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    Pusan National University
    Busan, South Korea

    Pusan National University (PNU) is the top Korean flagship national university and Asia’s premier comprehensive institution of higher education and a leader in research and teaching. PNU consists of four campuses in Busan and Gyeongnam area, and has two university hospitals providing high-quality medical services to the local community.

    Established in May 1946, PNU provides educational opportunities in almost all areas of study and supports the needs of quality higher education in the southeastern region of the country. PNU offers a competitive curriculum in the social sciences, humanities, natural science, engineering, and medicine. PNU offers 115 majors in an undergraduate course and 215 majors in a graduate course.

    PNU has been the No. 1 national University in research and educational competency, and its tradition and ability are estimated highly. More than 240,000 PNU alumni have taken responsibility for the development of the communities and the country, and about 36,000 students, 2,300 faculty members are working as one to develop PNU, and institutions based on the principle of truth, freedom, and service.

    PNU has embraced academic cooperation agreements with over 530 universities and institutions in 58 countries and regions in the World. In PNU around 2300 international students studying and researching from 98 countries. PNU coordinates professors and researchers, student exchange programs, short-term dispatch programs, and joint research programs.

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    VSE Season 1, 2025-26

    Courses offered by Pusan National University


    Application Deadline

    Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
    Aug 19, 2025 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)


    Course Information

    Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentMedia & Communication
    Course TeacherSlgi(Sage) Lee
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassSep 2, 2025
    Last Day of ClassDec 16, 2025
    Course ComponentLecture
    Mode of TeachingSynchronous
    Meeting TimeTue 1500-1745
    Time ZoneUTC+09
    Course Description

    This course explores the complex dynamics of intercultural communication in the context of globalization. Through theoretical foundations and practical applications, students will examine how culture, identity, language, and power shape communication across cultural boundaries. Special attention is given to global advertising and campaign practices as a site where intercultural meanings are negotiated and performed. The course includes a team project in which students design and present a global campaign tailored for diverse audiences. By the end of the course, students will develop a deeper understanding of intercultural communication processes and gain practical skills in crafting persuasive and culturally sensitive messages for global audiences.

    Course Outline

    https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/184XLt5DpcMUVVBEwvhrB1zDBNQj1fjjS

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    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentInternational Trade
    Course TeacherYoung Bin AHN
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassSep 2, 2025
    Last Day of ClassDec 18, 2025
    Course ComponentLecture
    Mode of TeachingSynchronous
    Meeting TimeTue & Thu 1030-1145
    Time ZoneUTC+09
    Course Description

    You will learn macroeconomic models using basic economic foundations and learn how to apply these models to real macroeconomic phenomena such as business cycles, economic growth, and government policies.

    Course Outline

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/184XLt5DpcMUVVBEwvhrB1zDBNQj1fjjS?usp=drive_link

    Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

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    Points to Note for Students

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