VP’s Greeting

Dear students,

Welcome to the 2018 Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) International Summer Semester (ISS)!

In pursuit of becoming a world-renowned university, the Office of International Relations’ purpose

is to serve the international community at SKKU while proactively broadening its global alliances.
We remain committed to all of the students spending their summers here with us, and extend our
thanks and appreciation for the many ways in which you enrich SKKU’s academic community.

This year’s ISS is the most comprehensive and innovative program we have ever put together.
We have more courses in more subjects this year with an emphasis on meeting the current and
future demands of our students and global society. With this in mind, we intend to provide a
unique platform for sophisticated exploration of compelling issues influencing the problems and
opportunities that are prevalent in the world. We are driven to deliver the most interesting,
truly international, educational experience both inside and outside the classroom.

The primary objective of our summer program is to facilitate the creation of a new criterion by
which international dialogue is conducted by appealing to students that are interested in looking
beyond borders. This can ultimately be achieved through the methodology our professors utilize
to solve problems from an interdisciplinary perspective as well as by stimulating thought-
provoking analysis of key topics shaping social, economic, and personal development.

This being the eleventh year of SKKU’s ISS, I have no doubt that it will once again be a great
opportunity for students from around the world to engage in cross-cultural interactions, be
challenged by our diverse courses, and take part in the wonderful cultural activities we provide.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquires or requests. Thank you once again for
choosing to attend Sungkyunkwan University’s International Summer Semester and enjoy your
time here with us!

Ja Choon Koo, Ph.D.

Vice President of International Affairs
Sungkyunkwan University
 2018 SKKU ISS Schedule
Date Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29

Morning 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class
13:00 Class
10:00 Orientation 13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class
Afternoon 16:00 Class
11:30 Old City Tour 16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class
18:00 Pizza Party
Week 2 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6
Morning 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class
12:30 Field Trip 1
13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class -Nanta Show
Afternoon
16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class
Week 3 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13
Morning 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class
08:30 Field Trip 2
13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class -Everland/Caribbean Bay
Afternoon
16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class
Week 4 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20
Morning 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 09:00 Class 08:30 Field Trip 3
10:30 Graduation
13:00 Class 13:00 Class 13:00 Class -Folk Village, Taekwondo
Afternoon 12:00 Farewell
16:00 Class 16:00 Class 16:00 Class & BBQ Party
 2018 ISS Course Information - Morning Class (09:00-11:45)
Code Title Professor Classroom Building
ISS3061 Corporate Leadership in East Asia Inhyeock Lee 9B316
ISS3065 Technological Innovation and Business Strategy Tae Young Choi 9B114
ISS3070 Climate Change: Science, Technology and Policy Mark Zuidgeest 9B218
ISS3080 Financial Markets and Institutions Wang Mingzhu 9B313
ISS3090 Technology, Society and Sustainability Navrati Saxena 90208
ISS3103 Creativity, Innovation and Design Bronwen Dalton 9B106
ISS3113 Nurturing Talent: Education and Human Resource Policy in the Global Economy Sunwoong Kim 9B208
ISS3133 An In-depth Look at the Role of Culture in Global Marketing Julie Pennington 90104
ISS3140 Data Science and Management David Reitter 9B320
ISS3152 Big Data: Technologies and Applications Il-Yeol Song 9B118
International
ISS3153 Korean Cinema and Contemporary Korean Society Youngeun Jang 90110
Hall
ISS3157 Behavioral Economics and the Economics of Altruism Surajeet Chakravarty 9B113
ISS3170 Business Ethics George Frynas 90422
ISS3171 Macroeconomics Hyungho Byun 9B321
ISS3174 Engineering Communication II (Add. Course) Kim Charles Barnett 9B318
ISS3175 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Junhyun Park 90403
ISS3178 Algorithm and Problem Solving Arthur Tang 9B215
ISS3179 Energy and Environment Changgu Lee 9B312
ISS3180 Introduction to Robotics MANNAN MUHAMMAD 90421
ISS3188 Electromagnetics Ian McArthur 90109
ISS3189 Nanobiotechnology and Translational Science Namjoon Cho 90402
ISS3074 International Economics: Path to Balanced Growth Thomas Bishop 33303
ISS3075 International Negotiations: From Disagreement to Consensus Patrik Hultberg 33306 Business
ISS3075 International Negotiations: From Disagreement to Consensus (Chinese Course) Jinghua Lee 33305 School
ISS3166 Foundations of Statistics Sang-Wook Kim 33402
ISS3174 Engineering Communication II David Roberts 33304
33218
ISS3168 Korean Language: Beginner (09:00-10:50, 2 hours) TBN
32211
ISS3098 Cross-Cultural Business Management (Chinese Course) Woo Park 32210 Dasan Hall
ISS3100 Corporate Communication Joseph Kim 50319
Hoam Hall
ISS3117 Korea-China Economic Relations and Trade (Chinese Course) Philip Fei-Ling Wang 50304

