Nations at 70: The Path to Global Governance1-credit (7/13-7/17)

The course will discuss how the structure of the three “pillars” of the United Nations---peace and security,

development and human rights---has evolved and strengthened since the inception of the Organization in 1945.

It will examine whether indeed the nation-state premise of the Charter of the United Nations has transformed

into a new global solidarity and the areas where commonalities of purpose and interest have encouraged

establishment of models of accepted global governance. It will also reflect on whether such governance

enhances, diminishes or simply does not affect the sovereignty of states and the equality between them, which

is the premise of the Charter.

In addition, the course will look at how entities other than governments or nation-state have influenced a

common United Nations policy over seventy years, entities including civil society, the academic community, non-

governmental organizations and the private sector---and how, in turn, the idea of the United Nations has influenced

them. The course will also discuss how, just as Kyung Hee “transcends the traditional notion of the university as a

mere physical location”, the United Nations has gone far beyond the idea of a “centre for harmonising actions” to a

vital element in the lives of individuals and nations and their aspiration to contribute to effective governance.

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• Democratic Governance, the United Nations System and Civil Society3-credit (7/6-7/24)

This course will explore how the entire United Nations System (some 50 different entities) coexists with - and

sometimes without - thousands of Civil Society/Non-governmental Organizations, working in innumerable

fields of human (and governmental) endeavor. These include peace, disarmament, population, and sustainable

development, human rights/women’s rights/children’s rights, employment, youth, health, education, refugees

and so forth. The United Nations has hundreds of Conventions and Treaties that set standards for human (and

governmental) behavior: the course will review the role of Civil Society/NGOs in achieving and implementing

these international legal instruments. And in an overarching manner, the course will suggest opportunities

for today's university students to participate in meeting the immense global challenges dealt with by the

indispensable United Nations System.

Cyril RitchiePresident, Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations

Ramu DamodaranDeputy Director, Partnership and Public Engagement in Outreach Division, the United Nations Department of Public InformationChief, the United Nations Academic Impact initiative

John IkenberryAlbert G. Milbank Professor, Princeton UniversityEminent Scholar, KHU

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• Global Governance and Human Rights in Asia 2-credit (7/6-7/17)

Human rights have become a sacred word of the time and have constituted one major part of the globalization.

At the same time, human rights NGOs are increasingly becoming regional for a better protection and promotion

of human rights issues of common concern in the region, and they actively cooperate with other NGOs across

national borders. In this sense, this course will, first, examine the characteristics of human rights NGOs and

their evolving role within the existing international and regional human rights mechanisms, and further, in Asia,

the way in which they have worked together for better human rights practices in this region. Then, the last half

of the course will review North Korea human rights as a case study to understand how international human

rights mechanisms have worked for it with the active cooperation of human rights NGOs in the region.

Overall the purpose of this course is to gain a deepened understanding about human rights issues in Asia, and

to facilitate a chance to think about what the future may bring. Simultaneously, this course will question whether

the current international human rights system has evolved to formulate practically attainable standards and

policies of human rights for all countries and whether it really embraces common values expressed in different

ways by different cultures. In addition, continuous efforts will be made to help students to consider human

rights as a concrete real-time problem in particular societies in the region.

• Violence in Age of the Spectacle2-credit (7/6-7/17)

This module will provide students with an introduction into the political problem of violence. Examining the

links between violence, identities, communities, and relations of power as they relate to distinct justifications,

rationalities, competing claims over resources, changing historical conditions & political fortunes, along with

technological developments, students will be provided with a thorough grounding in the key theoretical

approaches, along with a platform for considered empirical engagement to highlight the subjective and political

stakes.

