Workshop Description and Dates

The workshop will include lectures, tours to cultural and industrial sites, and a meeting with Korean educators and students. Lectures covering the politics, economy, history, culture, and society of Korea will be delivered in English by university professors or other experts. Up to 60 participants will be divided into two groups, with the first workshop taking place from June 24 to July 8, 2009 and the second workshop taking place from July 8 to July 22, 2009.  Participants will able to choose one or both cycles when they apply based on their availability.

The 2008 program itinerary can be downloaded by clicking here.  Please note that the itinerary for 2009 will NOT be exactly the same.  This is available as a sample only. 

"By broadening my own basis of information I am able to better teach my students about the world. Learning so much about Korea from the viewpoint of scholars and historians has allowed me to incorporate these ideas in a way that makes an impact." - Eve Sweeney, 2007 KSW participant, Middle school social studies teacher, MD

"I found the Korean people to be warm, welcoming and passionate about their country. The lectures were stimulating and informative, the history fascinating, the sites interesting and the food spicy, tasty and different. Visiting Korea was a truly incredible experience!" - Debbie Zlotowitz, 2008 KSW Participant, Head of School, NY Excerpt from A Brooklyn Educator Visits Korea in Learning Curves, Brooklyn Eagle, November 6, 2008