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at
nurturing
scholars
who
will
contribute
to
the
development
and
profound
knowledge
in
Korean
culture
and
grow
to
be
professional
2. Key Attributes
other majors.
Free Korean language courses are provided to assist international students
with academic writing, presentations and discussions as well as communication
skills.
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On-campus
dormitory
accommodations
are
available
at
the
rate
of
kinds
of
courses
are
available
including
major-specific
courses,
3. Program Overview
Coursework period is 2 years for a master's degree program and 3 years for a
doctoral degree program.
An academic year consists of two semesters, which are Spring Semester (from
March 1 to August 31) and Fall Semester (from September 1 to the end of
February the following year), and courses are provided for 15 weeks each
semester.
Programs
Divisions
Humanities
Master's or
Doctoral
Degree
Program
Total
Majors
Volume of
Recruitment
Social Sciences
Global Korean
Studies*
4 Divisions
16 Majors
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Volume of
Recruitment
Programs
Divisions
Majors
Research
(Non-degree)
Program
4 Divisions
16 Majors
(Same as those provided for degree programs)
* Compared to the other majors, the Korean Culture and Society major and the
Korean Classics and Global Communication major in the Division of Global Korean
Studies have distinctive characteristics, for example, in the curriculum. For more
details, please see the Attachment 1 'About the Division of Global Korean Studies'
and the Attachment 2 'Curriculum Comparison'.
5. Eligibility
Classifications
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
relation to
Educational
Background
in relation to
semester.
It is acceptable that applicants apply for a major which is not
directly related to his/her undergraduate major.
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Classifications
Qualifications
desired semester.
Applicants are requested to apply for a major which is the same
as or closely related to their graduate (master's degree) major (For
more details, please see the Attachment 2).
to
in relation to
and
Global
Commu
nication
major
Exemption
Applicants who obtained (or expect to obtain) a bachelor's or a
master's degree in Korea where courses were taught in Korean are
exempt from the above requirement relating to the Korean
language proficiency.
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Classifications
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions in relation to
the Korean language proficiency :
Other
Majors
language proficiency*; or
6. Selection Process
A. Korean Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)
If applicants for the majors other than Korean Culture and Society major or
Korean Classics and Global Communication major do not submit a valid
TOPIK score certificate, the GSKS' Korean language teachers interview them
on the phone to test their Korean language proficiency.
B. Document Screening
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7. Admission Schedule
Steps
Online application &
documents submission
Schedule
Remarks
~ 13 November 2015
17:00
23 ~ 25 November
Skype interview
(www.aks.ac.kr/univ -
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interview
A face-to-face or a
7~9 December
The list of interviewees will be
Announcement of the
final selection result
24 December 18:00
).
8. Required Documents
A. Online Application Form
B. Personal Statement
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they
correct.
Applicants who graduated from Chinese universities must additionally submit
Credentials Report in English issued by China Academic Degrees & Graduate
Education Development Center (www.cdgdc.edu.cn).
they
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GSKS
website, seal the envelope and sign across the envelope seal.
Letters of recommendation can be sent directly from recommenders to the
Director of Academic and Student Affairs at the GSKS or included in the
application package.
Applicants for the Korean Culture and Society major or the Korean Classics
above.
A TOPIK score certificate should be either an original copy issued by the
holding institution or a copy printed at TOPIK website(http://www.topik.go.kr/
- Issuance of Score Report - Issuing Score Certificates).
provided.
If applicants for the majors other than Korean Culture and Society or the
Korean Classics and Global Communication do not submit a valid TOPIK score
certificate, they should attend a phone interview held by the GSKS to test
their Korean language proficiency.
I. Score certificate of an English language proficiency test (If applicable)
Applicants for the Korean Culture and Society or the Korean Classics and
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program
taken
were
taught
in
English
(in
this
case,
9. Application Fee
A. Amount*: USD50 or KRW50,000
* The amount received by the GSKS after the deduction of remittance charges
incurred
B. Addressee
When paid with Korean Won
Account No.
270901-04-168472
Account Holder
Bank Name
Kookmin Bank
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notarized
notarization,
it
either
is
in
Korean
acceptable
to
or
in
submit
English.
translated
Alternatively,
documents
instead
of
which
are
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Most courses are taught in Korean and some of the Korean Culture and Society
major or the Korean Classics and Global Communication major's in English.
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period
unless
they
are
placed
under
academic
probation
or
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The Division of Global Korean Studies at the Graduate School of
Korean Studies, the Academy of Korean Studies
- Korean Culture and Society Major
- Korean Classics and Global Communication Major
Academic Goals
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Having experienced Japanese colonization and the Korean War in the first half of the twentieth century, Korean society
has found little place for the preservation of pre-modern Koreas spiritual heritage in the rapid industrialization and
democratization of the second half of the century. Under the mission of inheritance and globalization of Korean culture,
the Graduate School of Korean Studies has newly established two majors under the Division of Global Korean Studies:
Korean Culture and Society major and Korean Classics and Global Communication major. The majors aim to provide
students with profound knowledge in Korean culture and foster professional translators who can translate Korean Classics into
English, taking the lead in fulfilling demands from all sectors, from international relations to academic research and teaching.
