MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN KOREAN STUDIES
The M.A. Program in Korean Studies is a joint international, interdisciplinary program between Chulalongkorn University (CU) and Seoul National University (SNU).
The program aims to:
1) produce graduates with knowledge of Korean economy, society, politics, international relations, culture, business and industries as well as proficiency in Korean language; and
2) produce new body of knowledge on Korean studies emphasizing relations between Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia and the ASEAN.
In this day and age, political, economic, and cultural exchange among countries around the world, including Thailand, has become a norm through globalization. People interact with and are exposed to other political ideologies, market systems, products, and cultures rapidly and easily. As a result, influence by certain strong countries over others is inevitable, especially among those with geographical proximity. In Asia, Korea, Japan and China are the most influential. Their “soft power” tremendously impact Thai society and culture.
In Thailand, there is a strong interest in Korean culture or Korean Wave which is associated with entertainment industry, medical industry, and the business sector, hence the increase in the number of people interested in Korean culture and language. Also, there is an increasing number of Korean businesses in Thailand. However, there is still a lack of Thai people who are proficient in Korean language and aforementioned key aspects of Korea. As a result, the M.A. program in Korean Studies was created to meet these needs.
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An Interdisciplinary Program
The Master of Arts in Korean Studies is an interdisciplinary program in collaboration with Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Political Science, Faculty of Communication Arts, and the Institute of Asian Studies.
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Partnership with Seoul National University
We have MOU with Seoul National University to exchange professors. Seoul National University grants scholarships from Korea Foundation and Asian Network University for enroll new graduates who have competencies in Korean society, culture, history, politics, international affairs, economics, and business industries to connect Thailand with Korea and other countries in ASEAN and South East Asia.