Korea University Department of Sociology
- ● Established in 1963 in order to meet the needs of a modern, rapidly developing society
- ● Seeks paradigms and methodologies attuned to social analysis and social development
- ● Fosters specialists in various fields such as politics, economics, media, culture, academia, and law
History
- 1963 Department of Sociology established
- 1967 Graduate Program initiated
- 1978 First Symposium of Department of Sociology held
- 1995 First Colloquium of Sociology held
- 1996 Institute of Social Research established
- 1998 First issue of the journal KoreaSociety published
- 2006 The BK21 Humanities and Social Science Project selected
- 2009 150th Colloquium of Sociology held
- 2013 50th Foundation Anniversary of the Department celebrated
- 2013 Korean Society selected as an accredited journal for National Research Foundation of Korea
Vision
The Department works to build a scholastic community with global expertise, whose members can:
- ● Form a comprehensive and objective understanding of humanity and society
- ● Contribute to research into alternative social goals and models which can lead to a better future
Educational Objectives
The Department also seeks to:
- ● Promote creative research to expertise and cultivate the capacity in students for in=depth academic research
- ● Foster specialists with the ability to diagnose social problems and contribute to their resolution
- ● Inculcate in future professionals the importance of contributing to society and of helping to foster responsible citizens of democracies
- ● Develop international awareness and expertise and conduct research on a global level
Strategies
- ● Globalization of the research and professional activities of professors, students, and the Department
- ● Networking with Ease Asian universities and hosting East Asia conferences
- ● Development of a network with major university of Sociology in Asia-Pacific
- ● Expansion of global network with sociology at the University of the USA, Canada and Europe
- ● Development with a specialized field of study
- ● Maintenance of consistent curriculum and course of study
- ● Connection graduate and undergraduate courses
- ● Expand a graduate student research support