2014 Sejong Korean Language-Culture Program: Summer Short-term
0610 Summer Short Term Study Abroad at Sejong University.pdf
Sejong University and K-Wave joined hands to offers a summer/winter program that offers Korean language classes and an opportunity to experience Korean traditional culture for those who are interested in learning about Korea. In the morning, the participants will attend Korean language classes taught by the Center’s Korean teachers, focusing on practicing common daily Korean expressions through listening and speaking. In the afternoon, a variety of cultural activities, including K-pop and K-pop dances classes, meeting Korean celebrities, visits to Seoul’s hot spots and experiencing Korean traditional culture, will be offered.
This is a two-week program, consisting of Parts 1 and 2, which offer two different sets of activities so that the participant can choose to take both without the activities overlapping
Course Date and Price
• Morning Korean Language Program
- The Center’s for Beginner and Intermediate courses will be offered.
- Each session will last four hours from 9:00AM through 1:00PM
- Fifteen students will be grouped into one class (minimum of seven students in one class)
• Afternoon K-Culture Program
- Sejong University and K-Wave will jointly offer a variety of cultural activities.
- Activities will start at 2:00PM every day afternoon after lunch (except for Wednesdays and weekends).
• The K-Wave Program
In July 2012 Korea's top public broadcaster, KBS, set a small ship a sail to ride the huge wave of Hallyu on the open sea. It is called KWAVE. Entertainment life style magazine "KWAVE" which transgresses Korean and further-more suggests a global brand. Competitiveness of KWAVE are Top Korean Wave stars as cover Models, introduction of rising stars who foreign fans have much interest in and introduction of contents which include not only K-pop but also various Korean culture.
• Credit Recognition
- Two credit points will be issued to the participants who successfully complete the two-week program.
- The credit recognition policies may vary among universities. Please contact your university staff in advance to find out about your school’s credit recognition policy in detail.
• Fee Discount
- Siblings who participate in the program at the same time will be given a 10% individual discount on the program fee.
- Diplomats, government officials and their family members will be given a 20% discount on the program fee.
• Miscellaneous
- Please contact the Program staff for information on weekend programs if you want to go on a weekend trip.
- A farewell party and student performances are scheduled on the last day of the Program.
- Sejong University’s Korean students will accompany you as your “buddies.”
Accommodation
- The Sejong Guesthouse, 14th fl., Gwangaeto-gwan, Sejong University
- All rooms are four persons (include air-conditioning, a bathroom, bedding, Internet access and a refrigerator)
- Meals are not included but you can use the school restaurant/cafeteria that offer a variety of menu options.
About Sejong University and Sejong Korean Language Center
• About the Sejong University
Established in 1940, Sejong is a highly reputable private university in Seoul, Korea, comprising nine undergraduate colleges and nine graduate schools, with 13,000 students currently enrolled. Over the years, we have forged affiliations and partner relationships with 160 universities overseas, including in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Sejong University is particularly well known for its strong standing in hospitality/tourism management and art programs, such as cartoon animation and fashion design. The University’s Asia Studies Program offers courses in East Asian languages, history, philosophy, religion, archeology, economics, politics, and education, all taught entirely in English by distinguished faculty. Sejong University also has competitive Science and Engineering programs, which comprises more than half of its student population. For more information, please visit: http://eng.sejong.ac.kr.
Established through the joint efforts of the Graduate School of Business of Sejong University and Whitman School of Management of Syracuse University in the United States, the Sejong-Syracuse MBA Program aims to provide a comprehensive management education for students who wish to pursue careers in global business. All courses are taught entirely in English. It is one of the few programs in Korea with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, which is considered the highest mark of a business school’s education quality. Graduates will receive an MBA degree from Sejong University and Certificate of Completion from Syracuse University.
• About the Sejong Korean Language Center
The Center is named after Sejong the Great (or Sejong Daewang), the 4th king of Joseon (Korea’s last dynasty) who created ‘hangul’, the Korean alphabet and is one of the most respected kings by Koreans. Sejong the Great created hangul, an alphabet Koreans from all classes could learn and use quickly and easily. Succeeding the legacy of Sejong the Great, the Sejong Korean Language Center helps people from all over the world learn the Korean language in a fun and easy manner through offering various educational courses. The Center’s accumulated expertise and competent teaching staff will be the guide for your journey to learn about the Korean language and culture.
0610 Summer Short Term Study Abroad at Sejong University.pdf