2018 ISS Course Information - Afternoon Class (13:00-15:45)

Code Title Professor Classroom Building
ISS3070 Climate Change: Science, Technology and Policy Mark Zuidgeest 9B113
ISS3080 Financial Markets and Institutions Wang Mingzhu 9B313
ISS3086 Human Rights Across Borders Jeong-Woo Koo 90403
ISS3090 Technology, Society and Sustainability Navrati Saxena 90208
ISS3103 Creativity, Innovation and Design Bronwen Dalton 9B106
ISS3104 Discover Korea: Korean Culture and History Youngah GUAHK 90109
ISS3116 Perspectives on Conflicts: Management, Negotiation & Resolution Sunwoong Kim 9B316
ISS3135 Marketing and Consuming Culture: Sports, Entertainment and Technology Julie Pennington 90104
ISS3141 How the Mind Works – a Big Data Approach David Reitter 9B118 International
ISS3148 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility George Frynas 9B318 Hall
ISS3156 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tae Young Choi 9B321
ISS3159 Understanding International Finance, the Global Economy, and Exchange Rates Minjoo Kim 90421
ISS3167 Urban Sociology of Subcultural Neighborhoods in the City of Seoul Eui-Hang Shin 9B215
ISS3173 Heat Transfer Heeyeop Chae 90110
ISS3174 Engineering Communication II Kim Charles Barnett 9B114
ISS3176 Financial Economics Surajeet Chakravarty 90422
ISS3182 Strategic Management Inhyeok Lee 9B312
ISS3183 Human Computer Interaction Arthur Tang 9B208
ISS3185 Global Politics and the World Economy Thomas Christiansen 90402
ISS3187 Engineering Mathematics II Lois Simon 9B218
ISS3101 Poverty, Inequality and Economic Growth Thomas Bishop 33304
ISS3075 International Negotiations: From Disagreement to Consensus Patrik Hultberg 33306
ISS3151 Corporate Finance Jongbom Chay 33402 Business
33219 School
ISS3168 Korean Language: Beginner (13:00-14:50, 2 hours) TBN
32211
ISS3177 Communication Management Strategies Joseph Kim 33305
ISS3148 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (Chinese Course) Jinghua Lee 32210 Dasan Hall
ISS3098 Cross-Cultural Business Management (Chinese Course) Woo Park 50319
Hoam Hall
ISS3117 Korea-China Economic Relations and Trade (Chinese Course) Philip Fei-Ling Wang 50304

2018 ISS Course Information - Evening Class (16:00-18:45)

Code Title Professor Classroom Building

ISS3104 Discover Korea: Korean Culture and History Youngah GUAHK 9B113
ISS3153 Korean Cinema and Contemporary Korean Society Youngeun Jang 90110
ISS3168 Korean Language: Beginner (16:00-17:50, 2 hours) TBN 9B316 International
ISS3169 Korean Language: Intermediate (16:00-17:50, 2 hours) TBN 9B313 Hall
ISS3174 Engineering Communication II David Roberts 9B118
ISS3186 Sociology of International Sports Eui Hang Shin 9B114
General Information
* This handbook is primarily intended for international ISS participants; please be mindful that some
of the information in this booklet may not be applicable to all SKKU students, including international
full-time SKKU students.

ISS Office
The ISS Office is set up for the purpose of providing students and faculty with administrative services,
support, and information during the 2018 ISS. If you are ever in need of help, please come to the ISS
Office where the staff is always ready and willing to assist you.

Humanities and Social Sciences Campus

Location 90209, International Hall
Working
Weekdays (09:00-19:00)
Hour
Phone 02-760-0181
Number 02-760-0182

Please understand that the ISS Office does NOT provide the following services:
◦ Photocopy/Print/Fax/Scan
◦ Web browse/search
◦ Mobile phone contract

ISS Hotline

2018 SKKU ISS provides a 24-hour hotline for emergencies.

Please understand that this is only for emergencies that require immediate attention.
Therefore, we do NOT field any general enquiries about the program through this service.
If you have an ordinary question, please contact the ISS Office during office hours.

■ Contact: 010-3470-8310

Bulletin Board

As you will need important information regarding immigration, grading, schedule changes, and so on,
you are expected to check our online and offline ISS Notice Boards on a regular basis.

