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National University of Mongolia Summer School Programs 2014

National University of Mongolia

Summer school programs 2014

Contents

The National University of Mongolia (NUM) Overview of NUM Summer School Description of Programs:

Mongolian Language and Culture

Anthropology and Archaeology

Mining Economy General Information Summer School 2013 Participants’ Impressions How to Apply

1. Gorkhi Terelj 2. Naadam festival 3. Gandan Monastery

4, 5. Umnugovi province, 6. Bogd Khaan’s museum 7. Central stadium(during

the Naadam festival)

Places to visit during summer school program

NUM at glance Since the NUM was established in 1942, it has been the first and leading Institute of Higher Education in Mongolia.

Schools: 16 Departments: 95 Centers & Institutes: 34 Total University Staff: 1,580 Undergraduate Students: 18039 Graduate Students: 3872

Cooperation with 114 Institutions from 28 Countries

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NUM Summer School 2014

The NUM is pleased to announce expanded program during this year’s Summer School for those

interested in Mongolian Studies. Various themes are explored at an advanced academic level

through a combination of practical field experience and training.

Summer school on Mongolian language and culture

Duration: 3 weeks

Introduction

Students live in a Ger, Mongolian traditional accommodation in historical and beautiful

place of Ulaanbaatar’s outskirts. And from an experienced Mongolian language teacher, the

students receive language training and learn about Mongolia, no prior experience

necessary.

Students can experience Mongolian culture first-hand: traditions, religion, and nomadic

herding lifestyle, the Mongolian major summer holiday “Naadam”, horse racing, wrestling,

archery, production of milk products, national songs and music.

Students have opportunities to travel on their own throughout Mongolia.

Photo by the summer school participant

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Activity Schedule:

Arrival and reception

Tour of Ulaanbaatar

Lecture at a resort in a natural park (Uvur Zaisan and Gorkhi Terelj)

Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar

Sightseeing in National park - Gorkhi Terelj

Farewell Dinner and Certificate Presentation Ceremony, Ulaanbaatar

Language and Culture Program Schedule

Day Time

9.30 -11.30 AM Lunch

14.00- 16.00 PM

Monday Grammar and Literary Language

Regional Study

Tuesday Dialogue Vocabulary

Wednesday

Grammar and Literary Language Dialogue

Dialogue

Thursday Regional Study Dialogue

Friday Vocabulary Regional Study

Saturday Dialogue Grammar and Literary Language

Sunday Regional Study Dialogue

Credits: 4

Tuition and fees:

Individual: $1,500

Institutional Partners: $1,200

Included: Accommodation, meals, in- country

transportation costs during the Program.

All other in-country costs will be borne by the

participant.

Food

International food, including Mongolian and Asian specialties

European and vegetarian food by an experienced cooker

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Summer School and Study Tour of Mining Economy

Duration: 3 weeks

Introduction

Participants will increase their knowledge about mining industries in Mongolia.

It contains two destinations of tour training.

In these days you will visit some mining industries of Mongolia and get practical knowledge from

those industries activity. This tour training will take approximately 5000 kilometers.

Purpose of Summer school: To introduce the present situation and further approach of mining

economy of Mongolia.

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Schedule of summer school

№ Activity Place, lecturer

I day Welcome to Mongolia Airport and hotel

Give advice and guidance about summer school

Meeting hall

II day Meeting with tutors and students of NUM

Building #1 of NUM

Lecture 1. Development and approach of mining sector of Mongolia

Specialists from Mineral Resource Authority of Mongolia, tutors of School of Economic Studies, NUM

Tour to introduce Ulaanbaatar city

Sukhbaatar square-Zaisan

III day Tour training: 1. /Orkhon Selenge region/

Boroo Gold mining Visiting organization of open cast mining and refinery

Boroo Gold: Developing mining with social responsibility

Mining administration, V.Danaasuren /PhD/

IV day Iron ore industry of Darkhan Darkhan city

Lecture and seminar 1. Special features of Refinery

A thermal power station of Darkhan city

Darkhan city

V day Cement and chalky industry of Hotol

Visiting the industry

Lecture and seminar 2. Technology innovation and development of Refinery

Visiting to historical and culture memorable places and beautiful nature

Monastery Amarbayasgalant

Picnic

VI day "Erdenet" mining corporation Visiting open cast mining

Visiting Refinery

Lecture 2. Social and economic benefits of mining sector

Lecture 2. Investment policy and planning of mining sector

Visiting other industries of Erdenet city

VII day Activity of gold-digger by hand Gold mining of Hailaast, Zaamar som, Tuv province