Global CSR & Sustainable Development• Sustainable Development: The Challenge and the Promise

3-credit (7/6-7/24)

Take one look at the smog that hangs over the former Olympic city Beijing and it becomes abundantly clear--

globalization and economic expansion come at a price. Resource depletion, worker exploitation, pollution and

corruption--this is the dark underbelly of globalization that has raised alarm bells around the world. Thankfully,

more and more individuals and organizations are waking up to the social, environmental and ethical costs

of a global marketplace and are making a sound business case for a new era of moral capitalism. Leading

the way in this regard is the United Nations with its groundbreaking Global Compact initiative. Launched in

2000, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as of January 2015 had more than 11,000 participants--

including 8,000 businesses and 3,000 non-business participants in 140 countries around the world--making it

the largest voluntary corporate social responsibility project. The course will explore the meaning of sustainable

development and discuss how it might be realized through the UNGC and leaders of our public and private

institutions. Outside speakers from the leading companies will come to the class to discuss their work in

sustainable development.

• From MDGs to SDG: Implications for the Post-2015 Development 3-credit (7/6-7/24)

The overall objective of the course is to assess the progress and remaining challenges in meeting the Millennium

Development Goals (MDGs) and the on-going multilateral discussions on new Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs) with a view to developing a holistic vision of the post-2015 agenda.

The Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals articulated in the year 2000 placed people

at the center, generating unprecedented improvements in the lives of many around the world. The global

mobilization behind the MDGs showed that multilateral action can make a tangible difference. Governments,

civil society and a wide range of international actors coalesced behind the MDGs in a multifront battle against

poverty, illiteracy and disease. They generated innovative approaches, vital new data, new resources, and new

tools and technology for this struggle. Sound public policies inspired by the MDGs, enhanced by collective

action and international cooperation, lead to remarkable successes. In two decades since 1990, the world has

halved extreme poverty, lifting 700 million out of extreme poverty. Between 2000 and 2010, an estimated 3.3

million deaths from malaria were averted, and 22 million lives were saved from fighting tuberculosis. Access to

antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-infected people has saved 6.6 million lives since 1995. At the same time,

gender parity in primary school enrolment, access to child and maternal health care, and in women’s political

participation improved steadily.

While there is broad consensus that the current MDG frameworks galvanized political will and support for

Oliver WilliamsProfessor, University of Notre DameDirector, Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business

Andrei AbramovFormer Chief, NGO Branch, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Brad EvansProfessor, University of BristolDirector, Histories of Violence Project

Buhm-Suk BaekProfessor, KHU

Anselmo Sung Hoon LeeExecutive Director, Korea Human Rights Foundation

Kyung Hee University was founded in 1949 by Dr. Young Seek Choue, whose founding philosophy was “Toward a New Civilization.” The University celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009. Kyung Hee University has established an academic tradition that combines education, research, and practice while pursuing the universal values of peace and mutual prosperity. Since its foundation, Kyung Hee University has spearheaded the Global Common Society Movement, established the International Association of University Presidents and the United Nations International Day of Peace, received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, organized the 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs, and held the World Civic Forum 2009. Moving toward the betterment of future civilization, the university will further strengthen its status as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Facts & Figures:

- 3 campuses in Seoul, Suwon(Global), and Kwangneung

- 24 colleges, 94 department & majors, 18 graduate schools and 43 auxiliary research institutions

- 30,000 undergraduate & graduate students and 3,140 full-time professors

- Kyung Hee University Medical Center, the world’s only institution that combines Western and Oriental

medicine

- Credit transfer and student exchanges with 394 partner universities representing 67 countries

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development and international cooperation, it is also acknowledged that there is a long road to travel before

the commitments of the Millennium Declaration are fulfilled. As the 2015 deadline is coming closer it is clear

that a number of developing countries, including in sub-Saharan Africa, are unlikely to meet all Millennium

Development Goals. Amid great plenty for some, there is pervasive poverty, gross inequalities, joblessness,

disease and deprivation for billions. Armed conflict, crime, terrorism, persecution, corruption, impunity and the

erosion of the rule of law are daily realities. The impacts of the global economic, food and energy crises are still

being felt. The consequences of climate change have only just begun.

