Sogang International Summer College

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 21, 2010 ~ July 30, 2010

Description: 2010 Sogang International Summer College(SISC) offers twenty seven 3-credit courses and two 6-credit programs, "Immersion Korean Language Program" , and "Creative CIty of Art and Technology Program".

Students can select various regular courses, including Korean Studies, Korean Language, East Asian Studies, Economics & Businesses,
IT/Multimedia, Ethnic studies, Korean History & Culture, East Asian Culture, Cultural Identity and other special activities.

Each of the nine different modules consists of over 36 class hours and 36 cultural activities hours (equivalent to 12 class hours) during the six week term.

The Immersion Korean Language Program is for students who want to learn Korean intensively within 6weeks, and will provide students with developing communicative competence and combination of thinking and performing.
Korean Language Program is taught by Korean Language Education Center at Sogang University which is renowned for the best Korean language education institute in Korea.

Additionally, students will participate in Master Classes taught by Korean Human Cultural Assests as well as famous creative opinion leaders and artists from around the world. It will offer students a unique chance to live, breathe, and feel Korean Culture, Art and Technology.

Highlights: The Sogang International Summer College (SISC) put emphasize on the cultural programs.

Intercultural Festival : Intercultural Festival is the highlight of this program. At the end of SISC, students will present their study result in a creative form of group project using their personal and cultural background. It can be a creative presentation of media work, performance, exhibition, etc. It is a festival of intercultural perspectives on Korea from students' own point of view.

Special Progam "Creative City of Art and Technology"
The beauty of SISC program is that students can actually bring out their own art works derived from creative performance and thinking. In 2010 SISC, special program Creative City of Art and Technology will focus on CREATIVITY based on artistic sense and technological skill. With high-tech facilities and tools, students will create their own art pieces mediated by high technology, and will learn more about creative storytelling, team works. Moreover, there will be internship opportunities for students in cutting-edge companies like SAMSUNG, LG, SK, etc . It will give students chance to have in-depth understand in Korean economy and corporate culture.   

Field Trip : There will be a selective field trip for those who wish to explore dynamic Korea including cutting-edge companies like SAMSUNG, LG, etc., Korean traditional heritage and hands-on cultural experiences. Field trip sites include Seoul, Andong Haheo Folk Village, Jeonju Hanok Village, and Gyeongju, the city designated by UNESCO as World's Cultural Heritage, and so on.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD2,400

And moreover Optional fees are USD660 for dormitory (room & board, double occupancy) and USD500 for a 5-day Cultural Field Trip.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10 people

Scholarships are Available.  (1) Matching Fund Policy Students who have received partial funding from their home schools to study at Sogang will be eligible for matching funds from Sogang in defraying tuition costs. (2) Scholastic Awards Students with GPAs of above 3.5 out of 4.0 or 3.8 out of 4.5 will be eligible for scholastic awards. (3) Regional Scholarship Students from designated regions will be eligible for awards totaling up to 100% of tuition. (4) Friends of Sogang Scholarship Students from Jesuit universities or other sister universities will be eligible for partial tuition scholarships. (5) Returning Students Scholarship Students who have previously attended Sogang's International Summer College will be eligible for scholarships of up to 25% of tuition. (6) Sogang Family Scholarship Students with family members who are alumni of Sogang University will be eligible for scholarships of up to 25% of tuition or a free English essay course. (7) International Buddy Scholarship Current Sogang students may be eligible for scholarships of up to 25% of tuition or a free English essay course.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Sogang International Summer College's Mission Statement: A six-week International Summer College offered by Sogang University provides international students with a unique opportunity to enhance a better understanding of various aspects of Korean culture. All participants will have a chance to learn about traditional and current Korea, including comprehensions of the historical and religious background, political tensions with North Korea, economic and financial issues, IT/Multimedia Industry, multi-culture, East Asian cultures, etc. Field experiences, including one 5-day field trip, master classes/workshops, an intercultural festival and many Korean cultural activities, are the highlights of this program

Year Founded: 2004