■ Offline Board: ISS Notice Board next to the ISS Office

■ Online Board: ISS Notice Board at ISS Website (http://summer.skku.edu)

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Health Insurance (for international students only)

It is required that all SKKU ISS participants be insured.

■ Group Insurance
If you are covered by group insurance arranged by SKKU, you can visit the ISS Office for support.

■ Individual Insurance
If you have individual insurance, you must contact the insurance company for support.

ISS Assistants

ISS student assistants serve ISS students in the following ways.

■ Teaching Assistant (TA)

Teaching Assistants act as a bridge between lecturers and students. They facilitate classroom activity
by enhancing communication among classroom participants. TAs may also deliver useful information
to the class concerning a course or the overall ISS program from time to time. They are the first ones
you are advised to contact if you have any questions about a class.

■ Housing Assistant (HA)

Housing Assistants are dormitory helpers who stay in the dorm with you. ISS participants must contact
the HA of the dorm if they have any housing problems or difficulties. You are expected to follow the
HAs’ instructions and guidance, as they are the authorized staff of the dorm that are responsible for
supervising it with or without a security guard.

■ Office Assistant (OA)

Office Assistants are administrators in the ISS Office. They provide you with useful information
regarding administrative aspects of the program such as insurance, field trip registration, and grading.
You can find them in the office during regular operating hours.

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Academic Information
Class Schedule

ISS courses are conducted during every weekday.

■ Morning Class: 9:00-11:45

■ Afternoon Class: 13:00-15:45
■ Evening Class: 16:00-18:45

Grading and Attendance Policies

SKKU ISS grades consist of an academic component and class attendance. It is required that ISS students
meet both criteria to pass a course. SKKU ISS uses a Pass/Fail grading policy.

■ Academic Evaluation
◦ Pass (P): grade of 60% or above
◦ Fail (F): grade below 60%

■ Attendance
◦ Pass (P): attendance of 80% or above
◦ Fail (F): attendance below 80% (More than 3 absences)

Transcript and Certificate of Completion

A transcript and certificate of completion will be available at the graduation ceremony only if a student
completes the program successfully with a passing grade. Please send the email to [email protected] if
you cannot attend the graduation ceremony.

Course Add/Drop

Adding or dropping courses is NOT allowed at any time during the ISS.

ISS Credit and Transfer

Every ISS course is a 3-credit course except the Korean Language Course. In order to obtain credit for a
full summer semester at SKKU, students must complete 45 hours of study in 3 weeks. Korean language
courses worth 2 academic credits require fulfillment of 2 study hours per day. You can see SKKU
Academic Transcript Guide in the following website.
https://summer.skku.edu/_res/summer/etc/guide.pdf

■ Credit Transfer

A student’s home university is primarily responsible for transferring SKKU credits. SKKU only provides

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information on the ISS grading system, course syllabi, and academic policies. Therefore, all ISS
participants are advised to inquire at their home universities to ensure credits are transferred properly.

Course Readers

Course materials for ISS 2018 are available at the ISS Office upon professor request. The TA for each
course will provide correct information on where to acquire course readers and other class materials.
You may also download course materials from the ISS website
(https://skb.skku.edu/summer/board/academic.do ), in which case your class TA will give you another
notification about it.

Extra Korean Language Class

The Extra Korean Language Class is held from 16:00 to 17:30 on Tuesdays and Thursday. Classrooms are
9B106 and 9B113. Classroom for each student will be noticed by individual email.

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Field Trips & Events
* All SKKU ISS field trips and events are photographed or videotaped.
* Due to unavoidable circumstances, field trips or events may be subject to change or cancellation.
*Transportation will be provided

Field Trip 1: Old City Tour

■ When: June 25, 11:30

Explore the history of Seoul by visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most beautiful and grandest of
Korea’s five great palaces.

Activity 1: Pizza Party

■ When: June 29, 18:00

■ Where: On-campus

ISS students can enjoy some pizza and drinks in Friday night. Make new friends, relax, and eat your fill
in the center of Sunkyunkwan University’s Humanities and Social Sciences Campus.

Activity 2: Nanta Show

■ When: July 6, 12:30

■ Where: Myungdong or Hongdae

Nanta is Korea's unique non-verbal comedy show that incorporates traditional “samul nori” rhythm
which is performed with improvised instruments such as cutting boards, water canisters, and kitchen
knives. As the "must see performance" in Korea, the Nanta show will provide a fun and exciting time!

