| Program Title: |
Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with the University of Korea |
| Location: |
Location: Seoul, Korea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul |
| Host website: |
http://www.korea.edu/ |
| Eligibility: |
Previous study of Korean language is not required but is highly recommended. Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
At least one Asian area studies course is required before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the forms required by the university |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: September to late December
Spring Semester: March to late June |
| Required Courses: |
Participants are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on Korean history, politics, literature or culture |
| Intensive Language: |
A Korean language class is required of Pitzer students with instruction at six different levels, plus intensive writing and reading classes |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor. |
| Course Options: |
About 30 percent of KU's courses in Liberal Arts, Life and Environmental Sciences, Political Science and Economics, Science, Engineering, Education, Life Sciences, Division of Art and Design, Information and Communications, Journalism and Mass Communication are taught in English. All courses offered by the Division of International Studies and Graduate School of International Studies are taught in English. |
| Credit Possible: |
Students must take the equivalent of a full course load at the university to equal four courses at Pitzer. Credit amounts vary for each class so students may be enrolled in anywhere from 4-6 classes. |
| Housing Options: |
Students live at KU International, a state-of-the-art international house. A meal stipend is provided by ISEP. |
| Advising notes: |
Advising notes: ISEP exchanges have an early deadline. Students applying for Fall 2007 participation must submit the full application prior to leaving for winter break. Spring applicants will submit the application at the regular Pitzer deadline in February. Consult a Study Abroad Advisor for details. The chance of placement is limited. |
| Online News: |
http://english.donga.com/
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