I received this from Shin
Dong Kim. It may be a funding opportunity for someone who is interested in
studying Korean culture and ICT.
Rich L.
From:
김신동
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 8:43 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Two Programs in Korea
2006
![]()
Dear all,
There are two residency programs for both professional academics and students
interested in Asia. Please take a look in the following anouncement and share
the information with your colleagues and friends. Thank you.
Shin Dong Kim, PhD
Hallym University, Korea
ASIA CULTURE ACADEMY FELLOW, KOREA
Asia Culture Academy
(ACA), Korea,
invites applications for the positions of Asia Culture Academy Fellow in the
latter half of 2006. We seek 5~10 individuals with interests in culture and
technology with doctoral degree and/or relevant research and teaching
experiences. Fellows can have diverse backgrounds in social sciences and
humanities with English proficiency. The fellowship is for a period of one to
six months depending on the arrangement of each applicant. Fellows will be
based in the city of Gwangju
during the program period. The ACA will cover roundtrip airfare (economy),
studio accommodation, and living expenses of US$1,000~1,200 per month. Fellows
are expected to produce a few lectures and a paper, which will be published as
a book chapter at the end of the year, during their stay in the program, and
also to participate in colloquia and seminars. Fellows may choose their period
of stay between August 15 and December 31, 2006, but are strongly encouraged to
stay the full period or more than two months. As the program intends
empowerment of Asian scholars, applicants with Asia-related background may
receive preferable consideration. Applicants should send
a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and teaching
experience. A letter of recommendation is also invited, but not required. All
materials should be received by July 15, 2006. Early application will find
favorable consideration. Address to: Shin Dong Kim, Professor, School of Communication,
Hallym University,
1 Okcheon-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 200-702, Korea. Electronic submission of all
the required materials is preferred: E-mail them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for quick review.
Inquiries about the program should also be directed to the noted e-mail
address.
ASIA CULTURE ACADEMY YOUTH WORKSHOP,
KOREA
Asia Culture Academy (ACA), Korea, invites
applications for the first Youth Workshop Program on September 15~November 15,
2006. The Institute aims to provide cultural education for young Asians and
non-Asians interested in Asia to promote
knowledge on diverse Asian cultures and intercultural understanding. The
institute provides education programs and accommodation (studio, shared house,
or dormitory) to all participants with no charge. Participants will also
receive monthly living expenses of US$500 per month, but the participants
should cover their own transportation cost. Applicants with strong merits may
apply for travel scholarships. Some selection criteria include the following: Applicants
should demonstrate good academic qualification with proficiency in English.
They must have the ability to articulate their views in English and comprehend
lectures delivered in English. Applicants should not be less than 20 years and
more than 30 years old, and should preferably be college graduates or senior
students. The Youth Workshop consists of academic and cultural programs.
Lectures for academic program are given highly regarded academics and experts
from universities, governments, and research institutes. To complement the
academic program, the Youth Workshop offers social and cultural program that
allows participants to have hands-on experience on diverse aspects of cultural
life of the host country. Applicants should send
a letter of application (free form), curriculum vitae, any proof of English
proficiency (for non-native speakers), and two letters of recommendation. All
materials should be received by July 10, 2006. Early applications will find
favorable consideration. Address to: Dr Shin Dong Kim, Professor, School of Communication,
Hallym University,
1 Okcheon-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 200-702, Korea. Electronic submission for
the letter of application, CV, and letters of recommendation directly from the
letter writers is preferred: E-mail them to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
for quick review. Inquiries about the program should also be directed to the
noted e-mail address.