Activity 3: UCC Contest

The UCC (user created content) Contest provides students with the opportunity to show off their
creativity and the ISS experience. To join, students need to create short videos (5-minute maximum)
about the ISS. The subject matter can be anything about the ISS, including the lead up to coming to
Korea, the extracurricular activities, spending time studying or meeting with friends; the point is to be
creative. Submit the videos via email to [email protected] by Sunday, July 15th. If the files are too big,
please upload them to Dropbox or Google Drive and email the link. The videos will be uploaded onto
the ISS website (https://summer.skku.edu/summer/index.do) and all ISS students will have the
opportunity to vote for the best ones on the site. The creators of the best three videos will be
awarded 500,000 KRW, 300,000 KRW, and 200,000 KRW for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize, respectively, in
Amazon gift vouchers. There is no limitation on the amount of people involved in creating a video, but
the winners must share the prizes. The best videos can be shown at the Graduation Ceremony.

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 *UCC videos submitted for the contest may be used for promotional purposes.
Field Trip 2: Everland/Caribbean Bay

■ When: July 13, 08:30

Korea's largest and most popular amusement park, Everland, entertains visitors with numerous rides
and other attractions. The main park has rollercoasters and other thrill rides whereas Caribbean Bay
Water Park is where you can not only enjoy swimming and water slides like the Water Bobsleigh and
Mega Storm, but you can also relax in hot spring waters. ISS students may choose either the main
Everland Amusement Park or Caribbean Bay. If you choose Caribbean Bay, please remember your
swimwear and other essentials.

Field Trip 3: Korean Folk Village / Taekwondo Demonstration / BBQ Party

■ When: July 19, 08:30

1. Korean Folk Village

Spend a day in Korea’s past at Yongin’s Korean Folk Village. This 243-acre living museum recreates life
in the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), offering over 260 buildings as well as lively cultural
performances and activities. This was also the filming location for many Korean movies and TV
dramas.

2. Taekwondo Demonstration

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean martial arts that teaches more than
physical fighting skills. The professional athletes will give a demonstration and teach you the basic
skills of taekwondo. You will have a chance to break pine boards with your bare hands or feet.

3. BBQ Party

There will be a party with delicious Korean barbecue and drinks prepared for the ISS students! You
will never forget the food, beautiful sunset, variety of fun games, and the memories of friends at SKKU’s
Natural Sciences Campus in Suwon.

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Campus Life
Classroom and Building Identification Numbers

The classrooms of SKKU have their own identification number which consists of a 5-digit combination of
numbers and letters. Students are advised to refer to the following table in order to find the right
classroom.
Humanities and Social Sciences Campus No.
600th Anniversary Hall 10
Law Building 20
Toegye Hall of Humanities 31
Dasan Hall of Economics 32
Business School Building 33
International Hall 90 (9B)

* The first two digits of the classroom number are the building identification number.
* The third digit indicates the floor; the last two digits are the classroom number.
E.G. 9B217: Classroom number 17 on the 2nd basement (floor) of the International Hall

■ Location of Buildings with ID Number

■ SKKU Shuttle Bus

Campus Humanities and Social Sciences Campus
Operating Hour 07:00-19:00 (every 10 to 15 minutes)
Operating Date Monday ~ Saturday
From-To Hyehwa Station (Line 4 Exit 1) ↔ Campus: Sports area
Fare KRW 300

*Please prepare exact monetary amounts as the bus does not provide change.

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Survival Kit

You can download the 2018 SKKU ISS Survival Kit from the ISS website (http://summer.skku.edu).
The material includes information about how to get to the campus and dormitories from the airport
and how to commute between the two campuses via SKKU shuttle or through public transportation.

Wireless Internet Access

■ ID: skkuiss
■ PW: skku@2018

Gym

The gym is not available to ISS students during the entirety of the program.

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Central Library

SKKU participants are able to access the SKKU Central library by using barcode that is given to the first
day of class. You can enter the library and use the reading rooms, but you may not borrow books.

Central Library
(Acquisitions Section)
Weekdays 09:00-17:30
Saturday 10:00-17:00

Although the acquisitions section has opening and closing hours, the library has a study area that is
open 23 hours every day from 6 AM to 5 AM.
PC Lab

■ Location
◦ 32530, 5F, Dasan Hall of Economics
◦ 33204, 2F, Business School
◦ 61601, 6F, Suseon Hall
■ Hours: 09:00-17:30 (Monday to Friday)

■ NOTE
Please understand that you may not be able to use the PC lab when there is a class present.

Copy & Print

You can use the print machine (kiosk) at the following locations.