While upholding the principles of the collective responsibility, human dignity, equality and equity at the global

level critical for the articulation of the MDGs still remains relevant, there is a need to rethink scenarios and

approaches in light of the significantly changed global political, economic and social landscape. We need to

take into account new global realities and trends, including major macro-economic shifts, the challenge to

food security and nutrition by climate change and depletion of natural resources, unsustainable lifestyles and

patterns of production and consumption, crises and volatility, as well as health and well-being, disability and

inclusion, population dynamics, governance issues, migration, mobility and urbanization. Despite global growth,

disparities within and between developing countries have increased, widening especially the main poverty gap:

that between rural and urban people. New actors have emerged in the development sphere, including a greater

role for private actors and civil society. Additionally, the global agenda is shifting towards a focus on more

effective and relevant development for all.

These realities are giving rise to a number of issues relative to the relevance of, and possible shape and scope

for, any post-2015 international development agenda. Options could either be designed following the logic of

the MDG framework with new time-lines, with or without new goals, targets or indicators, or proposing a more

fundamentally revised approach to development, one balancing inputs from experts and the people concerned.

In two years since the Rio + 20 Conference laid the cornerstone for the Post-2015 process, all Member States,

the entire UN system, experts, and a cross-section of civil society, business and—most importantly-- millions of

people from all corners of the globe took active participation in the design of the new Sustainable Development

Goals. As called for by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), on 19 July 2014, the UN

General Assembly Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developed a

proposal containing a set of 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets (including 62 targets on means

of implementation) which was presented to the General Assembly for consideration as part of the broader post-

2015 development agenda that is to be adopted in late 2015.

Three high-level international meetings in 2015 will shape a new era of sustainable development. The

first will be the International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa in July, where a

compact for a global partnership can be realized. The second will be the special Summit on sustainable

development at the United Nations in September, where the world will embrace the new agenda and a

set of Sustainable Development Goals. The third will be the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) of

the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris in December, where Member States have

pledged to adopt a new agreement to tackle a threat that could make more difficult to deliver on the new

development agenda.

• Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship in Nonprofit Organizations (Advanced Level)3-credit (7/6-7/24)

This course will discuss an interesting phenomenon in the world of nonprofit (nongovernmental) organizations. NGOs are expected to work and care in areas the government is neglecting and for-profit companies are finding not profitable. As such, one would expect these NGOs to be innovative and adaptive. In reality, most NGOs are not innovative. In this course, we will discuss some interesting topics such as: What is innovation? What is nonprofit innovation? How does it happen? Who is behind NGO innovations? Are social innovations associated with social entrepreneurs? The course is relevant to students interested in the NGO sector, to those interested in organizational change, and to those who are interested in management and leadership.In addition to a few conceptual presentations by the class instructor and their follow-up discussions, the course will focus on cases of innovative NGOs or innovation in NGOs. The material for the course is based on a book that the instructor is editing. As such, it will be based on the most current knowledge in the field.Students will participate in discussions, will present a case of NGO innovation, and will be asked to write a final paper on any NGO that they know or have read about that has applied innovation.

* Advanced Level classes maintain at least junior level of undergraduate studies.

• Economics of Human Behavior : Are we rational?3-credit (7/6-7/24)

