Korean Language Education Center(KLEC)2013 Korean Immersion ProgramAR613-B, Arrupe Hall, Sogang University35 Baekbeom-ro(Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul, 121-742, South KoreaTel: 82-2-705-7887 / 82-2-705-8088 Fax: 82-2-705-7827http://koreanimmersion.org Email:koreanimmersion@sogang.ac.kr

ScholarshipGo to http://koreanimmersion.orgClick “Application“ ⇒ “Scholarship“

Where is Sogang University?Sogang University is located in the heart of Sinchon, Seoul. Shinchon isknown as ”University Town” because several prestigious universities arelocated in this area. Students arriving at Incheon International Airport cantake the KORAIL Airport Railroad to Gongdeok Station, then transfer toline 6 to Daeheung Station.

What can you do in Seoul?Go to:

http://english.visitseoul.net/visit2007en/http://english.seoul.go.kr ⇒ click “come & visit”

How to get to Sogang University

For detailed information, please visit www.airport.kr/eng/⇒ click “arrivals & departures”

1⃞ Go to http://koreanimmersion.org2⃞ Click “Application”3⃞ Fill out the application form4⃞ Send application fee ($70 / 80,000) and a copy of passport

and diploma by May 16, 20135⃞ Pay tuition by one of the following methods by May 30, 2013

1) By Electronic Fund Transfer■ Account Number: 1005-401-792502■ Beneficiary Name: Sogang University■ Bank Name: Woori Bank, Sogang Univ. Branch■ Swift Code: HVBKKRSEXXX■ Bank Address : Sogang University, #1-1 Shinsu-dong, Mapo-gu,

Seoul 121-806, Korea

2) By Credit CardPlease visit our office to pay the fees by credit card.Or you can fax your information: Student’s Name, Card Name(e.g. Visa, Mastercard, etc.), Card Number and Expiration Date.

Application Procedure

Fees and DeadlinesMandatory Deadline

Application fee $70 / 80,000 May 16Tuition $1600 / 1,700,000 May 30

Optional Dormitory $ 670 / 700,000 May 30(double room & board/ two meals (breakfast and dinner) a day included)Two-day field trip $ 350 / 360,000 May 30

2013 SOGANGKOREAN IMMERSIONPROGRAM

July 8, 2013-`August 7, 2013

http://koreanimmersion.org

Korean Language Education Center at Sogang University

For the Korean language student who wants tolearn how to communicate in Korean quickly and effectively, there’s no other choice but the Sogang KLEC . David Carruth

Reporter, translator, and teacher

WEBSITE VIDEO CLIP

Program Summary

1. On-Campus Dormitory It is highly recommended that program participants stay in thenewly-built Gonzaga Dormitory. As rooms go quickly, studentsexercising this option should pay their fees as soon as possible, andno later than May 30, 2013. For detailed information, please go to http://gonzaga.sogang.ac.kr,

click “introduction” ⇒ click “facilities”

2. Boarding House (하숙집)If you would like to live off-campus, there are several boardinghouses in the Shinchon area. If you are interested in this option,please visit the following website:http://klec.sogang.ac.kr/lms_bbs//data/gallery/20101207102234.jpg

3. Home StayIf you want to experience life with a Korean family, another optionis a home stay. We do not offer a home stay-matching service, butyou can find information at the following websites.Korea Stay: http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/biz/marketing/koreastay.ktoKorea Homestay: http://korea-homestay.com/Homestay Korea: http://www.homestaykorea.com/

Special Activities■ K-Pop Music/Dance■ Music video filming■ Watching a TV show filming■ Mask dance (탈춤, Tal-chum)■ Traditional music (사물놀이, Samulnori)※Programs can be changed.

Language CoursesIn the mornings, students take language courses designed to helpimprove their fluency in conversational Korean. Using anintegrated teaching method, students practice speaking,listening, reading, and writing skills and learn useful vocabularyand grammar patterns. Through group projects and classroomactivities, students acquire practical speaking experience whilelearning about Korean culture.

Cultural ActivitiesStudents spend the afternoons taking interactive culture classes. Inaddition, students take outings into the city with their instructors orteaching assistants to complete assignments that help thempractice their Korean language skills in a real world setting.Destinations include historical sites and other local points ofinterest. Students will also participate in culture-related groupprojects with Korean college students.

Field TripsStudents will have the opportunity to take several half-day fieldtrips to visit attractions in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, includingSamchung-dong, Insa-dong, sporting events, and concerts. Inaddition, students have the option of taking a 2-day trip tohistoric sites outside of Seoul.

Requirements and Credits

Upon successful completion of course requirements students willreceive 6 credits. Credits may be transferred to the students’ homeinstitution by requesting an official transcript to be sent to theiruniversity’s registrar’s office. In order to receive credit, students arerequired to attend at least 80% of their classes.

Language Exchange Partnership

While attending the program, students have the option ofparticipating in a language exchange with a native Korean speaker.A language exchange is a great opportunity to practice Korean andlearn about Korean culture while sharing your own native languageand culture with a new Korean friend. To participate in the languageexchange program, students should contact us at least one monthprior to their arrival on campus.

Contact: Sumi Kang Email: sumikang@gmail.com

■ Korean cooking class■ Taekwondo■ Korean crafts■ Palace tours■ Temple stay

Housing Options-`6 credit program-`5 weeks (July 8, 2013 - August 7, 2013)-`6 hours per day, Mon-Fri (Total 138 hrs)-`4 hour language classes and 2 hour culture classes each day-`Beginner through Advanced language courses offered-`Average class size of 12 (Max. 16)-`Outside-of-class activities on campus and in Seoul

(Some activities may require an additional fee)-`Optional two-day field trip -`Opportunity to participate in a Language Exchange Partnership

The Korean Immersion Program is a five week long programdesigned to help students improve their Korean languageskills and learn more about Korean culture.

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