A transformative 3-day event designed for Year 7-10 students! The Global Futures High School Challenge aims to foster intercultural understanding and enhance studentsโ critical and creative thinking by immersing them in a vibrant exploration of global cultures, with a special focus on the Korean Wave (Hallyu) phenomenon.
๐Who: Year 7 โ 10 high school students (please contact your school about applying)
๐ Date: Monday 18th โ Wednesday 20th November 2024
โฐTime: 9.30am โ 2.30pm
๐จLocation: Curtin University Bentley Campus
๐ธCost: FREE
Throughout the program, students will participate in various interactive activities, including:
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ: Using the Korean Wave as a lens, students will delve into globalisation and its cultural impact, engaging with Korean language, media, and creative projects. This hands-on approach aims to build studentsโ understanding of cultural diversity and global citizenship.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Led by Curtin University academics, students will gain insights into the globalisation of popular culture, the influence of the Korean Wave, and its cultural and economic significance. Mentors will guide students through designing their own Korean Wave-themed merchandise and creating multimedia cultural projects.
๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐: Students will experience life on a university campus, working closely with university staff and peers, providing a taste of academic environments and stimulating their interest in higher education.
By the end of the challenge, participants will have developed new skills in critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding. They will also gain a deeper appreciation for Asian cultures and explore future opportunities for engagement with global trends. This event offers a unique platform for young leaders to begin their journey toward becoming globally aware changemakersโ.
See more details here: Exploring the Global Impact of Hallyu: Global Futures High School Challenge 2024 - About Curtin | Curtin University, Perth, Australiaย