Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies (MAINS)at the Inter-Asia Graduate School of NGO Studies (IGSONS)
Jointly offered by SungKongHoe University & Asian Regional Exchange for New Alternatives (ARENA),in Seoul, Korea
Inviting applications
Inter-Asia Graduate School of NGO Studies (IGSONS)
Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies (MAINS) Programme
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A graduate degree course offered by
Inter-Asia Graduate School of NGO Studies, SungKongHoe University , and Asian Regional Exchange for New Alternatives (ARENA)
The Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies (MAINS)
About MAINS
The programme of Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies starts in March 2007, jointly offered by the Graduate School of Asian NGO Studies of SungKongHoe University and the Asian Regional Exchange for New Alternatives (ARENA). Its multidisciplinary curriculum, integrating academic and practitioners' training with dynamic changes occurring in Asia and the globe, is unique in the field of studies on social changes, non-governmental organizations and civil society. The curriculum covers a wide range of current issues of international relations from both regional and global perspectives as a major field of studies, placing a special focus on the development of solidarity among civil society constituents.
MAINS is intended for the people who have been contributing or have the potential to contribute to a better understanding of or leading social changes in Asia. Benefiting from both academic and practical resources offered by two distinct host institutions, MAINS offers both intense and flexible preparation for either those seeking leadership and skills for more just and equitable social changes in Asia, or those seeking further studies in the field.
Admission
- Eligibility
We welcome applicants with an undergraduate degree, preferably in social science, and with experiences generally in the non-profit or non-governmental sectors in Asia. We are looking for individuals with sensitivity to and involvement in issues such as the promotion of social change, human rights, democratization, local community development, solidarity across borders, and humanitarian aid in Asia.
- Documents Required
Completed application form (download)
Official transcript from the college or university previously attended
One paper/report/article in English previously written by the applicant
2 letters of recommendation
2 photographs (passport photo size)
Research proposal (in English, 1,000-word length)
l Deadline for submission: 18 January 2007, by post or email
Curriculum
- Course nature
The Master of Arts in Asian NGO Studies (MAINS) is an alternative international and social studies programme taught in English with professional and practical focus in Asia. The programme particularly encourages applications from international students and Korean citizens with experiences of non-governmental activities in Asia. MAINS offers an advanced and intensive programme, with teaching methods based on individual self-research, mutual learning by students and thematic approaches. Reading and writing as well as debating and interacting with field groups are strongly emphasized.
- Course structure
MAINS is a 12-month, 4-quarter programme consisting of four required courses, four elective courses, and a thesis, totalling 30 credits. There is a particular theme given to each quarter as a synthesizing structure. Class schedules run from one quarter to the next with a 10-day break in between. Quarters have a varied number of sessions. Some courses are taught intensively by visiting lecturers. Courses combine lectures and student-led seminars.
Core Courses
- Globalization and Social Movements in Action
- Democracy and Democratization in Asia
- International Relations and Peace Issues in Asia
- Methodology and Thesis Writing
Elective Courses
(Not all elective courses are available each year.)
- Development and Social Changes in Asia
- Local Community and Asia
- Gender in Asia
- Globalization and Ecology in Asia
- Globalization and Migration in Asia
- Democracy and Social Movements in Korea
- Leadership and Strategies in NGOs
- International Conflict and Policy Studies
- Transnational Social Movements for Alternatives
- Emerging Inter-national Relations in Northeast Asia
- Emerging Inter-national Relations in Southeast Asia
- Religious Dialogue in Asian Context
- Workshop: Life and Issues in Asia – an Interactive workshop
- Field Study: Social Movements in Korea
Special Programmes (non-credit courses)
- Language Support Programmes, Korean and English
- Study Tour on Democratization and Civil Society Formation in South Korea
- Colloquium on Inter-Asia and Inter-national
- Simulated Conflict Resolution
Thesis
All students are required to write a thesis or an equivalent research report on a topic related to social changes and non-profit/governmental sectors in Asia. Applicants are strongly encouraged to define their research interests prior to the beginning of the programme. Students are expected to start working on their thesis/report proposal from the first quarter, with the support of supervisors. In the third quarter, students should be able to defend their thesis/report proposal. The fourth quarter is devoted mostly to the thesis/report, including field work, data collecting, write-up and defence.
Academic Schedule
- Application period
28 December 2006 – 18 January 2007
- Notification of admission
20 January 2007
- Spring Quarter: 15 weeks, 26 February to 7 June
- two-week holidays: 11-22 June
- Summer Quarter: 6weeks, intensive modules, 25 June – 3 August
- three-week holidays: 6-24 August
- Autumn Quarter: 15 weeks, 27 August to 7 December
- three-week holidays: 10-30 December
- Winter Quarter: 6 weeks, 1 January to 10 February 2008
- Thesis submission: by the first week of February 2008
Countries of origin of expected students for 2007
Bangladesh , China , India, Japan , Myanmar, Nepal, South Korea , Taiwan, Vietnam
Tuition, Scholarship and Other Expenses
(The approximate exchange rate of US$1 = 930 Korean Won)
Application fee: 70,000 KRW (75 USD)
* Application fee waived for those who are getting scholarships from SungKongHoe University
Full scholarship is given to students from developing countries, which covers;
Registration fee: 600,000 KRW (645 USD)
Tuition: 4,600,000 KRW (4,950 USD) per quarter
Minimum living cost: 700,000 KRW (753 USD) per month for 12 months
(including housing, meals, transportation, books, utilities, etc.)
A return airfare from and to home country
* An initial 3-month, paid home-stay is arranged for those who wish to stay so.
Faculty
Dean of IGSONS
Prof. Oh Jae-shik
MAINS Programme Faculty
- Honorary Chair : Dr. Kinhide Mushakoji
- Co-Directors : Dr. Hur Song-woo and an invited ARENA fellow
- Board of Teaching and Resource Persons
Park Gyung-tae (sociology, director of IGSONS)
Cho Hee-yeon (sociology, SKHU)
Hur Song-woo (feminism, SKHU)
Johan Saravamuttu (Research dean for social transformation, Universiti Sains Malaysia )
Vinod Raina (physics, People's Science Movement, India )
Lee Jung-ok (sociology, Daegu Catholic Univeristy)
Mohuiddin Ahmad (economics, Community Development Library, Bangladesh )
Nimalka Ferdinand (lawyer, Democratic People's Movement, Sri Lanka)
Francis Loh (political studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia )
Kaoru Aoyama (gender studies, People's Plan Study Group, Japan)
Lau Kin Chi (cultural studies, Lingnan Univ. Hong Kong)
Kim Min-woong (international relations, SKHU)
Lee Gi-ho (political studies, SKHU)
Francis Daehoon Lee (peace studies, ARENA)
Contacts
Ms. Janice Han, MAINS Programme staff, SKHU
tel. +82-2-2610-4753 (office)
+82-10-5850-8083 (mobile)
fax. +82-2-2610-4752
Mr. Francis Daehoon Lee, executive director, ARENA
tel. +82-2-2610-4751 (office)
+82-11-9256-5134 (mobile)
fax. +82-2-2610-4752
email: [email protected]