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The application for 2012-2013 programs is closed. Applications will be available for 2013-2014 programs beginning in late summer, 2012.
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Korean Summer Program
Hosting Location: South Korea
Program Dates: Six to eight weeks, late-June to mid-August
Class Hours: 120 hours
Accommodation: Host families
Academic program: The Korean summer program will provide participants the opportunity to develop their Korean language skills while improving their understanding of traditional and modern Korean culture. Instruction will be provided on all four language skills, but will focus on increasing students’ speaking and listening comprehension abilities. Activities and homework assignments will be theme-based and will include structured opportunities to practice language skills outside the classroom. Korean will be the primary language of instruction and students will be expected to speak only Korean in class and during program-related language events. Students will maintain a portfolio of their language work and progress.
Good to know: In Korea, rice is eaten every day and is usually served with every meal. There is a saying that the meal is not finished until you eat rice.
Program implemented by: iEARN
Korean Academic Year Program
Hosting Location: South Korea
Program Dates: Late June 2012 to June 2013
Class Hours: 120 hours / 4 hours per day during summer and 10 hours per week during the academic year
Accommodation: Host families
Academic program: Korean academic year participants will attend a six-week summer institute in Seoul as preparation for their long-term program, which will take place at a high school from mid-August to June. Participants continue with their Korean language classes while also taking other academic coursework in Korean. During the winter break, participants will take part in volunteer and career development activities in addition to their Korean language studies.
Good to know: When eating Korean style you will not have a plate for your food. You will generally have your own rice and soup bowls, but everything else is served and eaten from community serving dishes.
Program implemented by: iEARN
To see more pictures from the Korean summer and academic year programs, visit the Media Gallery.
