Global Korean Studies Major, Ewha Womans University

Korean Language Class won ACE Scholarship in 2016. Every semester, the department hires one or two Korean language teachers for non-credit language class and table. This year of 2016, this language class is awarded by ACE scholarship of Ewha Womans University. The total amount of 1,000,000 won will be spent for free textbooks, student workshops, and student essay contests. There are two classes: one for intermediate level (TOPIK level 3-4) and one beginner level (level 1-2). The language instructor of this year is Ms. Shim Myong-un, a Ph.D. student at Department of Korean Studies, GSIS in Korean language education. Congratulations!  

Q: I am a freshman in Korean Studies. Is it mandatory to take General Introduction to Korea? A: No. It is basically optional. You can decide three courses from General Introduction to Korea, Introduction to Economics, World History, Introduction to International Politics, and Introduction to International Business. However, the Department of Korean Studies strongly recommends its students to take General Introduction to Korea, because it is a foundational core course of our major. Q: Do I have to master TOPIK level 4 before I graduate? A: No. It is not mandatory to all students. However, if you receive EGPP scholarship, you have to improve your Korean language skill up to level 4 before graduation. In addition, you may have advantages to secure inside and outside fellowships if you have TOPIK level 4. Also, the department believes that its students should be able to speak, write, and read Korean language in sufficient levels when they are about to finish the undergradu...

38278 Seminar Abroad: Theory and Practive in Global Korean Studies June 18-28, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura In this seminar abroad, students will travel to Tokyo, Japan and will participate in seminars and lectures taught by several professors at Ewha and her partner universities, Rikkyo and International Christian University. This seminar is intended to provide a chance for Ewha students to explore various issues related to South Korea and Japan. Crossing the border from South Korea to Japan will open up new perspectives on East Asia past and present, which is now facing new challenges and problems beyond national borders. Students will also explore Tokyo's Shitamachi area and visit National Museum, Tsukiji Fish Market in order to read South Korea and Japan from cross-cultural perspectives (Sang-ho Ro). Ewha Womans Univeristy will provide free round-trip tickets to participants of this course.    

Application Schedule Submission Period of Application Form and Other Documents : January-February (1st round), April-May (2nd round) for Fall entrance. September- October (1st round) for Spring entrance. Notification of Admissions Decision (including scholarship): March (1st round), June (2nd round) for Fall entrance. November for Spring entrance. * Schedule may change. So, please contact department secretary or admission office (http:// enter.ewha.ac.kr ) Language Proficiency Requirement: Applicants must meet one of the following language requirements. 1. Topik level 3 for new students and Topik level 4 for transfer students. 2. Completing level 4 or above Korean Language Intensive program in Ewha Language Center. 3. English: TOEFL (iBT) 80, IELTS 5.5, TEPS 550. 4. High school diploma or bachelor's degree from Korean or English speaking institutions. 5. Recognition as possessing sufficient proficiency in Korean or English language by Ewha Womans Universi...

Scholarship Opportunities in Korean Studies Undergraduate Program     Scholarships at Ewha   Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP)   Application Period: students must apply for the scholarship in their University application. Eligibility: Students must be from a developing country in Asia and Africa. Students should demonstrate their high potential to become a female leader. Full tuition fee (including admission fee), on-campus housing fee, plus stipend.   International Exchange Scholarship (IES)   Application Period: students must apply for the scholarship in their University application. Eligibility: Students are deemed capable of contributing to international exchange in education. Students should keep their GPA above the minimum requirement to maintain their scholarship. The benefit varies from full-tuition-fee exemption for four years to half-tuition-fee exemption for one year.   International Ex...