Sogang Korean Studies Summer Program
A 5-week program that combines Korean Studies Seminars taught in English (by Korean and international faculty) and intensive Korean language instruction. International students will take classes together with Korean students, so that the students can also learn from each other. Each Friday, both international and Korean students will go on a field trip to fascinating places such as the National Museum of Korea, Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, KOFIC Namyangju Studios and the DMZ. Each Korean Studies Seminar is an interdisciplinary 3-credit unit taught by two professors. As part of each unit, students will write an essay about one of the field trips. The best of these essays will be presented at the farewell dinner on the last day of the program.
Aside from the Friday field trips, international students will be able to experience more of Korea (including Korean youth culture) by spending time with Sogang University students through our buddy program.
All international students will be housed in the on-campus Gonzaga Dormitory.
Courses
All international students can earn 9 credits (two Korean Studies Seminars + Korean Language), and are expected to take at least 6 credits (two Korean Studies Seminars or one Korean Studies Seminar + Korean Language).
Seminars will be taught by foreign and Sogang professors who are experts in the field of Korean Studies and relevant disciplines. Each seminar will be team taught by a Sogang professor and a professor from a foreign partner institution. The total contact hours (per seminar): 45 hours (40 hours of lecture + a 5-hour field trip). Students may choose to take one or two seminars in Korean Studies and also choose to take the Korean Language course for a maximum of 9 credits. It is possible to enroll in the following combinations:
2 Korean Studies Seminars and Korean Language: 9 credits
1 Korean Studies Seminar and Korean Language: 6 credits
2 Korean Studies Seminars (without taking Korean Language): 6 credits
(Korean Studies Seminar) Each Korean Studies Seminar will be taught by two professors. Each professor will offer two-hour lectures twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Both professors will accompany the students on at least one of the field trips.
Korean Studies Seminar 1: Literature and Music Sonjae An (Sogang University) ? Modern Korean Literature in Its Context Chan Park (Ohio State University) ? Korean Oral Narrative and Musical Tradition Today
Korean Studies Seminar 2: History and Cinema Hijoo Son (Sogang University) ? Survey of Modern Korean History Daniel Martin (Queen’s University Belfast) ? South Korean Cinema: Themes, Genres, Movements
Korean Studies Seminar 3: Economy and Hallyu E. Young Song (Sogang University) ? Introduction to the Korean Economy Jang Kim (University of Hawaii) ? Hallyu: The Globalization of the Korean Media
Korean Studies Seminar 4: Politics and Korean War Narratives Gerald Lee (Sogang University) ? Politics of the Korean Peninsula Maurizio Riotto (University of Napoli) ? Political Aspects of Korean Literature
Contact hours (per unit): 45 hours (40 hours of lecture + a 5-hour field trip)
(Field Trips)
Week 1: National Museum of Korea and Changdeok Palace
A window to the history of Korea, the National Museum of Korea displays more than 16,000 relics. It is the largest museum in Korea, proudly exhibiting not only Korean cultural properties but also works of art from across Asia. The UNESCO World Heritage, Changdeok Palace is a palace of the early Joseon Dynasty built as the main residence for members of the royal family.
Week 2: Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village
Located in Suwon, Gyonggi-do Province, Hwaseong Fortress was built by the 22nd Joseon king, Jeongjo, to honor his deceased father, Sado Seja, who died before he could take the throne. Korean Folk Village is a living museum that recreates the lifestyle of several centuries ago. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths and other artisans who practice their trades in traditional fashion.
Week 3: KOFIC Namyangju Studios and Nami Island
KOFIC Namyangju Studios
The Seoul Filmmaking Complex is located at Yangsu-ri, Gyeonggi-do and includes outdoor sets as well as studios. At the Film Culture Museum, it is possible to see and experience all stages of film production from beginning to end. In addition, there are many props and accessories as well as wardrobe departments. The outdoor sets from the Korean hit “JSA” in 2000 to director Im Kweon-taek’s film “Chilhwaseon (Strokes of Fire)” are located here. Nami Island is where the mega hit Korean TV drama Winter Sonata is filmed. You can feel the excitement of the drama from the beautiful tree-lined paths featured in the most memorable scene of the drama.
Week 4: DMZ
Panmunjeom, located in the Demilitarized Zone, is where the Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953, and where South-North talks still take place. UN forces are stationed here to aid in diplomatic relations. The 3rd Tunnel, about 73 m underground and 2 m wide and high, was constructed by North Koreans to infiltrate the South. It crosses 435 m under the North-South Demarcation Line and its total length is 1,635 m. At Dora Observatory, you can watch North Koreans go about their daily lives through a telescope. [Excerpts taken from Korea Travelguide, Korea Tourism Organization]
(Korean Language)
Korean language instruction is provided by Sogang University’s Korean Language Education Center, through which international students can earn 3 credits. Information about our Korean Language Education Center can be found on their website: http://klec.sogang.ac.kr Contact hours: 60 hours
Costs
*An exchange rate fee of 1.3% of the total amount is included in the program fee. The field trips and the farewell lunch are included without additional fees.
