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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
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Does anyone know if any Korean schools offer part time PHD programs?
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Although I may be wrong here, from talking to my profs when I was still at uni, my understanding was that a PhD (at least in the humanities) was largely a matter of how fast/hard you worked, rather than a part/full-time distinction. What I mean is, you work at whatever pace you want. Some people blow through it in a couple years and some do it more "part-time" while working/raising a family, etc.
Of course... maybe Korea is different? |
Maybe it differs with each university? My uni (getting a MA in the US) requires PhD students to be full-time. The 1st 2 years are coursework requirements, then the last 3 (or more) are teaching requirements and dissertation work. Maybe you can be in absentia for the dissertation part, if you are ABD...However, I don't know for sure. |
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bluelake
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:49 am Post subject: Re: questions |
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| lionel wrote: |
Does anyone know if any Korean schools offer part time PHD programs?
Also, for those who took a program in Korea or are taking one, how many classes do you have a week and are they in the morning, afternoon, night or mixed whenever?
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I have three classes per week (in the afternoon). Although they are often scheduled as two 75 minute classes, profs will sometimes arrange the timing with the students (classes are often 6-12 students, so not large); instead of two days, mine were combined into 2-1/2 to 3 hour classes once a week and usually met in small conference rooms (or even a prof's office if the class was small enough). |
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catchshime
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Location: "I am not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land."
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Did anyone really expect undergraduate to be anything close to difficult? The topic is about graduate level, though, and that's what most of us are interested in. The Chung Ang program was a joke? Really? Where did the professors do their training? The GSIS program at Yonsei, according to the website, is staffed with well-documented and trained professors from Ivy League schools. Is Chung Ang similar? I guess I kind of have faith in schools like Michigan and Duke that first their acceptance requirements would be more than enough to stop any from "slipping through the cracks."
More information on Yonsei would be appreciated. Thanks |
I concur -- more information on Yonsei would be appreciated! |
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naturegirl321
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Thiuda
Joined: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Religion ist f�r Sklaven geschaffen, f�r Wesen ohne Geist.
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: questions |
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| bluelake wrote: |
| lionel wrote: |
Does anyone know if any Korean schools offer part time PHD programs?
Also, for those who took a program in Korea or are taking one, how many classes do you have a week and are they in the morning, afternoon, night or mixed whenever?
Thanks |
I have three classes per week (in the afternoon). Although they are often scheduled as two 75 minute classes, profs will sometimes arrange the timing with the students (classes are often 6-12 students, so not large); instead of two days, mine were combined into 2-1/2 to 3 hour classes once a week and usually met in small conference rooms (or even a prof's office if the class was small enough). |
Studying at Korea University, I've had the same experience that bluelake has described above. I attend three classes a week, each scheduled for two 75 minute periods back-to-back. Classes are small to medium, ranging from 5 students to 15 students per seminar/lecture. At the beginning of the semester I put together my own schedule, focusing on courses that I need to graduate and courses in other departments that are related to my field - it's very flexible. Courses are scheduled in the morning, the afternoon and early evening.
I'm not sure about part-time study options at Korean universities, however my study schedule allows me to work full-time as a university instructor. |
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OiGirl
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: |
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| It also depends on the program. Some majors, like Early Childhood Education, are mostly intended for in-service teachers, so classes are ALL in the evening. |
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kimchi_pizza
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Location: "Get back on the bus! Here it comes!"
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I'm bumping this thread since I've decided to try to earn a M.A. in Korean Studies/History
while still living and working here. I wonder if the previous
posters've had any luck or wanna share their experiences since their last posts.
I'd also like to hear from anyone that already earned, in the process of earning
or thinking about earning (like me!) a M.A./PhD from a Korean uni.
*laughing* I just realized that more than likely a lot of you work at unis and
have already fled the country for your winter break.....oh well, still *bump*. |
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coralreefer_1
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Still here~
Did a second undergrad degree here in International Trade, and currently doing a second masters here in International Business.
Any specific questions? |
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kimchi_pizza
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
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Still here~
Did a second undergrad degree here in International Trade, and currently doing a second masters here in International Business.
Any specific questions? |
Thanks for the reply C.R.~
What were/are some of the biggest hurdles for you and how'd you overcome them? For me, it seems my lack of Korean language skills is my biggest problem.
(Let the self-arse kicking commence.)
Were you able to work full time and and still work part-time on your degrees?
(I'm assuming yes but how?) My school's willing to work with me by setting a
schdule where I can work 3 days of the week and attend classes elsewhere so
it's just a matter a finding a school with a decent program and can work with
me as well.
Are you pleased with the programs? It seems that no matter where you go or
what program or desired degree, they nearly ALL leave something to be desired.
I have plenty more questions, but I'm nursing a nasty head cold and typing
while slumped at my desk and can't think all too clearly....but...Happy New
Year!~ |
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coralreefer_1
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Private message sent~ |
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aspiringesl
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| I'm also interested in earning a PHD, however I speak zero Korean. What PHD programs are there from the top universities in Korea that actually teach in English? |
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Thiuda
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| aspiringesl wrote: |
| I'm also interested in earning a PHD, however I speak zero Korean. What PHD programs are there from the top universities in Korea that actually teach in English? |
Korean is not a requirement (depending on your field), though obviously it would be helpful. You're not providing us with enough info for us to give you much advice. Give and ye shall receive. |
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Hugo85
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| aspiringesl wrote: |
| I'm also interested in earning a PHD, however I speak zero Korean. What PHD programs are there from the top universities in Korea that actually teach in English? |
If you're not able to research that basic information, you may find the research element of a PhD program to be an insurmountable hurdle. |
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Yaya
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| Hugo85 wrote: |
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| I'm also interested in earning a PHD, however I speak zero Korean. What PHD programs are there from the top universities in Korea that actually teach in English? |
If you're not able to research that basic information, you may find the research element of a PhD program to be an insurmountable hurdle. |
Couldn't have said better myself. |
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aspiringesl
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| Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Thiuda wrote: |
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| I'm also interested in earning a PHD, however I speak zero Korean. What PHD programs are there from the top universities in Korea that actually teach in English? |
Korean is not a requirement (depending on your field), though obviously it would be helpful. You're not providing us with enough info for us to give you much advice. Give and ye shall receive. |
Those Korean uni sites for the top SKY universities have terrible English websites with regard to their masters program, which are all very vague and don't tell me if the classes would be taught in English or not. However, I was thinking of doing a PHD in either English Literature or Political Science, I hear the PHD in Korea is much easier and shorter to do and I just want to be able to work at Uni's in a tenured job as security. I currently have an MA in Applied Linguistics and teaching on contract basis at Uni's, and I'm quite sick of it! |
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