Recovery policy of mining

Present situation of regulation of gold-digger by hand

VII day Visiting religious memorable places of Ulaanbaatar city

Gandan monastery

Museum of Choijin Lama

Museum and palace of Bogd Khaan

Free time

VIII-IX days

Tour training: 2. Nature and ecological situation of Gobi region /Govi Gurvan saikhan tourist camp, Dalanzadgad city of Umnugovi province /

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Х-XI days

Investment environment of Mining sector

Tour training Oyu Tolgoi

XII day Technological innovation of Mining sector

Tour training Olon ovoot

XIII day Labor economy of Mining companies

Tour training Tavantolgoi

XIV-XV days

Resource management of coal mining

Shivee Ovoo coal mining

XVI day SES, NUM Seminar and presentation about summer school by all participants and evaluation of summer school result

Closing ceremony

XVII day

See off participants

Applicants must be:

1. Senior undergraduate, MA or PhD students and researchers with an interest in mining

economy;

2. Young professionals keen to improve their knowledge of current major issues in real

situation of mining.

3. English proficiency: Applicants are expected to be proficient in English, although no

certificate is required.

4. To be able to get ready for journey like raining and shiny clothes, journey tools

5. Have life and accident insurance

CREDIT: 2 credits

DURATION: 2.5 weeks

PLACE: Hotel, national accommodation ger

TUITION AND FEES

Registration fee: 20USD nonrefundable

Total: $1650

Included: Subject Tuition, Activity & Social Program, Accommodation, Lunch each day, Welcome

packet, Study materials, Welcome and Graduation events, Reports from tutors, Graduation

certificate.

Not Included: Airfare, Insurance (book separately), Private Tutoring (book separately), Pocket

money.

Contacts: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]




Summer School in Archeology and Anthropology

(SSAA)

Duration: 3 weeks

Introduction

Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, NUM hosts Summer School in Archaeology and Anthropology to provide international students to work together with their Mongolian colleagues in fieldwork for new experience, knowledge, and insights. It aims:

- To broaden your understanding of traditional culture of Mongolian nomads through the study of history and ancient and contemporary culture of Mongols and archaeological monuments from different historical period of Mongolia.

- To obtain excellent experience in archaeological excavation of pre-historical and historical monuments in East Mongolia

Through this course we seek to promote international academic and scientific exchange and collaboration in Anthropology and Archaeology and Mongolian studies. This is extremely interesting and challenging experience:

Taking part in everyday life of Mongolian nomads, Training your powers of observation, orientation, Reading a compass, digging, keeping notes, hiking in a

beautiful country, Finding and recording artifacts and features, Communication via satellites, Mastering photography, Using global post, drawing maps, getting dirty and having

fun! Course Schedule

Arrival in Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar city tour Fieldwork Research report preparation Naadam festival Presentation & Discussion –Summer school- all Participants, To hand a certificate, Farewell party in camp Uvur Zaisan Back to UB and Departure preparation

See off participants

Credits Upon successful completion of the course students will earn 5 credits

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Accommodation and Work Environment

Students must be prepared to live and work in a field camp, sleep in tents, share camp chores and maintenance, and engage in strenuous outdoor activities. The chores will include cooking, clean-up, and general maintenance of the field facilities. Outdoor activities will include hiking to survey quads and archaeological site locations. Students will be responsible for excavating, carrying heavy loads, and processing field collections.

