Courses

International Summer Program, SNU
SNU International Summer Program (ISP) Faculty
More than anything, our focus is to bring the highest quality of education that meets the Seoul National University standards and prestige. SNU International Summer Program (ISP) faculty is comprised of dedicated team, mostly of SNU professors and selected distinguished visiting professors. Our professors are the top experts in their respective fields, distinguished themselves in both academics as well as professional careers outside of the university setting which enable them to bring new and fresh insights to the course.
SNU International Summer Program (ISP) 2025 Course Offerings
What courses are offered?
Over 40 regular and internship courses taught in English
  • All courses are taught in English.
  • All courses are open to both SNU and international students.
  • Courses are either 2(30 hours) or 3 credits(45hours). Most of our courses are 3 credits, unless stated otherwise in the course description or syllabus.
  • Unless otherwise stated, courses are for current undergraduates, but depending on the academic backgrounds and study purpose, undergraduate students may take graduate courses, and vice versa.
  • Unless otherwise stated, courses are graded on an A-F scale (letter grades).
  • Please check thoroughly whether the course is given a letter grade or a S(atisfactory)/U(nsatisfactory) grade(which is equivalent to a pass/non pass grade) since S/U grades are not interchangeable to letter grades and vice versa.
  • Course dates will vary by instructor within the program dates.
  • The list of courses and course contents are subject to change, and any changes will be immediately updated on the Notice Board.
  • Courses with less than 7 students enrolled will be cancelled.
  • The Korean language course will be divided into different levels based on a level test conducted on the first day of class.
  • Please note that Type A, B, and C in 'courses' refer to different class schedules: Type A: ( Mon-Thur, 9AM-12PM) Type B: (Mon-Thur, 1PM-4PM) Type C: (Mon-Thur, 4PM-7PM)
Arts & Humanities
  • Communication between Cultures
    * 문화 간 커뮤니케이션
    Myojung Chung
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  • Introduction to Health Humanities
    Michael Gill
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  • Introduction to the Ottoman Empire
    * 오스만제국사 개론
    Mostafa Minawi
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  • Korean Art and Asian Painting
    * 한국미술과 동양회화
    Taeyeon Kim
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  • Korean Art and Ceramics
    * 한국미술과 도예
    Junho Lee
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  • Korean Art and Terracotta Sculpture
    * 한국미술과 점토조각
    Nayoung Jeong
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Biological Sciences
  • Aerobiology: The study of life in the air
    * 공기 중의 생명 연구
    Naomichi Yamamoto
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Business & Economics
  • Business Communication for Global Careers
    * 국제적 직무를 위한 비즈니스 커뮤니케이션
    Esther H. Ra
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  • Case Studies in Marketing
    * 마케팅 사례연구
    Wujin Chu
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  • Circular Economy and Life Cycle Management
    * 순환경제와 전과정 환경경영
    Jun-Ki Choi
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  • Economics of the Digital Age
    * 디지털 시대의 경제학
    Yves Gueron
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  • Introduction to Data Analysis in Economic Policy
    * 경제정책 자료분석개론
    Noah Myung
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  • Introduction to Game Theory
    * 게임이론 입문
    Dmitry Shapiro
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  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
    * 거시경제학 개론
    Young Sik Kim
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  • Introduction to Management
    * 경영학개론
    JungJoo Jahng
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  • Machine Learning in Finance
    * 기계학습과 계산금융
    Kiseop Lee
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  • Principles of Accounting
    * 회계원리
    Jongho Kim
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  • Service Management
    * 서비스 경영
    Yoshinori Fujikawa
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  • Statistics for Economists
    Yong Yoon
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  • Understanding Global Competitiveness of Korean Companies
    * 한국 기업 경쟁력의 이해
    Jaeyong Song, Sun Hyun Park
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East Asian Studies
  • Stars in East Asian film and Media
    Irhe Sohn
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Health Sciences
  • Exercise and Diet for Weight Management
    * 운동과 영양섭취를 통한 체중조절
    Sukho Lee
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Korean Language
  • Korean Language
    * There will be three different level classes : Basic/Intermediate/Advanced
    Seon-Yeop Hwang
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Science & Technology
  • Foundation of Learning Sciences
    * 학습과학기초
    Jesse Ha
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  • Introduction to Computer Science
    * 컴퓨터과학 입문
    Taehwan Kim
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  • Understanding of Machine Learning
    * 기계학습의 이해
    Jongmo Seo, Karacs Kristóf
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  • Urban Planning
    * 도시 계획론
    Jung Won Sonn
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Social Sciences
  • Development of Young Children
    * 영유아발달
    Jiyeon Seo
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  • Dis/Misinformation in the Digital Age
    * 디지털 시대의 허위정보와 오정보
    Young Mie Kim
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  • Foreign Policy: Decision Making and Implementation in Korea
    Uk Heo
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  • Global Comparative Politics
    * 글로벌 비교정치학
    Jorg Michael Dostal
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  • Global Understanding of Multicultural Families
    * 다문화가족과 글로벌 이슈
    Subin Yoo
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  • Introduction to Psychology
    * 심리학 개론
    Sowon Hahn
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  • K-Corporations, Global Culture, and Economy: An Economic Sociology Perspective
    * K-기업과 경제사회학: 글로벌 문화와 경제의 융합
    Gru Han
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  • Key Topics in Political Theory: Thinking about the Foundations of Politics in Fourteen Questions
    Tae-Yeoun Keum
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  • Navigating Self, Identity, and Digital Interfaces
    * 자아, 정체성, 디지털 인터페이스의 탐색
    Jongeun Lee
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  • Psychology and Law
    * 심리학과 법
    Jaihyun Park
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