'Classical Art Song Journey with the Conductor'

From September to November, Jongno-gu Lifelong Learning Center operates 20 lifelong learning programs in 5 areas including ‘Humanities’, ‘Crafts’, and ‘Art’

Recruitment of participants on a first-come, first-served basis starts at 10 a.m. on the 7th, targeting Jongno-gu residents… New courses such as ‘Basic Writing’ established reflecting residents’ demand

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Munheon) will begin recruiting students for the ‘2023 Second Half Lifelong Education Program’ on the Jongno Education Portal starting from the 7th of this month.

The second half programs are carefully organized so that any resident can enjoy the pleasure of learning by attending desired courses at a nearby Jongno-gu Lifelong Learning Center (81 Ihwajangsil, 3rd floor of Korea National Open University Open Hall) from September to November.

The curriculum consists of a total of 20 programs across 5 areas: ▲Humanities (Food Humanities, History Humanities) ▲Crafts (Leather, Gyubang) ▲Art (Urban Sketch, Watercolor Calligraphy) ▲Culture (Writing, Classical Songs) ▲Languages (English Conversation, English Novels).

Notably, new courses such as ‘Basic Writing’ and ‘Classical Song Journey with a Conductor’ have been newly established reflecting residents’ demand. Crafts and art education will be guided to allow customized learning considering individual skill levels.

Applicants must be residents of Jongno-gu, but if there are vacancies, residents from other districts may also apply. Recruitment will begin at 10 a.m. on the 7th on a first-come, first-served basis via the Jongno Education Portal, and results will be notified individually via text message.

Tuition fees start from 10,000 KRW, and the number of participants and material costs vary by program. Detailed schedules and content can be checked through the Jongno Education Portal, and for further inquiries, contact the Education Division.

Earlier in the first half of the year, Jongno-gu also operated various programs centered on the Jongno-gu Lifelong Learning Center to improve residents’ access to lifelong education in areas such as art and languages, receiving positive responses from participants.

Jongno-gu stated, “We have devoted great effort to educational diversity so that students can accumulate knowledge in each field and enjoy the joy of learning,” and added, “We hope many people interested in this second half lifelong learning program, designed to satisfy residents’ desire for learning and improve quality of life, will participate.”

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