Graduate School (Baduk Studies, Master Course)

1. Introduction of the Department of Baduk Studies

(1) Characteristics

In modern society Baduk became much more than just a leisurely game but a useful instrument for human life. In the Master course you can study various fields of Baduk such as children education, international exchange, internet Baduk and also Baduk as a leisure, a method keeping mental health and studying of Artifical Intelligence (AI).

(2) Educational Goal

In the department of Baduk Studies, all the phenomena which are related to Baduk are analysed. The graduate students can become experts who can develop Baduk culture worldwide.

2. Compulsory Classes, Exam and Thesis

1. Entrance Requirements (Foreign Students only)

- Bachelor or similar degree

- Application

- Interview

2. Compulsory Classes

- Common Compulsory Classes

Research Methodology 1, Research Methodology 2

- Required Classes

Including the 6 Credits of the Common Classes more than 24 Credits are needed.

3. Compulsory Classes for transfer students

Students who graduated in another major have to listen classes in the department of Baduk Studies of at least 9 credits. These students should consult one of the department's four professors for their suggestion.

4. Subjects of the Comprehensive Exam

The subjects of the comprehensive exam should be 2 of the major classes.

5. Thesis

1. Thesis Coaching

Until the thesis is completed, the graduated student should receive more than 1 year thesis coaching.

2. Presenting the Thesis

Before the writing semester starts, the student should present his/her research

proposal at the end of the 3rd semester.

Before handing in the thesis, there is a final presentation on the thesis at the end of

the 4th semester.

3. Professors

Prof. JEONG Soo-Hyun, 9 Dan-Pro, Prof. NAM Chi Hyung, 1-Dan-Pro, Prof. CHOI Il-Ho, Prof. KIM Jin-Hwan

4. Introduchion of some Lectures

The Study of Baduk Textbooks
Lecturer: Prof. JEONG Soo-Hyun, 9 Dan Pro
Credits: 3 credits
Grade: Graduate students
Lecture method: seminar
Lecture style: Theory and Practice
Evaluation method: presence (20%), homework (30%), regular exam (50%)
Class goal: To analyse Baduk textbooks and to investigate the method of composing textbooks by using the theory of systematic design of instruction
Text book: ¡°The Systematic Design of Instruction¡° (Korean book) and other books and materials

The Study of Baduk Culture
Lecturer: Prof. NAM Chi Hyung, 1 Dan Pro
Credits: 3 credits
Grade: Graduate students
Lecture method: seminar
Lecture style: Focus on Theory
Evaluation method: presence (20%), homework (50%), others (30%)
Class goal: To get an expert perspective on Baduk culture
Text book: ¡°Baduk Philosophy¡° (Korean book) and other books and materials

Baduk Study Methods 1
Lecturer: Prof. CHOI Il-Ho
Credits: 3 credits
Grade: 2nd grade
Lecture style: Lecture, Seminar, Discussion
Evaluation method: presence (10%), homework (10%), occasional tests (30%), regular exams (40%), others (10%) (participating in the class)
Class goal: Learning the basics of statistical methods and statistical management needed in Baduk related studies and investigations
Main Text book: "Basic of Statistics in Social Sciences" (Korean) or "Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education"
Additional Text book: ¡°SPSS 12.0 being caught with a mouse¡° (Korean book)

Practice of Baduk Instruction
Lecturer: Prof. KIM Jin-Hwan
Credits: 3 credits
Grade: Graduate students
Lecture style: Focus on Theory
Class method: Seminar
Educational equipment: computer
Evaluation method: presence (20%), homework (60%), others (20%)
Class goal: learning the types, the object, the possibilities and role, the methods of evaluation and the analysis of the evaluation results as well as studying new theory of evaluation
Text book: "Contemporary Education Evaluation" (Korean book)