Payment Method
Only by Telegraphic Transfer (USD)
Account Number: 1081-000-309007
Beneficiary Name: Sogang University
Bank Name: Woori Bank, Sogang Univ. Branch
Swift Code: HVBKKRSE
Bank Address: 1 Sinsu-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-742, South Korea
The program fee should be wired in the name of the student participating in the summer program. Only wire transfers will be accepted; personal check, money orders, or credit cards cannot be accepted.
Refund Policy
The tuition and dormitory fee will be partly refundable according to the refund policy. All requests for refund must be made in writing. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks for students to receive the refund. In the case of all refunds, any postage and bank transaction charges involved will be deducted from the amount of the refund.
Application Fee
The application fee is not refundable.
Tuition Fee
* If a student withdraws by June 12 which is a week before the start of the program, 80% of the tuition will be refunded. 50% of the tuition fee will be refundable within the first week of the start of the program (from the orientation). From the 2nd week, there will be no refunds available. A written notice of withdrawal must be made to the office before the deadline in order to receive the refund.
* If a student does not appear in class during the first week, the student’s admission will be cancelled and no refunds will be given.
Dormitory Fee
* If a student withdraws by May 31, the dormitory fee will be refunded in full amount. The dormitory fee will not be refundable after May 31.
In the case of all refunds, any postage and bank transaction charges involved will be deducted from the amount of the refund.
Schedule
*The dormitory will be only open to receive students during the designated time.
Admission Procedure
- The deadline for the online application is May 1st: http://summer.sogang.ac.kr Application will not be considered complete until payment of the program fees (including dormitory fees for those who wish to stay in the dormitory).
- The program fee which includes application fee, tuition, and dormitory must be paid in full by May 15.
- The program fee should be wired in the name of the student participating in the summer program. Only wire transfers will be accepted; personal check, money orders, or credit cards cannot be accepted.
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance within 2 weeks of submitting their application.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||||
| 13:00~ 16:50 | Korean Studies Seminar 1 | Korean Studies Seminar 2 | Korean Studies Seminar 3 | Korean Studies Seminar 4 | Korean Studies Seminar 1 | Korean Studies Seminar 2 | Korean Studies Seminar 3 | Korean Studies Seminar 4 | Field Trip |
| 9:00 ~ 12:00 | Korean Language | ||||||||
Seminars will be taught by foreign and Sogang professors who are experts in the field of Korean Studies and relevant disciplines. Each seminar will be team taught by a Sogang professor and a professor from a foreign partner institution. The total contact hours (per seminar): 45 hours (40 hours of lecture + a 5-hour field trip). Students may choose to take one or two seminars in Korean Studies and also choose to take the Korean Language course for a maximum of 9 credits. It is possible to enroll in the following combinations:
2 Korean Studies Seminars and Korean Language: 9 credits
1 Korean Studies Seminar and Korean Language: 6 credits
2 Korean Studies Seminars (without taking Korean Language): 6 credits
(Korean Studies Seminar) Each Korean Studies Seminar will be taught by two professors. Each professor will offer two-hour lectures twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Both professors will accompany the students on at least one of the field trips.
Korean Studies Seminar 1: Literature and Music Sonjae An (Sogang University) ? Modern Korean Literature in Its Context Chan Park (Ohio State University) ? Korean Oral Narrative and Musical Tradition Today
Korean Studies Seminar 2: History and Cinema Hijoo Son (Sogang University) ? Survey of Modern Korean History Daniel Martin (Queen’s University Belfast) ? South Korean Cinema: Themes, Genres, Movements
Korean Studies Seminar 3: Economy and Hallyu E. Young Song (Sogang University) ? Introduction to the Korean Economy Jang Kim (University of Hawaii) ? Hallyu: The Globalization of the Korean Media
Korean Studies Seminar 4: Politics and Korean War Narratives Gerald Lee (Sogang University) ? Politics of the Korean Peninsula Maurizio Riotto (University of Napoli) ? Political Aspects of Korean Literature
Contact hours (per unit): 45 hours (40 hours of lecture + a 5-hour field trip)
(Field Trips)
Week 1: National Museum of Korea and Changdeok Palace
A window to the history of Korea, the National Museum of Korea displays more than 16,000 relics. It is the largest museum in Korea, proudly exhibiting not only Korean cultural properties but also works of art from across Asia. The UNESCO World Heritage, Changdeok Palace is a palace of the early Joseon Dynasty built as the main residence for members of the royal family.
