Global Korean Studies Major, Ewha Womans University

Freshmen Course 37549 General Introduction to Korea (Prof. Kyong-Mi Kwon) T3, Th2          1202 International Education Building (IEB) Sophomore Course 37550 Introduction to Korean History (Prof.Michael Pettid) M5, W4          601 IEB This course will seek to provide students a broad understanding of Korean history over the last two millennia.  Rather than simply provide a ruling class history, this course will attempt to bring other histories to light, including those of the ruled classes, women, and other disenfranchised by the hegemonic governing structures.  By so doing, it is hoped that students will gain an appreciation of the diversity of Korean history and the various people who lived it.  Given the vast amount of materials and the relative dearth of time in the course, we will focus primarily on major themes in Korean history rather than a chronological examination of historical ‘facts.’  Students s...

[Job Opening] Full-time English Editor The Korea Foundation is seeking a native or native-level English speaker for the position of a full-time copy editor. Job deion ■ Review and edit official letters, agreements, contracts, publications (periodicals), press releases, and draft speeches for the Foundation President and Executive-Vice President ■ Conduct English language interviews for job applicants (two or three times a year) ■ Teach basic English writing skills to the newly recruited Korean staff (twice a year, for two hours per each class) Qualifications ■ Native or native-level English speaker with education (minimum four years) conducted in English in a majority English speaking country. ■ Professional copy-editing experience (minimum three years) ■ Undergraduate degree, preferably in international studies (advanced degree preferred) ■ Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills Terms and conditions ■ Contract period: January 16, 2017 to January 1...