Personal Supplies

Students in the course should arrive prepared for fieldwork and camping. Critical items include a tent, good sleeping bag, rain gear, hiking boots, grubby clothes, toiletries, hat, and a camera. Your field equipment kit should contain a watch, compass, protractor, pencils and pens, and you should have your personal backpack, a portable water container, toilet paper, and insect repellant. The program will provide cooking Ger, food, equipment, and transportation during the field experience. A complete list of personal supplies will be furnished upon registration for the course. Tuition and Fees

Summer Field school fees include all program related expenses: tuition fee, in-country transportation, accommodation and home stay. The tuition fee for the course in 2014 is 1500 USD and it does not include:

costs associated with passports and other travel documents; international airfare to and from Ulaanbaatar a visa fee and visa extension fee; costs associated with travel after the end of the season and likewise; personal expenses such as purchase, entertainment and sightseeing, insurance

premiums etc. For more information please contact: [email protected]

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General Information

VISA INFORMATION

Participants can apply for a temporary visa or type “J” visa to the Mongolian Embassy or

Consulate in your country or nearest country. For further information on visas:

numsummerschool.gmail.com

CERTIFICATE: Upon the successful completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded.

AIRPORT PICK UP

Each school can arrange pick up at Chinggis Khaan international airport and transport you

to your accommodation. If you need airport pick up service, you must send airport pick up service

form to the department of international relations and cooperation ([email protected])

at least 7 days before your arrival. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Please fill in the Application form and sent it together with nonrefundable registration

fee 20 USD through our address (Ikh surguuliin gudamj-1, National university of

Mongolia P.O.Box 46A/523, 210646 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) to the International

relations and cooperation department by June 5, 2014.

2. After receiving the application form and fee, we will send you the admission letter with

detailed information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of International Relations and Cooperation,

Ikh surguuliin gudamj-1, National University of Mongolia

P.O.Box 46A/523, 210646, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Tel/Fax: 976 -11- 317050,

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Web: www.num.edu.mn

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Summer School 2013 Participants’ Impressions

CHEOK SIO LENG

/ University of Macau/

On June 24, I arrived at the

Chinggis Khaan Airport and at that

moment I experienced the culture of

Mongolia. Most of the local people

outside of the airport wore traditional

Mongolian clothing and we could not

understand the language that they spoke.

These programs have two parts,

one is the Mining Camp, and the other is

the Language and Culture Camp.

Mining Camp - from June 26-29, eleven people including teachers, the bus driver and

students traveled 16 hours south from the city of Ulaanbaatar to the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Umnugovi

province. This trip made a big impression on me because of our car broke down in the Gobi. This

problem was solved efficiently and positively. In this camp we visited two mining sites. They have

perfect proportion and are completely equip with a library, bank, a hospital, massage room and

gymnasium.

Language and Culture Camp - July 1-10, ten people including teachers, bus driver and

students spent 10 days living on the steppe in Saikhan Som, the hometown of one of our teacher.

His family was very nice and hospitable to us. In these 10 days, I had a very really profound

experience living in the Mongolian countryside and experienced many things for my first time. It

was the first time that I was not able to bathe for 10 days, the first time milking livestock, the first

time collecting wood in the forest, the first time drinking airag. We also went to a natural mineral

river and saw Deer Stone Monuments. The teacher took us to see the local “Naadam Festival.” In

this trip we learned a little of the Mongolian language.

Finally, when we returned to Ulaanbaatar; we went to the opening ceremony of “Naadam” a

traditional festival in Mongolia. This festival had three games: wrestling, horse racing and archery.

Mongolians celebrated this festival beautifully and we had a great time. Last but not least, I truly

enjoyed this excellent trip and I am looking forward to returning to Mongolia again in the near

future.

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PAVEL DOSTAL, CZECH REPUBLIC

Summer school in Mongolia

The Summer School organized by the National University

of Mongolia has been an exceptional experience for me. I was

pleasantly surprised by the care all the organizational staff were

giving to us, keeping an eye on us and ensuring we felt cozy all

the time. In the first week of our stay, we had a chance to travel

to the Gobi desert and see its overwhelming vastness and

unspoilt nature as well as evidence of the rapidly developing

mining sector. The size of the mining operations made a big

impression on me and inspired me to find out more about its

prospects for the Mongolian economy in the long run as a part of

my academic research. During the other half of the Summer

School we explored the Northern part of Mongolia and stayed at

our teacher’s home in the countryside. We lived in a traditional

ger, learned Mongolian, did our homework on top of a nearby hill

and could try just about anything that belonged to the herders life such as herding animals on a

horse, milking cows, preparing traditional Mongolian meals or helping out with baby horses. We

also took part in the Naadam ceremony in Saikhan Som, Bulgan province and traveled to see

mystical healing springs in the area and explore yet another part of the region. After we returned to

