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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Chonbuk National University
Globalization and Higher Education in Korea:
A turn for better
Assistant Professor Sang-Ho Cho
Chonbuk National University, South Korea
10th Anniversary of English Engineering Education (e3) Program, 2010
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Chonbuk National University
Contents
Globalization and Economy Development in
Korea
Brief History of Higher Education in Korea
Status of Higher Education in Korea
Korean Students studying abroad and foreign
students in Korea
Future Direction of Higher Education
: A Turn for Better!
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1962, SEOUL 2010, SEOUL
A war-ravaged agrarian economy
GNP: 100 $
Global manufacturing powerhouse
Samsung, Hundai, LG, POSCO
GNP : ~20,000$
Globalization and Economy Development in Korea
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The growth of GDP between 1970 and 2007
Source: http://www.kosis.kr
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Brief History of Higher Education in Korea
1945-1950s: building the foundation- 1945: 19 institutions of higher education in the country
- 1950 (before Korean war): 4 universities, 29 colleges
1960s-1992: linking higher education to
economic development - University and colleges were controlled strongly under the military
regime government
- Democratic Movement of June 1987, ensuring autonomy and
accountability in university management
1990’s - present: deregulation, university
autonomy and quality assurance - The concept of ‘globalization’ (segyehwa) and the ‘information society’
- Asian economic crisis in 1997-8,
- New engine for growth, “Brain Korea 21 project” and promotion of
provincial universities, “NURI”
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Progression rate from high school to
post-secondary education
Source: MOEHRD/KEDI(2007), Analysis of Educational Statistics
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School leavers choice 2007(1990)
Graduation
from Year
12
Secondary
School
4 year Universities
2 year Jr. Colleges
Work
Non-economic activity
population
54.3%
(20.0%)
23.9%
(11.7%)
18.1%
(33.7%)
9.7%
(37.8%)
Post Grad Study
8.6%
(7.7%)of
Graduates
37.7%
(48.2%)of
Graduates
25.0%
(22.4%)of
Graduates
31.1%
(37.0%)of
Graduates
12.4%
(7.4%)of
Graduates
56.4%
(52.3%)of
Graduates
Ref.: http://www.slideshare.net/
Status of Higher Education in Korea
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SCIENCE Vol. 317, 6 July (2007)
Status of Higher Education in Korea
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Chonbuk National University
Korean Students studying abroad and
foreign students in Korea
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Chonbuk National University
Why do South Korean students leave their own highly
economically and educationally advanced country?
As the South Korean economy has developed,
more and more families can afford to send
their children overseas to study.
The intense competition for dvancement
through education in South Korean society
leads even families with limited means to send
their children abroad in order to keep up with
their more affluent neighbors
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What are the most pervasive reasons for South
Korean students' high desire for studying overseas?
“Education fever," based on the strong cultural
belief
- The primary pathway for social mobility and a
better future as well as individual success in an
increasingly globalized society.
A favorite South Korean slogan for successful
globalization
- "Only the first can survive,"
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Universities’ Role in Globalization
In major Korean universities, more classes and
lectures are taught not only in Korean but also
in English ― regardless of the subject matter.
In today's Korean universities, more professors
engage in international academic activities,
interact with overseas scholars and publish
their findings geared toward an international
audience.
Korea's major universities are also recruiting
more top-tier professors from overseas.
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How to estimate Univ.’s globalization?
The raw number of foreign students is not a
sufficient indicator of how globalized our
universities are.
We should look at what contributions these
students are making in our schools.
We should look at where our society is headed
in terms of globalization and see whether our
universities are meeting the social demand.
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Graduate vs. Undergraduate
Research Content Course Content
Research Credit Course Credit
Reputation of Professor Reputation of University
Interdisciplinary Focus Disciplinary Focus
English/other language English/other language
Internship More Important Internship Optional
Global English Engineering Education [Global e3]
International Engineering Education Exchange [Int. e3]
Future Direction of Higher Education
: A Turn for Better!
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Chonbuk National University
See you again in Jeon-Ju(전주, 全州)
Han-Ok Village (Korean Housing)
Poong-Nam Gate (National Treasure)
Jeon-Ju Festivals
Jeonju Korean fixed meal
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Thanks for your attentions!