Our course will take as a starting point that an economic perspective offers a very good insight into a wide range of human behavior both market and nonmarket behavior. These insights provide us ways in which to understand not only how market institutions work but how individuals behave: For example: whether they choose to marry or not, pursue advanced university degrees or not, whether they recycle or not, whether they discriminate or not, commit a crime or not, accept lower wages, donate money, whether they seek out plastic surgery or not, to vote in elections or not, etc. While not all decisions are purely rationale, some insights into e the costs and benefits of different actions will allow us to gain insights into social, economic and political behavior in our daily lives. As a society we choose many different ways to organize different aspects of our lives. The institutions and organizations we choose to provide us with the necessities and comforts of life range from the fundamental institutions of family and religious organizations, to firms in the capitalistic market and democratically elected governments. We respond to this environment in unique ways: we marry, we worship, we buy and sell goods and services, and we vote. The primary goal of this course is an examination of the various aspects of human behavior in the context of organizational and institutional life from an economic perspective. We start the course with an examination of how micro economists view the world and examine their favorite toolkit. We discuss concepts such as: efficiency, opportunity cost, marginal analysis, externalities, incentives, free-riding, rent-seeking, and transaction costs. These concepts are fundamental in an economic perspective and they will be presented using every day examples.Before concluding the course we will look at several topics including but not limited to: Human capital and investment in education (Should you invest in an Ivy League school education?); Law and enforcement (When is it profitable to break the law?); Bribes and gifts (Quid pro quo?); Economics of information (Used cars and the market for ‘lemons’; Why we discriminate against minorities?); Property rights and externalities (The tragedy of the commons; Should we have smoke free environments?); and Free riding (Should I vote in the next election? Should I volunteer to clean-up? Should I donate money?).

Ram CnaanProfessor, University of PennsylvaniaEminent Scholar, KHU

Femida HandyProfessor, University of PennsylvaniaEditor-in-Chief, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly


Experience of Korea and East Asia

‘Exploring History, Culture and a Future Model of Cooperation in the 21st Century’

Participants can supplement what they learn in classes through an array of historical and cultural programs that expose them to East Asian culture.

Korean Culture Week (7/25~7/29)

Students will be able to supplement what they learn in their classes not only through an array

of historical and cultural programs that expose them to East Asian Culture but also through

contemporary Korean pop culture.

[Korean Pop Culture(Hallyu)] “Experience “Hallyu” (Korean pop-culture including K-Pop, TV dramas, movies, and games)!!”

• Broadcasting Station Visit

Students will visit a national broadcasting station, such as SBS and MNet, and

see the birthplace of the Hallyu craze firsthand.

• Fan Meeting with KHU Alumni Entertainers

Students will enjoy an exclusive meeting with K-Pop stars who are KHU alumni.

[Korean Traditional Culture Activities]• DMZ

By visiting a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a

buffer zone between North and South Korea, students will gain insight into the

past, present and future of the two Koreas.

• Namsan & N Seoul Tower

At this cultural complex landmark of Seoul established at the highest point of the

city, students can appreciate the beauty of the city landscape while enjoying the

nature of Namsan and the cultural exhibitions taking place.

• Korean Folk VillageOn this visit to a folk village, students will discover the richness of Korean

traditional culture by learning about Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), Hanok

(traditional Korean houses) and last but not least, Korean food.

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Seoul City Tour

Students will get to know and enjoy the capital Seoul, the city of past, present and future of Korea during the first

weekend of the program(July 4, 2015)

Civic Service

Interested participants are offered internship opportunities at major Korean NGOs and corporations, such as

Voluntary Agency Network of Korea, Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Civic Sharing, Nuffic Neso

Korea, the UN Global Compact Korea Network, and Maeil Dairies. Through their internship experiences, students

can gain practical training in global service while deepening their understanding of East Asian civil society.

GC Special Lecture Series

To deepen students’ understanding on Humanity, Civilization and Global Governance, world-renowned scholars and

professionals share their ideas through this special lecture series. All GC students are required to attend the lectures.

Topic: Journey of the Universe

Speaker

Mary Evelyn Tucker

- Yale University, Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar

School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Divinity School, Religious Studies Department

- Co-Director of the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale

- “Journey of the Universe” Film, Executive Producer with John Grim, co-authored with Brian Swimme

John Allen Grim

- Yale University, Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar

School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Divinity School, Religious Studies Department

- Co-Director of the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale

- “Journey of the Universe” Film, Executive Producer with Mary Tucker


Academic CalendarStudent Orientation will be held on July 3, 2015. Students are advised to arrive in Korea one to two days prior to their session to adapt to their new environment.