Ulaanbaatar, we visited the state Naadam festival and then departed to spend the last day in the

beautiful Terelj National Park. Since I intended to spend some more time in Mongolia after the

Summer School was over, I met with our teacher in the country side again and together we set off

on a horseback trip in the Saikhan Som region. We spent six days in the saddle and discovered

some of the most magnificent places I have ever seen, looking even more charming from

horseback. We were warmly welcome by the local people and I had plenty of time to practice my

Mongolian and indulge in the breathtaking green-blue sceneries.

The Mongolian experience, be it the Summer School, my classmates whom I consider very

dear friends or the country as a whole have left an indelible footprint in me and I certainly hope to

return to Mongolia.

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HE XIN YING

One of the most precious times in my

life.

On July 24, 2013, I arrived at the

Chinggis Khan Airport. This was my first

time traveling to Mongolia and learning

about Mongolian culture. Everything was

very fresh and new to me at that time,

some people were wearing traditional

clothing and speaking Mongolian, which

is unfamiliar to me in my home. Hence,

from the first time that I arrived in Ulaanbaatar, I started to feel truly interested in this society and

really wanted to get closer to this country and its culture. Meanwhile, I felt that I made the right

decision to choose a program that brought me to such a special country. After 19 days, I felt so

satisfied at the end of the program and with what I learned during the time that I spent in Mongolia

proved that I knew that I chose the right program, which I will treasure for the rest of my life.

During this summer school program, which is focused on the subject of Mongolian Language and

Mongolian’s mining economy through the National University of Mongolia, we were introduced to

the mining industry in Mongolia and the alphabet and grammar of the Mongolian language. We

learned how the mining economy is helping to construct and develop the Mongolian economy. For

instance, one private mining company has attempted to create the perfect living conditions for

workers, including restaurants, library, café, apartment and clinics. More importantly, which made

a deep impression on me, is that the company is also trying to help society and trying their best to

be environmental friendly. For example, they built a school and kindergarten in the Gobi area and

they try to conserve water by using a steam technique and they attempt to recycle as much water

as possible.

However, what make me really love into this country and the culture was the time period that

our teacher brought us to his hometown to stay in a Mongolian ger with his family in Saikhan som.

Our teacher’s family lives on steppe and they herd horses, cows and sheep in the traditional

Mongolian style. It was my first time staying in a Mongolian ger with real herders for ten days to

experience the lifestyle of herders. Over the course of ten days, we learned Mongolian grammar

and practiced it daily. We helped their family milk the cows and take care of the colts. I even

helped one of the young herders herd the sheep and goats.

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Meanwhile, we also

went to the nearby city to

attend the opening ceremony

of the regional Naadam

festival, which is fascinating

and interesting. During the

festival, we learned the

spiritual aspect of Mongolians,

which are wise, strong and

brave characteristics. There

are three kinds of competitions

in the festival, wrestling,

archery and horse racing,

which represents the above

three characteristics that

Mongolian people admire. In addition to the Naadam festival, we also went to the natural mineral

river near the Khanui resort. This is also my first time to see a cold spring and see a lake on the

steppe grasslands. It was amazing to see such clear and fresh water is so clear and fresh as I am

from a coastal city. When we started to get back to Ulaanbaatar from Saikhan som, over the

course of my stay, I learned about the traditional living and working style of herders, their daily

routine and cooking style, their worldviews and their customs in treating others and interpersonal

relations. My biggest gains from this society were to understand normal people’s attitude towards

the world and their lives in the countryside. Mongolian people, especially the herder family I meet

in Saikhan som, inspires me to live and study with bravery and strong will.

When I arrived in Ulaanbaatar at the end of the program, I realized that I really appreciated

this program because it helped me to have a once in a lifetime chance to experience a real

Mongolian herders’ life and make friends with them and talk to them deeply. At that time, I did not

feel only like a visiting student, but rather like a normal person living in real Mongolia.

