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Kansas
Asia Scholars Social Work Program on Korea
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Full Program Description
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Korea
Program Description
Summary
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Course Director: Edward R.
Canda, Ph.D. (edc@ku.edu, 785-864-8939).
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KAS Program funded by Freeman
Foundation. Implemented
by KU Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) in cooperation with the KU School of Social Welfare and Study Abroad.
CEAS manages the Japan and China KAS programs.
Social Welfare manages the Korea program.
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Funding is for 4 years (2002-2003
academic year through 2005-06).
One cohort of approximately 6 students will participate each
year.
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Complete application materials
for 2004-05 program must be received by October 7.
Give to Edward R. Canda
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2 references required, at least
1 from a social work instructor
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Decision will be made by the
end October.
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Description of the program
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Theme – spiritual, religious,
and philosophical perspectives on social welfare in Korea (compared
with USA)
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Must enroll (most likely summer);
Counts as
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Program covers most program
group related expenses, including
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In-state
tuition
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Most group
travel expenses, such as KC-Seoul airfare, lodging, group meals
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Some educational
resources for course
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Exact amounts
are subject to budget limitations; to be determined
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Student must have cultural
flexibility (be open and respectful to the different cultural values,
lifestyles, travel experiences, climate, food, etc.)
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Needs passport
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Three components of educational
process
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Preparation (8-10 cultural orientation
classes; two and a half hours each)
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Presentations
and group discussions in Fall and Spring (including some guest speakers)
concerning basic polite language expressions and etiquette; introduction
to Korean culture, history, and social welfare philosophies and
practices; discussion of assigned readings; guidance for educational
journaling; practical aspects of international travel)
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field trips
(such as visiting to Korean market and restaurant in Kansas city),
extra-curricular CEAS activities (such as movies, art exhibits,
guest presentations, etc.)
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Travel as group, KC to Seoul
in Republic of Korea
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Visit social
work agencies; host institution (Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul);
museums; important historical, cultural, natural and religious sites
throughout country
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Lodging
likely to be in Korean style hotels and hostels depending on travel
plans
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Departure:
approximately late May, very soon after graduation.
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Duration:
about 3 weeks
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Debriefing, reflection, final
assignments after trip
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The number
of students to be selected
6~7 people
(mostly undergraduate), depends on the budget and level of interest
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Where to
put the application form - Dr. Edward Canda's mailbox at Twente
Hall. If mail, use express or registered mail.
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Korean
weather – similar to here; rainy season in part of summer. 4. Language barriers – there will be interpreters.
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Proper
dress in Korea – professional, depending on situation; customs of
respect will dictate.
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Eligible
students must be enrolled in a social work course and preferably
a social work major (BSW, MSW, or Ph.D.).
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Details
of enrollment will be worked out.
If graduating students are selected, we will attempt to accommodate
by issuing continuing education credits. The 3 credit hours will be beyond degree requirements,
so not necessary for graduation; however, they may fulfill course
elective requirements, depending upon specific degree curriculum
polices.
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Teamwork
and excellent group interaction skills necessary for group to have
a good learning experience.
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Applications
will be reviewed by Ed Canda, the co-instructor, and Rick Spano
(Associate Dean).
Kansas
Asia Scholars – Korea Program 2002-03 Synopsis of Activities back
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Note: Each year will vary in details. Theme: The Philosophical, Spiritual, and Religious Foundations of Korean Social Work and Social Welfare Korea Based Faculty Host and Consultant: Seung-Hee Park, Ph.D., Professor, School of Social Welfare, Sungkyunkwan University
Course Activities: Orientation Sessions Prior to Korea Trip
Summary of Activities During Korea Trip (May 20-June 10, 2003) · Welcome Ceremony at Sungkyunkwan University · Various formal and informal gatherings between KU and SKKU social work students in Seoul · Visits to social welfare agencies with presentations by staff, including: Seoul City Government Social Welfare Office, Yeongam County Social Welfare Office; Senior Welfare Center of Seoul (Buddhist); Yoo Lin Youth and Elder Community Center of Seoul (Won Buddhist); Catholic Community Center for People with Disabilities (Seoul); Holt International Adoption (Protestant, Seoul) · Visits to social welfare departments at universities, with presentations by Ed Canda and Korean faculty on various aspects of spiritual and secular approaches to social work, including Sungkyunkwan University, Dongguk University of Seoul (Buddhist), Daegu University, Dongguk University of Gyeongju (Buddhist) · Visits to Confucian Classics Study Institute (Seoul area) and other traditional Confucian study centers and shrines, including presentations by Ed Canda and Korean Faculty on Confucian philosophy and social welfare · Visits to Buddhist temples and important cultural sites, especially in Gyeongju City (notably Haein Sa and Bulguk Sa) · Visit with Korean shaman for discussion about traditional shamanic healing practice and beliefs and her role as community advocate (Chungmu City) · Visits to additional provincial and national parks and important historical and cultural sites throughout the country
Post Travel Debriefing Session (July 2003) · Reflection on trip, planning for service learning follow-up activities.
· Governmental social welfare services and policies · Overview of services and demographics for Korean child welfare and mental health · Cooperative GO/Non-Governmental religious auspice social welfare services and ideologies: Buddhist, Christian, and Won Buddhist · Confucian philosophy and contributions to social welfare · Principles of Buddhist philosophy for social work · Shamanic healing and community service · Korean traditional arts and culture
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