3/16~4/30 Registration(Online Application)

7/1~7/2 Dormitory Check-in

7/3 Orientation & Opening Ceremony

7/4 Seoul City Tour

7/6 Classes begin

7/24 Class end & Completion Ceremony

7/25~7/29 Korean Culture Week

7/30 Dormitory Check-out

8/1~8/31 Civic Service

Application

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EligibilityThe Global Collaborative Summer Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate

students around the world with interests in Humanity, Civilization and Global Governance.

As classes are held entirely in English, English competence in discussion and

presentation is a prerequisite.

Application Procedures

Domestic Students1) Online Application (http://gc.khu.ac.kr)

2) Non KHU Students: Official proof of student status (e.g. official transcripts from home

institution, certificate of enrollment, or proof of leave of absence)

International students1) Online Application (http://gc.khu.ac.kr)

2) Passport size photo(upload to the online application, maximum file size of 500kb)

3) A copy of the passport

4) Official proof of student status (e.g. official transcripts from undergraduate institution,

copy of graduation diploma, or proof of leave of absence)

3.16- 4.30

Submit Photo & Official proof of Student status & application fee

Admission(rolling based)

Online Applicationhttp://gc.khu.ac.kr

Pay tuition &Other required fees


Scholarships1. Scholarship for Academic Excellence (for International students only):

Students who obtain an A+ in all courses taken receive a scholarship

of US$1,000.

2. Kyung Hee Family Scholarship

- Alumni Scholarship: Students who have a Kyung Hee University

alumni parent receive a 30% reduction in tuition. The parent’s

certificate of graduation and proof of relationship to the student are

required.

- Employee’s Family Scholarship: If a parent is a faculty or staff

member of Kyung Hee University, the tuition can be reduced by 50%

for students. The parent's certificate of employment and proof of

relationship to the student are required.

- KHU Student Scholarship: Various scholarships for KHU students

are available.

3. Exchange Student Scholarship: Students who are nominated as an

exchange summer program student by their home universities may

also receive exchange student scholarships.

4. Returning Students Scholarship (for International students only):

Students who have participated in the Global Collaborative

program in the past receive a scholarship of US$1,000.

note Students may receive only one of the listed scholarships.

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Tuition and FeesThe application fee must be paid upon submission of the application form. Required fees including tuition and optional fees must be paid to the designated account by April 30, 2015.The student activity fee covers administrative, recreational and special extra-curricular activities.

Type Payment

Required

International

General Applicant (Tuition)1-4 credits: USD 1,500

5-6 credits: USD 1,800

Partner Institutions Applicant (Tuition)

USD 1,000

Insurance USD 40~50/month

DomesticKHU/Domestic Applicant KRW 100,000/credit

Application & Activity Fee KRW 140,000

OptionalDormitory(Double Room) KRW 405,000

Korean Culture Week KRW 200,000/person

* List of partner institutions: http://www.khu.ac.kr/exchange/overseas.do

* A limited number of on-campus dormitory rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis.

* Students are responsible for any additional costs such as meals, personal travel expenses, visa fees, health insurances and course materials.

* Students enrolled in institutions outside of Korea are categorized as international students regardless of nationality.

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Account Information- Bank Name: Hana Bank (Swift Code: HNBNKRSE)

346-3 Hwigyeong-Dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 130-050

- Account Number: 278-910030-60005

- Name of Account Holder: Kyung Hee University

Please note• The university does not cover bank transaction fees and requests that students plan accordingly to ensure

accurate payment.

• Following the transfer, please send a copy of the receipt, including the name of the student applicant via

fax (82-2-961-0997) or email([email protected]).

• In the case of payment under a name other than that of the applicant, please notify the office in advance via

e-mail ([email protected]).

Refunds In the case of withdrawal, students may obtain a refund based on the following regulations.