Building Floors
International Hall Lobby and B2F
Student Center 3F
The 600th Anniversary Hall 1F
Central Library 2F
Business Building B1F/2F

■ How to use the Kiosk

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You may also use the Copy & Print Center on campus.
Building Floor
Business Building B1F
Central Library 4F

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Everyday Essentials
Banking
International s
The easiest bank for students to access is Woori Bank, which is located inside the campus. Most banking The easiest ban
institutions in Korea open at 09:00 and close at 16:00. There are ATMs that accept international new account a
credit/debit cards at several banks near each campus. their foreigner
close at 16:00.
several banks n
Currency and Cost of Living
Korean
There arecurrenc
two
Korean currency is called Won (KRW) – shown as a ₩ before monetary amounts. Denominations are • Foreigner
are ₩ 10, ₩Rre 50
•1,000
Passport and
and coin
₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500 in coin; and ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000 and ₩50,000 in bills. For public
those who
taxis will do n
accep
transportation and vending machines, ₩1,000 bills and coins are widely used. Most shops and taxis
will accept two major credit cards, Visa and MasterCard. Debit cards are also acceptable, but make make sure you
sure your debit card can be used in Korea.

Item Price
Basic fare for subway & bus ₩1,250
A glass of beer (500cc) ₩3,500
Cafe latte (tall) in Starbucks ₩4,800
A lunch at SKKU’s cafeteria ₩3,000~6,000
A Big Mac set ₩6,100
Milk (500 ml) ₩1,500
A movie ticket ₩10,000

Climate and Weather

The climate in
The climate in South Korea can be characterized into four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Summe
winter. Summer temperatures average 26℃ with a high of 33℃ while the humidity is usually around 80 ~ 85 percen
80 to 85%. August is usually the hottest month and July is the most humid, which means those for outdoor ac
months are considered the best for outdoor activities, such as visiting the beach.

Precipitation over most of the peninsula averages 1,300 mm per year. Most rain comes during the
Winter temper
summer, primarily from mid-July to early August, but monsoon rains are not continuous; usually a few
days of rain are followed by a few days of clear skies. Most typhoons hit in late July or early on the coast an
September. Large storms are rare, especially in Seoul. to 5 ℃. And Pr

Most rain com

Transportation
continuous: a f
■ Subway
early Septemb
■ Subway The subway is
The subway is the easiest and quickest way to get to your destination in the metropolitan area. A pre- pre-paid transi
paid transit card is also useful and convenient if you use the subway often. All signs and most announcemen
announcements are in Korean and English as well as Japanese and Chinese. In addition, you can announcemen
numbered as w
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■ Bus
There are two
 distinguish the lines by their colors and the stops are numbered as well.

■ Bus
There are two types of buses in Korea: the regular city bus and the deluxe bus. For your convenience,
it is possible to use a pre-paid transit card to pay the fare instead of paying by cash. Since bus lines can
be complicated, even for Seoul residents, we recommend you use the subway unless you are certain
about the bus number and the stop.

■ Taxi
Taxis can be expensive if you are traveling a long distance. The basic fare is ₩3,000 for a regular taxi,
and the black luxury taxis (called deluxe taxis) cost more with a basic fare starting at ₩5,000. A 20%
extra fare will be charged from midnight to 04:00 am. There is also a special orange cab for
international residents living in Korea in which users can use foreign languages.

Mobile Phone Subscription

There are three
them run lots o
There are three mobile phone service providers in Korea: SK Telecom, KT and LG U+. All three operate
visitone of the
mobile phone shops near the campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Phones, as well as other electronic like ISS student
devices can also be found in great supply at the Electronic Market and I’Park Mall in the Seoul district of
Yongsan, less than 30 minutes by train from the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus. Pre-paid
mobile phones are the best option for short-term visitors like ISS students.

Electricity

The standard voltage in South Korea is 220V. There are two-pin plugs on most Korean electrical
equipment, the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries.
Some 120V electrical appliances may not work properly even with an adapter, but any devices with an
AC adapter such as laptops or rechargeable batteries should function safely.

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Useful Websites

Category Title URL

Korean Culture and Information Service http://www.korea.net
Korea/Seoul
Seoul Metropolitan Government http://english.seoul.go.kr
Incheon International Airport http://www.airport.kr/eng/
Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
http://www.smrt.co.kr
Transportation Corporation
http://info.korail.com/mbs/english/i
Korail Korean National Railroad
ndex.jsp
Seoul Global Center http://global.seoul.go.kr
Daily Life Korea Meteorological Administration http://www.kma.go.kr
Korean Language Study on the Internet http://www.kosnet.go.kr
Korea Tourism Organization http://www.visitkorea.or.kr
Tourism
Seoul City Tourism http://www.visitseoul.net

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