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Korean Summer Language Intensive Program

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2013!!!

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The 2013 Korean Summer Language Institute offered at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) develops students’ language skills, with emphasis on communication in a carefully-planned immersion environment.

Instruction & Activities

The Korean language is taught in context by exposing students to real-life situations and building their confidence in expressing themselves in Korean. In addition, you will gain understanding and appreciation for the historic, cultural, social and geographic aspects of the Korean world. Classroom and lab work are supplemented with daily extra-curricular activities, mainly conducted in Korean. This includes sports, games, calligraphy, music, poetry, movies, discussions, cooking, and guest speakers. There will also be several field trips to connect and meet with members of the local Korean community.

Programs

The seven-week program is rigorous and highly competitive. Motivated undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to learning the language are encouraged to apply. A CSUSB-administered placement test will ensure you are enrolled at the appropriate level.

Beginning KOREAN:
Students with no previous language study. Motivated high school sophomores and juniors, with at least a 3.0 GPA, accepted.

Intermediate KOREAN:
 Prior completion of one year (two college semesters or three quarters) of first-year Korean language required. Heritage speakers are highly encouraged to apply.

Students in all programs will be required to sign a Language Pledge to use Korean to the best of their ability at all times.

Academics

You will earn 12 to 18 quarter units in Korean language and Korean studies. Classroom instruction, lab work, activities such as dance, calligraphy and music, as well as weekly field trips are all important elements of the program. Please note that instruction and required activities take place from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Program Costs*

$2,346 - Tuition (Undergrad, CA-Res.)

$1,500 - Program Fee

$800 - $1,250 - Housing (optional)

$150 - Books

$60 - Parking (optional)

$4,056 - $5,306 TOTAL

*Estimated for Summer 2013; actual costs may differ.

Korean Summer Language Intensive Program
California State University, San Bernardino
Application Procedures

Thank you for your interest in applying to our program. The Second Application Phase deadline is March 1, 2013. The Priority Application Deadline of February 15, 2013 has already passed; however, the program will keep accepting applications until all spaces are filled or additional sessions are opened. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early. Openings will be available for the following classes: first-year (beginning) Korean and second-year (intermediate).

The application procedure is a three-step process:
1) Complete and submit a 2013 Application.
2) Send two Letters of Recommendation and a Personal Statement. High School students must also provide an Official Transcript.

Letters of Recommendation -
The letters should be from professionals who can evaluate your ability to benefit from participation in the Korean Language program and/or who are familiar with your area of studies /future goals. A letter from your Korean instructor would be particularly helpful. Do not include letters from parents or relatives.
Statement of Personal Goals -
You will need to answer the following questions (2 page maximum emailed to slip@csusb.edu):
a. What do you expect to achieve by participating in the Summer Language
Intensive Program?
b. How will the program help you apply the knowledge learned once you
graduate?
c. What makes you an asset to the program?
d. Please include any additional information about yourself that you deem
relevant in our selection process.

3) The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012.

If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the Korean Summer Intensive Language Program at California State University, San Bernardino. A program deposit ($250 -$500) will be required by all participants (including those with scholarships) by May 1, 2011.

Email: slip@csusb.edu
Phone: 909-537-7135
Fax: 909-537-7091

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