Educators are encouraged to apply for the 2015 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies. This year, the program is conducted in conjunction with the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Participants get an intimate view of Korea through visits to the DMZ, Buddhist Temples, and early historical sites.
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2015 Summer Fellowship
For full-time Social Studies Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, or Supervisors of programs involving Korean history and culture
Thirty finalists receive:
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Study Tour of South Korea from August 18 to August 26 (approximate dates)
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Stipend of $800 to cover all or most transportation costs to South Korea
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Transportation throughout Korea, hotel accommodations, and most meals
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Teaching materials and other academic materials about Korea and US/Korea Relations
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Guides, speakers, admissions, and more!
REQUIREMENTS:
To apply, you must be a full-time social studies teacher, curriculum coordinator, or supervisor of a program involving Korean history and culture. Applicants commit to developing a lesson plan or unit of study on the Korean War, contemporary issues, or US-Korean relations. Upon acceptance, a refundable-deposit of $100 is required. Deposits are refunded upon the completion of the Lesson Plan/Unit of Study.
Participants should be in good health, hikes and walking tours may be strenuous at times and summer temperatures can be very hot. Finalists should bring spending money for souvenirs, occasional lunches, laundry, phone calls, and incidentals.
Attendance is required at all activities and programs.
Tentative Dates: August 18-26, 2015
Deadline: April 30, 2015 DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 15, 2015
Please contact Luz Lanzot for more information.
