Overview
Location: Daejeon, South Korea
Program Length: Summer
Eligibility:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- At least sophomore standing
- Degree-seeking student
Program Description
The Korean Studies Summer Program (KSSP) offers international students from around the world an exciting opportunity to learn about Korea and its culture during the summer. The goal of the program is to guide each participant into a total experience of the rich and dynamic Korean culture in historical and contemporary social contexts. An additional goal is to promote awareness of Korea's unique place among East Asian cultures.
The program is designed to accommodate students from English speaking countries or with proper English proficiency since all the lectures and programs are conducted in English. A wide array of Korean studies lectures, study tours, and field trips will also allow students to explore and learn directly about Korea on a first-hand basis.
Click here for the printable brochure KSSP at Hannam 5-19.pdf
Coursework
KSSP will be hosted at Hannam University, a small English-speaking campus located in the center of Daejeon, S. Korea. During the first three weeks of the program participants will complete a course focused on Korean language and culture. The course is subject to change but generally includes the following topics and activities: Korean Martial Arts, Architecture, Society, History, Dance, Intercultural Communication, Cinema, Culture and field excursions. There will be one course plus the Teaching practicum:
Korean Language and Culture (3) Taught by Hannam Instructor
Teaching Practicum (3) Taught by Hannam Instructor
The fourth week of the program students will complete a Teaching Practicum where they will teach English to elementary school students.
There will be an additional course taught by the UNCA Faculty Director leading the program.
Housing & Meals
Students will stay in suites on campus where they will live with other international students and Korean students. Excursions and activities with Korean "buddies" are incorporated throughout the program.
Finances
The cost is $1,190, which Includes tuition. Other costs incurred are: Round-trip airfare to S. Korea, meals, personal expenses, fees paid directly to Hannam ($200 dorm fee, $100 application fee), study abroad medical insurance paid to UNCA.
Scholarships
The UNC Asheville Study Abroad Office awards need-based scholarships on a competitive basis to participants on UNCA exchange programs. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,500 and are scaled in proportion to program budget and demonstrated financial need.
The Study Abroad Office advises students to research and pursue a wide range of available funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program,
browse the Cost and Financial Aid page of Study Abroad website.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Contact Information
Bonnie Parker
Director
028 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.251.6666
bparker@unca.edu
Cara Gilpin
Assistant Director
028 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.258.7725
cgilpin@unca.edu
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