The Korean Association of Canadian Studies (KACS)
The Korean Association of Canadian Studies (KACS) was established on April 1, 1992 to promote Canadian Studies in Korea, and was founded under the leadership of the Center for Canadian Studies at Yonsei University, along with the Centre de Recherches sur la Francophonie of Seoul National University which was a former associate member of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS).
KASC became a full member of the ICCS in May 1994.
KASC encourages the development of Canadian Studies by providing opportunities for academic exchanges and fellowships to scholars interested in Canadian Studies in the areas of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. KACS publishes “Canada Nonchong” (Korean Review of Canadian Studies) and organizes KACS conferences annually where Canadian and Korean scholars, politicians, and artists present their ideas on Canada-Korea relations, Canadian law, literature, politics, culture, economy and other academic fields.
And also, The Canadian studies program section of the Canadian Embassy in Seoul acts as the administrative agent for several programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and the International Council of Canadian Studies (ICCS). The general objective of these programs is to develop a better knowledge and understanding of Canada and the Canadian Affairs amongst Korean academics and the general public. These programs provide support for the development of teaching, research and publication of material on Canada.
Center for Canadian Studies in Korean Universities
List of Canadian Studies Centers in South Korea (Centers are presented in alphabetical order by name)
Canadian Studies at Kangnam University
The Canadian Studies program has only recently been recognized as an official undergraduate degree program in Korea at Kangnam University. Currently, the Canadian Studies program as a degree program is offered only at Kangnam University.Kangnam University expects to nurture Korea-Canada relations specialists with its Canadian Studies program.
List of Canadian Studies Centers in South Korea
- Kyunggido
Kangnam University. Department of Canadian Studies (2000).
San 6-2. Kugal-ri, Kihueng-up, Yong-In
Kyunggido 449-702
South Korea
Chair: Dr. Young-Suk (Simon) MOON
Tel: [82] (331) 280-3490
email: smoon@kns.Kangnam.ac.kr
Language/Langue: Korean
Degree/Diplôme: B.A. (Canadian Studies).
Teaching/Domaines d'enseignement: Introduction to Canadian Studies; Canadian History
Note: First degree conferring Canadian Studies programme in Korea
- Seoul
Sookmyung Women's University. Canadian Studies Center. (1986).
Chongpa-dong, Yongsan-ku
Seoul 141-742
Korea
Director: Dr. In-Chan PARK
tel: [82] (2) 710-9320
fax: [82] (2) 710-9380
e-mail: chan9320@sookmyung.ac.kr
Yonsei University. Institute of East and West Studies. Center for Canadian Studies. (1984).
134 Shinchon-Dong
Seodaemoon-Gu
Seoul 120-749
Korea Director: Yeonho LEE
tel: [82] (2) 2123-2941
fax: [82] (2) 363-7642
email: yhlee@yonsei.ac.kr
Language/Langue: Korean; English
Research/Recherche: Canadian politics; economy; society; Canadian literature (English).
Teaching/Domaines d'enseignement: Canadian politics; economy; education.
Publications: Kanada Youngu (journal); proceedings of annual conferences.
Canadiana collection/Collection « Canadiana »: Yonsei university library: approx. 3,000 titles.
Seminars/Séminaires: annual Korea-Canada conference held alternately in Korea and Canada.
Linkages/Réseaux internationaux: University of Alberta (formalized exchange); University of Toronto (faculty exchange); Athabasca University (student/scholar exchange).
Note: Visiting Internship in Canadian Studies since 1987.
- Taejon
Chungnam National University. American-Canadian Studies Institute. (1976).
220 Kung-dong, Yusong-ku
Taejon 305-764
Korea
Director: Myung-Bae YEOM
tel: [82] (42) 821-5592
fax: [82] (42) 823-5359
email: mbyeom@cnu.ac.kr
Language/Langue: Korean; English
Research/Recherche: Canadian literature (English); economy; politics and history; multiculturalism.
Publications: Puk-mujuhak yong'gu = American-Canadian Studies (annual journal).
Canadiana collection/Collection « Canadiana »: centre: approx. 210 titles.
Seminar/Séminaire: annual interdisciplinary international seminar (October).
Linkages/Réseaux internationaux: University of British Columbia (informal exchange).
Fellowship and Scholarship Information
Programs for Canadian Studies institutes or departments wishing to engage in study on Canada
▪ Canadian Studies Resource Sharing Networks
▪ Conference/Seminar/Workshop
▪ Institutional Research Program (IRP)
▪ Library Support Programs (LSP)
▪ Program Development Grant (PDG)
Programs for full-time faculty members wishing to engage in study on Canada
▪ Asia Pacific Canadian Studies Award (CAPA)
▪ Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP)
▪ Faculty Research Program (FRP)
▪ ICCS - NCC National Capital Research Scholarship
▪ ICCS Program for International Research Linkages (PIRL)
Programs for graduate students wishing to engage in study on Canada
▪ Canadian Studies Academic Internship Program
▪ Doctoral Student Research Awards (DSR)
▪ Government of Canada Award
▪ Graduate Research Program
▪ The ICCS Scholarship
▪ The Sauve Scholars Program
▪ Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships Programme
*For more information on fellowship and scholarship, please consult the Canadian Embassy in Seoul.
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