HAIBO ZHU (SHANGHAI, CHINA)

I would like to talk about my impression of

the summer school. Actually, there are so many

things that I remember about last summer. For

example, the national Naadam festival, the dinners

cooked by the eejee (host mother), Ganbaatar and

Eric fixing the car, the very, very touching morin

khuur music played by the children during the

country Naadam, the national park in Gobi, horse

riding, and working together with the

herdsmen … etc.

The memories are so beautiful. I wish my writing skills were good enough write them down.

Please let me say many thanks to Mrs. Saraa and the National University of Mongolia. The

summer really meant a lot to me!

July 13, 2013

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YUAN KAIHAO /University of Macau/

It was a great opportunity for me to

attend the fantastic summer school program

in Mongolia. Prior to my summer school

experience at the National University of

Mongolia, I did not have a clear idea about

the mystery country called Mongolia. After

enjoying this program I really have a deep

impression of its history, scenery and culture.

The main purpose of this program is to

teach students introductory Mongolian

Language and culture also to introduce students to the mining industry in Mongolia. We learned

language both though lectures and by living with a local family. Through the lecture given by the

teacher we learned basic grammar rules in Mongolian and did some practice on writing and

reading. The more interesting experience was that we lived with the teacher’s family for almost ten

days! We communicated with his family members in Mongolian and we learned more daily

expressions and greeting phrases, which are really useful in Mongolia. Actually also as part of the

cultural course, we learned herding techniques such

as milking horses and cows, collecting wood in the

forest, and learning to make traditional food. In

addition we visited a few tourist sites. We briefly

learned the history of Mongolia from the National

History Museum and we learned about the natural

geography by visiting a hot spring in Saikhan.

Learning experientially through travelling is really

enjoyable and allowed us to learn a more casual way.

We visited mining sites and at the largest one called,

“Energy Resource,” we saw the system by which coal is extracted and produced into a fuel without

smoke. It can even be created into recyclable products! This represents the advanced technology

of mining and the attention given to environmental protection.

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Through the summer school I gained a deeper understanding of Mongolia. In Ulaanbaatar, I

saw the modern development of this country, especially through the Naadam Festival. I

experienced the positivity of their summer celebration and how much Mongolians love their

motherland. In the countryside areas, I enjoyed the natural scenery with the blue sky and the

traditional style of life.

Through the summer school I built a lot of relationships with the local people. I truly felt the

kindness and hospitality of all of them. Mongolian people are really enthusiastic to spend time with

tourists like us.

All in all, I really love Mongolia. Maybe I will come back to this amazing country in the near

future to experience my passion for it again.

Photo by the summer school participant

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA

APLLICATION FORM FOR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

1. Personal details

Family Name: Given Name (s): g

Sex (Male/Female): Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year) g

Place of Birth: Citizenship: g

Passport No: Native Language: g

Contact Address: g

g

Telephone: g

Mobile: Fax: g

E-mail: g

Emergency address and phone number in your country: g

G

g

2. Program Preferences

I wish to attend: Please check it.

Program name Tuition and fee Duration

Summer school in Mongolian Language and Culture

1500 USD June 25- July 13

3 weeks

Summer school in Anthropology/ Archaeology


3 weeks

Summer School in Mining economy


3 weeks

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3. Your Plan

4. Language proficiency

Language you studied Length of study Speaking* Writing* Reading*

Ability*: A: Good B: Fair C: Poor D: Very poor

5. Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is correct and true and also if I attend the

summer school program, I will abide by the conditions set out in the prospectus.

Signature: Date: / / /

Send your complete application to:

Department of International relations and cooperation National University of Mongolia P.O. Box 46A/523 210646 Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

If there is any question about your application form, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail:

[email protected]

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Airport Pick Up Service

Name: i

Home Institution: i

j

Country: i

E-mail: Tel: i

Arrival Information

Arrival Time (Chinggis Khaan International Airport): i

Arrival Date (Chinggis Khaan International Airport): i

Airline: i

Flight Number: i

Note

If you need airport pick up service, you must send this form to the coordinator of your Summer

School Program ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected],

[email protected]) 7 days before your arrival.

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

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