Week 2: Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village
Located in Suwon, Gyonggi-do Province, Hwaseong Fortress was built by the 22nd Joseon king, Jeongjo, to honor his deceased father, Sado Seja, who died before he could take the throne. Korean Folk Village is a living museum that recreates the lifestyle of several centuries ago. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths and other artisans who practice their trades in traditional fashion.
Week 3: KOFIC Namyangju Studios and Nami Island
KOFIC Namyangju Studios
The Seoul Filmmaking Complex is located at Yangsu-ri, Gyeonggi-do and includes outdoor sets as well as studios. At the Film Culture Museum, it is possible to see and experience all stages of film production from beginning to end. In addition, there are many props and accessories as well as wardrobe departments. The outdoor sets from the Korean hit “JSA” in 2000 to director Im Kweon-taek’s film “Chilhwaseon (Strokes of Fire)” are located here. Nami Island is where the mega hit Korean TV drama Winter Sonata is filmed. You can feel the excitement of the drama from the beautiful tree-lined paths featured in the most memorable scene of the drama.
Week 4: DMZ
Panmunjeom, located in the Demilitarized Zone, is where the Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953, and where South-North talks still take place. UN forces are stationed here to aid in diplomatic relations. The 3rd Tunnel, about 73 m underground and 2 m wide and high, was constructed by North Koreans to infiltrate the South. It crosses 435 m under the North-South Demarcation Line and its total length is 1,635 m. At Dora Observatory, you can watch North Koreans go about their daily lives through a telescope. [Excerpts taken from Korea Travelguide, Korea Tourism Organization]
(Korean Language)
Korean language instruction is provided by Sogang University’s Korean Language Education Center, through which international students can earn 3 credits. Information about our Korean Language Education Center can be found on their website: http://klec.sogang.ac.kr Contact hours: 60 hours
Costs
| Application fee (Registration fee) |
USD 50 |
| Tuition for credit courses (up to 9 credit hours) |
USD 200 per credit Students taking 6 credits: USD 1,200 Students taking 9 credits: USD 1,800 |
| Dormitory (Room & Board, Double Occupancy) |
USD 520 |
*An exchange rate fee of 1.3% of the total amount is included in the program fee. The field trips and the farewell lunch are included without additional fees.
Payment Method
Only by Telegraphic Transfer (USD)
Account Number: 1081-000-309007
Beneficiary Name: Sogang University
Bank Name: Woori Bank, Sogang Univ. Branch
Swift Code: HVBKKRSE
Bank Address: 1 Sinsu-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-742, South Korea
The program fee should be wired in the name of the student participating in the summer program. Only wire transfers will be accepted; personal check, money orders, or credit cards cannot be accepted.
Refund Policy
The tuition and dormitory fee will be partly refundable according to the refund policy. All requests for refund must be made in writing. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks for students to receive the refund. In the case of all refunds, any postage and bank transaction charges involved will be deducted from the amount of the refund.
Application Fee
The application fee is not refundable.
Tuition Fee
* If a student withdraws by June 12 which is a week before the start of the program, 80% of the tuition will be refunded. 50% of the tuition fee will be refundable within the first week of the start of the program (from the orientation). From the 2nd week, there will be no refunds available. A written notice of withdrawal must be made to the office before the deadline in order to receive the refund.
* If a student does not appear in class during the first week, the student’s admission will be cancelled and no refunds will be given.
Dormitory Fee
* If a student withdraws by May 31, the dormitory fee will be refunded in full amount. The dormitory fee will not be refundable after May 31.
In the case of all refunds, any postage and bank transaction charges involved will be deducted from the amount of the refund.
Schedule
| May 1 | Deadline for Application |
| May 1 ~ May 15 | Tuition Payment |
| June 19 | Dormitory Opens (Check-In: 09:00 - 17:00) |
| June 20 | Start of Classes |
| July 22 | Farewell Lunch |
| July 23 | Dormitory Closes (Check-Out: 09:00 0 17:00) |
Admission Procedure
- The deadline for the online application is May 1st: http://summer.sogang.ac.kr Application will not be considered complete until payment of the program fees (including dormitory fees for those who wish to stay in the dormitory).
- The program fee which includes application fee, tuition, and dormitory must be paid in full by May 15.
- The program fee should be wired in the name of the student participating in the summer program. Only wire transfers will be accepted; personal check, money orders, or credit cards cannot be accepted.
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance within 2 weeks of submitting their application.