• Two weeks before the program starts: 100% refund, including tuition, housing, student activity and Korean

Culture Week fees (application fee excluded)

• Within the first one to three days of the course(only first day for one credit course, two days for two credit

course and three days for three credit course): 80% refund of the tuition, housing, and weekend trip fees only.

No refund is allowed after the first three days of the program.

• To obtain a refund, a written withdrawal request must be submitted. The refund is granted at the end of the

program.


About KoreaLocationThe Korean Peninsula is located in North-East Asia. It is bordered by the Amnok

River (Yalu River) to the northwest separating Korea from China, and the Duman

River (Tumen River) to the northeast separating Korea from both China and Russia.

The country itself is flanked by the Yellow Sea to its west and the East Sea to the

east. There are several notable islands that surround the peninsula including Jejudo,

Ulleungdo and Dokdo.

The Korean peninsula is roughly 1,030 km (612 miles) long and 175 km (105 miles) wide

at its narrowest point. Korea’s total land area is 100,140 sq km and it has a population of

48.5 million people (2010).

Because of its unique geographical location, Korea is a very valuable piece of land and

an international hub of Asia.

Division of the 38th ParallelThe Korean peninsula is divided just slightly north of the 38th parallel. The Republic of

Korea in the south and the communist government of North Korea are separated by a

demilitarized zone.

WeatherKorea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon summer season in the middle of the year

and a cold winter from November to March. The Jeju island off the southern coast is

the warmest and most humid place in the country. The ideal time to visit Korea is during

the autumn months (September-November). During this time, the country experiences

warm, sunny weather, skies that are cobalt blue and spectacular foliage that is perhaps

the biggest draw. Winters are cold and dry and but people who enjoy winter sports often

come to korea during this time to take advantage of its many ski resorts. Spring (April-May)

is also beautiful with all the cherry blossoms in bloom. However, during the busy season

one need to book in advance to ensure accommodation. The summer months are

muggy and hot, yet these months see their fair share of tourists. Due to the monsoons,

many activities are subject to the fluctuations of heavy rain.

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Population & LanguageAs of 2010, the population of the Republic of Korea stood at 48,580,000 with roughly 486 people per square

kilometer. The population of North Korea as of 2010 was estimated at 24,051,218.

The Korean (Hangeul) is the official language in Korea. It was invented by King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty.

TransportationPublic transportation in Korea is very convenient and relatively cheap. The base fares are as follows: Bus – 1,150

Korean won(￦), Subway – 1,150 Korean won(￦), and Taxis – 3,000 Korean won(￦). More information on getting

around can be found on the Korea Tourism website (http://english.visitkorea.or.kr)

*1 US$ ≒ 1,070 KR￦

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Other Essential Information• Time Zone: Korean Standard Time is UTC + 09:00. Time differences between Korea and cities around the

world shown as in the table.

City Time

Seoul, Tokyo(Korea Time) 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00

Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong,

Kuala Lumpur, Singapore24:00 3:00 6:00 9:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00

Bangkok, Jakarta 23:00 2:00 5:00 8:00 11:00 14:00 17:00 20:00

New Delhi, Calcutta 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00

Teheran, Kuwait, Jeddah 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00

Hamburg, Rome,

Paris, Amsterdam17:00 20:00 23:00 2:00 5:00 8:00 11:00 14:00

London, Madrid 16:00 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00

Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 11:00

New York, Montreal,

Bogota, Toronto11:00 14:00 17:00 20:00 23:00 2:00 5:00 8:00

Chicago, Houston 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00

Vancouver, Seattle,

San Francisco, Los Angeles8:00 11:00 14:00 17:00 20:00 23:00 2:00 5:00

Sydney, Melbourne 2:00 5:00 8:00 11:00 14:00 17:00 20:00 23:00

• Electricity: The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.

The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey and many

other countries.

• Currency: Legal tender is Korean Won (KRW). Buses may only accept exact fare.


