2023 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy Application Guide for International Students


The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre which is established through a signed agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and UNESCO.


The 2023 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy (2023 ICM GYMAA) which will be held from the 22th to the 27th of August aims to forge a robust network among international students and Korean undergraduate/graduate students. At the same time, 2023 ICM GYMAA targets to enhance the participating youth’s multicultural understanding and foster the value of global citizenship.


ICM looks forward to active participation of those who are interested in the activities of the UNESCO and martial arts.




Secretary General, UNESCO ICM


2023 ICM GLOBAL YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OVERVIEW


○ Theme:Martial Arts Academy for Young Global Citizens

○ Dates:22 August ~ 26 August 2023

○ Main location:Chungju-shi, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

○ Participants:24 international students and 6 Korean facilitators(buddies)

○ Language:English and Korean

○ Programme outline (subject to change)

- Lectures: sport integrity, global citizenship

- Martial arts experience: Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, horse-riding archery

- Cultural exchanges: pottery experience, cultural exchange (participants)

- Idea challenge: team activity to cultivate fresh ideas for improving ICM programmes


□ APPLICATION GUIDELINE

○ Number of participants:24 international students

○ Eligibility:Undergraduate and graduate international (non-Korean national) students in the Republic of Korea (including exchange students, students enrolled in language school/institutes, and those taking a leave of absence) or plan to arrive before the academy starts

○ Benefits:Free participation during the programme (including meals and accommodations), souvenir package(s), participation certificate, and prizes for group activities

○ Required documents

-Signed copy of registration policy agreement and application form

- Letter of motivation (English): maximum 1 page (A4) (no restriction on the format)

○ Participant requirements

- Committed to attend the whole programme

- Interested in international exchange, cultural experience, martial arts, sports, and global agenda (including UN SDGs and global citizenship)

- With positive attitude and multicultural understanding

- With sufficient level of English

○ Preferred candidate(s)

- Those who are fluent in Korean (above TOPIK Level 3 and etc.)

-Those who are enrolled in related majors or with relevant experience

-Those who could add more diversity to the programme

○ Timeline


○ How to apply

-Download the application form from the ICM website and submit the required documents via email toss.cho@unescoicm.orgno later than 26 July 2023 23:59 (GMT+9).

-All applications will be processed on a rolling basis (first come, first served).

-Email title: 2023 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy_Application_Name


○ Contact information
 Sungsik CHO, Senior Programme Specialist, International Cooperation Team

☎+82 (0)43-845-6739 / Email:ss.cho@unescoicm.org



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2023 글로벌 대학생 무예 수련회 참가자 모집 공고


유네스코 국제무예센터는 청소년 발달과 참여를 목적으로 대한민국 정부와 유네스코(국제연합교육과학문화기구)간의 협정에 의해 설립된 기관으로 국내 유학생들을 대상으로 무예 수련을 통해 다문화적 감수성을 함양하고 한국 학생들과의 교류를 증진하기 위해「2023년 글로벌 대학생 무예 수련회」를 개최할 계획입니다.


이와 관련하여, 유네스코와 국제 협력, 문화 교류, 무예 및 스포츠에 관심 있는 유학생들의 많은 지원을 바랍니다.


2022.07.


유네스코 국제무예센터 사무총장


글로벌 대학생 무예 수련회 개요


○ 행 사 명 :2023 글로벌 대학생 무예 수련회

○ 부 제 : 「Martial Arts Academy for Young Global Citizens」

○ 기  간 :2023.08.22.(화) ~ 08.26.(토) (4박 5일)

   ※ 1차 버디 사전교육: 2023.08.11.(금) / 2차 사전교육: 2023.08.18.(금)

○ 장 소 :충청북도 충주시 일원 (유네스코국제무예센터 등)

○ 참 가 자 :국내·외 청년 30명(버디 6명 및 유학생 24명)

○ 사용언어 :영어 및 한국어

○ 프로그램

- 이론 교과 : 지속가능발전의제 등 글로벌 과제와 무예의 가치 연계 교육 등

- 무예 체험 : 택견, 씨름 등 인류무형유산 등재 무예 및 기타 종목 습득

- 문화 탐방 : 국내 문화탐방 및 다양한 전통문화 관련 프로그램 체험

- 그룹 활동 : 센터 사업 리뷰를 통해 지속가능발전의제 연계 아이디어 발굴


□ 모집 개요

○ 모집인원 :24명

○ 모집대상 :외국인 대학(원) 유학생 (어학당 재학생, 교환학생, 휴학생 포함)

○ 활동혜택 :프로그램 전 일정 무료참가, 행사 기념품 제공, 활동인증서 발급 및 활동 우수팀 시상

○ 구비서류

 - 지원서(별첨 참고)

 - 자기소개서(영문): A4 1장 이내, 형식에 제한 없음

○ 지원자격

  - 전 일정 참여 가능한 자 (사전 온라인 회의 및 무예 수련회 기간)

  - 무예, 스포츠, 문화 교류, 국제 협력에 관심이 있는 자

  - 능동적이고 적극적인 태도와 다른 문화에 대한 열린 마음을 가진 자

○ 우대사항

  - 한국어 구사능력 우수자 (TOPIK 3급 이상 등)

  - 관련 전공자(국제협력, 스포츠 및 무예 관련 등)

  - 다양성에 기여할 수 있는 자

○ 모집일정

 - 서류접수: 2023.07.12.(수) ~ 07.26.(수) 24시까지(GMT+9)

 - 면접 대상자 발표: 접수 후 개별 통보

 - 온라인 면접 일정: 접수 순에 따라 순차 진행 (rolling basis)

  ※ 면접 대상자에게 시간 개별 안내

 - 최종결과 발표: 서류 및 면접 심사 후 개별 통보

○ 지원방법


 - 서류 작성 후 사업담당자에게 전자 이메일 제출 (ss.cho@unescoicm.org)



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