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The Division of Global Korean Studies fosters interdisciplinary cooperation and values our ties with other faculties in a
variety of related disciplines across the Graduate School of Korean Studies. The major offers a two-year MA program and a
three-year Ph.D. program. The main curriculums are as follows.
The Korean Culture and Society major is dedicated to equip students with knowledge of Korean culture at large through
interpretation of the original text relevant to Korean history, civilization, society and thought. Also, students are encouraged
to explore future-oriented ways of globalization of tradition and preparation of the unified Korea.
The core mission of Korean Classics and Global Communication major is to discover and disseminate knowledge about the
language, literature, science, and philosophy of pre-modern Korea by translating Korean Classics into a global language.
The Korean Culture and Society Major
Korean Culture and History
Korean Culture and Psychology
Bibliographical Research on Korean Studies
Topics in Humanities of Korea
Topics in Social Thought of Korea
Main
Curriculum
and their relevance to contemporary concerns. The majors aim to offer a thorough education in the liberal arts and offer
insights into the globalization of the Korean cultural heritage.
After completing a degree at the Division of Global Korean Studies, students can pursue a broad range of interests in many
different fields: academic research and teaching, cultural diplomacy, cultural promotion, librarianship, or curator at a cultural
heritage institution, while deepening their mastery of translating ancient Korean languages into English.
Scholarships
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All international students are provided with the Government Grant (Extra pay can be made when a student joins research
projects as an RA).
Contact Information
Email wlee02@aks.ac.kr
+82-31-709-8111(ext 211), +82-31-708-5310
Tel
+82-31-709-9946
Fax
Address The Graduate School of Korean Studies The Academy of Korean Studies 323 Haogae-ro Bundang-gu
Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea(Postcode 463-791)
Other Majors
Classification
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Core
Major-specific
Courses
Two courses
specifically
designed for
international
students should
be taken within
the first two
semesters.
None
Minimum
Credits
Required for
Coursework
Completion
24
36
Basic
Courses
Students should
complete
Qual Eligibil minimum 18
-ifica
-ity
credits with
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GPA2.7 or
above.
Tests
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Students should
complete
minimum 27
credits with
GPA2.7 or
above.
to
Submit
a
Retake
Allowed
3 subjects
decided by
Thes
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each major
Compre
Pass criterion
-hensive
: 70 out of
Exams
100 points
for each
subject
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4 subjects
decided by
each major
Pass criterion
: 70 out of
100 points
for each
subject
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Other Majors
Classification
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Publication
of Research
Paper in
Acknowledged
Academic
Journals
Research
Credit
Acknowledged
Acknowledged
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Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Students should
publish one research
paper in an
internationally
acknowledged
academic journal
(such as one of
those registered in
SCI, SSCI, or
A&HCI); or in an
academic journal
registered in Korea
Research Foundation
Not acknowledged
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Division
Major
Korean History
Paleography
Humanities
Philosophy
Korean
LinguisticsKorean
Literature
Culture and
Arts
Anthropology
Folklore
Religious Studies
Musicology
Art History
Economics
Sociology
Social
Sciences
Ethics
Education
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Division
Major
Depending on the field of study in which a doctoral degree program applicant majored
for his/her master's degree, admissions can be restricted. The final decision whether a
doctoral degree program applicant's major for his/her master's degree is acceptable for
his/her desired major at the Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of
Korean Studies will be made on the basis of the courses taken for the master's degree
program as well as the master's degree thesis topic.
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[Attachment 4-1]
Letter of Recommendation
To the Applicant: Please fill in the following section and deliver this form to two people who can
relate specific and relevant details about your performance in administrative and academic settings. At
least one recommendation should be written by your academic advisor or Dean of the department in
your undergraduate/graduate school.
(Given Name)
Name of Applicant
Date of Birth
(Family Name)
(Date/Month/Year)
Desired
Program
Program
Major
Masters Degree
Nationality
Doctoral Degree
Research (Non-degree)
To the Recommender: The person named above has applied for the graduate program of the
Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies. It would be greatly appreciated
if you provide a candid appraisal of the applicants achievement by answering the following questions.
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?
4. How well do you think the applicant has thought out plans for his/her graduate study?
5. Please comment on the applicants performance record, potential, or personal qualities which you
believe would be helpful in considering the applicants application for the proposed degree program.
6. Please assess the applicant's qualities in the evaluation table given below. Rate the applicant
compared to other classmates who are/were in the same school year with him/her.
Classification
Truly
Exceptional
Top 2%
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Below Average
Top 10%
Top 25%
Middle 50%
Lower 25%
N/A
Academic Achievement
Future Academic Potential
Integrity
Responsibility/Independence
Creativity/Originality
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Position
Department
Name
Ins
titu
tio
n
Address
Postal Code
Telephone
Fax
Signature
Once completed, please enclose the form in an envelope, seal it, SIGN ACROSS THE ENVELOPE SEAL
and return it to the following address:
Director of Academic and Student Affairs
The Graduate School of Korean Studies
The Academy of Korean Studies
323 Haogae-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13455, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-31-708-5310 | Fax: +82-31-709-9946 | Email: gradaks@aks.ac.kr
Please note that letters which are not sealed and signed will not be accepted. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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