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Silla University, 'Global Online Training Project' for Developing Countries
Training Korean Language and Culture Experts for University Students and Teachers from 14 Countries

Entrance ceremony and orientation for the global online training program spreading Korean Wave education to university students in developing countries.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] An online training project spreading the ‘Korean Wave in Education’ to developing countries has started at Silla University.

Silla University (President Park Tae-hak) announced on the 16th that it has begun cultivating global Korean language and culture experts through the ‘Global Online Training Project’ organized by KOICA.

Silla University is conducting a 60-day ‘Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course’ from September 14 to November 12 for 17 Korean language major university students and teachers from 14 countries including C?te d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Jordan, and Paraguay.

On the 14th at 3 p.m., Silla University held an opening ceremony and orientation in the large conference room on the 2nd floor of the Comprehensive Lecture Building on campus, attended by Director of International Exchange Jeong Hae-yong, faculty members, and mentors.

The Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course is a global training project organized by KOICA, and Silla University has been promoting this project annually since 2017.

This training is conducted online due to the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Silla University uses the video conferencing platform ‘Zoom’ to conduct real-time Korean language classes and various lectures related to Korean culture.

Various programs such as discussion programs and quizzes about Korea’s regional culture and tourist attractions have also been prepared to enhance understanding of Korean culture.

Trainees plan to analyze the status of Korean language education and the Korean Wave in their own countries and propose alternatives for the future development of Korean language education.

Trainees will prepare action plans and produce videos to present them at the completion ceremony.

The global training project organized by KOICA is a human resource development (HRD) project aimed at nurturing talents who will lead the economic and social development of developing countries.

To enhance trainees’ understanding of the Korean language and culture, Silla University has formed a mentor group of 10 enrolled students to support the educational process.

The mentor group consists of students selected through the University Innovation Support Project who have completed Korean language teacher training courses or have experience as overseas exchange students or extensive overseas volunteer work.

The mentor group plans to engage in social activities with trainees via SNS and create and share various Korean culture videos.

In addition to the ‘Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course,’ Silla University also operates four KOICA-organized global training projects including ‘Understanding Korean Language and Culture (Entry-level for Public Officials),’ ‘Nigeria Security Capacity Enhancement,’ and ‘Philippines Higher Education Capacity Enhancement.’

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