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ksb2summerfellowship2Summer Fellowship Deadline March 24, 2010

The Korea Society is pleased to announce openings for up to 70 American educators to participate in the 2010 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies for American Educators program to be held in Korea in June and July of 2010. The program's 14-day schedule will include lectures and discussions on Korean history, culture, politics, economics, arts, and language. The schedule will also include opportunities for the fellows to visit and study locales of historical and contemporary importance.
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gtk3Getting to Know Korea - Spring 2010

Spring In-Service Course (3-P) for the NYC Department of Education’s
After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP)

Now open to the general public.

Saturdays: February 27 / March 6, 13, 20 / and April 17, 2010

Encounter magical gourds and trickster rabbits by exploring Korean folktales as well as contemporary Korean narratives. Engage yourselves and your students in fields such as social studies, English language arts and the arts. This rich introductory course to Korea includes hands-on workshops with calligraphers, scholars and educators, as well as master sessions on adaptation of the course material to the classroom.

***We are pleased to announce that Getting to Know Korea, a 5-day course on Korean history, geography, literature, culture, art and language, is now open to the general public for a registration fee of $85. For more information or to register, please contact Jennifer Kim at 212-759-7525 ext.309 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ***

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K-12 Resources Visit our new and expanded K-12 education resources for elementary, middle and high- school teachers. Over 100, free lesson-plans are available for immediate download, with many more on the way. Fellowships for Educators in Korean Studies Language Classes Learn to speak, listen to, read and write the Korean language from experienced instructors. From basic to upper intermediate sessions. In-Service Courses for students and educators alike, to learn more about Korea.
One-day Conferences for teachers and educators on further introducing Korea-related subjects into their curricula. Project Bridge Intercultural youth leadership workshop program centered on a study tour to Korea. Language Study Awards Financial assistance for study at a university in Korea. School Visits Practicing professionals in Korean performing arts, music and other cultural fields share their expertise and craft with school students.
Lectures on topics in Korean arts, culture and history, with experts and practicing professionals of the fields. Unesco Educational Outreach

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