Harmony of Tradition and Modernity: Philosophy, Religion, and Culture in Korea (Study Abroad Opportunity)
Experience South Korea with Towson University in Summer 2024! Thoroughly modern but also deeply traditional, characterized by rapid change yet also deeply conservative, South Korea is both “Westernized” and consciously non-Western. Explore the paradoxes of Korean modernity through the study of Korean contributions to philosophy and religion and how these are implicit in everyday life. Participants will examine Korean traditional and modem philosophy and religion, focusing on Buddhism, Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, art history, and contemporary industry and learn about the cultural trend known as Hallyu (Korean Wave).
Students will spend time in Seoul, Suwon, Andong, and Gyeongju. Highlights include guest lectures from local experts, academic visits to major industries, visits to the National War Memorial, the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, the Demilitarized Zone, a traditional folk village, and an overnight temple stay.
Participants will take one of the following courses with Professor Suk Choi: PHIL 219 Introduction to Asian Philosophy (3 credits, Core 12), RLST 357 Special Topics in Comparative Religion (3 credits), ASST 470 Advanced Topics in Asian Studies (3 credits), or ANTH 370 Topics in Anthropology (3 credits).
Full program details and the application are available in Horizons.
For more information, contact Professor Choi. You can also contact the TU Study Abroad & Away Office by email, by calling 410-704-2451, or by online chat at towson.edu/abroad.
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