Accommodation Student ServicesSeHwa WonOpened in February 2005, SeHwa Won is a modern dormitory designed to facilitate

adjustment to university life and provide all the needed conveniences for studying. At

SeHwa Won, students can take a step forward to become global citizens through cultural

exchanges that transcend barriers of nationality and educational background.

The five-story dormitory accommodates a total of 432 students. Each room is furnished

with a bed, a closet, a bookshelf, a desk, a telephone, a refrigerator and internet access

(students must bring their own computers) providing a cozy but academic environment.

Dormitory facilities are handicap accessible. The student cafeteria provides a wide menu

of meals at affordable prices. Students may also choose from a wide selection of other

cafeterias or restaurants located around the campus.

• Other Dormitory Facilities1. Information Desk

2. Administrative Office

3. Library

4. Seminar Room

5. Laundry Room

6. Lounge

7. Convenience Store

8. Gym

I-HouseKyung Hee University provides accommodation for international students at three

I-Houses located within five minute walk away from campus. The dormitories provide

students with a safe, friendly environment to study and socialize. There are 83 rooms,

housing two students per room, housing 166 students total. The rooms are furnished

with a sink, electric stove, washing machine, desk and chair, closet and individual

bathroom. Internet access available.

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Airport Pick-up ServiceStudents arriving from overseas may request the airport pick-up service from the Incheon

International Airport to the Kyung Hee dormitories. The service cost is included in the

program fee and details will be announced later via email and GC website (http://gc.khu.

ac.kr).

Visa Services • International students should obtain a 90-day short-term visa (C-3). To stay in Korea

beyond the 90-day period, students should apply for an extension at the Seoul

Immigration Bureau before the expiration date of their visas. For Visa Free Entry, check

Hi Korea website for further information.

• Seoul Immigration Bureau

Unhyungung SK HUB Building 2nd floor,

#89-4 Gyeongun-dong

Jongno-gu

Seoul

Phone: 82-2-732-6214 Fax: 82-2-732-6216

Website: http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_en.pt

(INFORMATION Immigration Guide VISA)

• Students are responsible for obtaining their visas and must be fully aware of the

necessary documents and duration of processing to ensure timely issuance. Kyung

Hee University will issue an invitation letter for the visa process.

Emergency ServicesGlobal Academy for Future Civilizations should be contacted in any case of emergency.Phone: 82-2-961-0995/6 Fax: 82-2-961-0997E-mail: [email protected]

Health Insurance Students are required to purchase personal health insurance.


FAQs1. How can non-Kyung Hee University students transfer credit

obtained from the program?If you are attending one of Kyung Hee University’s partner universities, the credit

can be transferred according to the exchange agreement. If you are

attending any other universities, the credit may be transferred based on your home

institution policies.

2. How is the Korean Language course conducted?Classes are given by Korean language instructors from the Institute of International

Education, and students may register different levels of proficiency based on an

aptitude test administered prior to the beginning of classes.

3. What if I can’t make it to the orientation? All students are required to attend the orientation. However, if you are absolutely

unable to make it to the orientation, please let us know in advance. We will make

other arrangements for you to get the introduction of the program you need.

4. What is the dormitory like and what if I want to stay off-campus?

SeHwa Won and I-house, the on-campus co-ed dormitory, have double rooms.

Each room is furnished with a bed, a closet, a bookshelf, a desk, and a telephone

as well as internet access.

If you wish, you are allowed to stay off-campus. However, it is your responsibility

to find your own housing.

5. What if I have to miss a lecture? Please notify your TA/RA in advance of your absence and also let them know why

you are missing the class. Keep in mind that you are required to attend at least

70% of the classes to pass the course.

For further information, please contact:Global Academy for Future CivilizationsKyung Hee University26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-701, KoreaPhone: 82-2-961-0995~6 Fax: 82-2-961-0997E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://gc.khu.ac.kr

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